Cigar Galaxy – Messier 82
The Cigar Galaxy, also known as Messier 82 (M82), is a famous nearby starburst galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. M82 appears edge-on when… Read More »Cigar Galaxy – Messier 82
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Triangulum Galaxy – Messier 33
The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33 (M33), is a spiral galaxy in Triangulum constellation. The galaxy’s designation in the New General Catalogue is NGC… Read More »Triangulum Galaxy – Messier 33
Whirlpool Galaxy – Messier 51
The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as Messier 51 (M51) and NGC 5194, is a grand-design spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. The galaxy appears face-on when seen… Read More »Whirlpool Galaxy – Messier 51
Eagle Nebula – Messier 16
The Eagle Nebula, also known as the Star Queen Nebula, Messier 16 (M16), and NGC 6611, is a star forming region located in Serpens. It… Read More »Eagle Nebula – Messier 16
Sombrero Galaxy – Messier 104
The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104 (M104), is a famous unbarred spiral galaxy located in the southern skies. The galaxy lies at a distance… Read More »Sombrero Galaxy – Messier 104
Orion Nebula – Messier 42
The Orion Nebula is a famous diffuse emission/reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is also known as Messier 42 (M42) or the Great Orion… Read More »Orion Nebula – Messier 42
Pleiades: The Seven Sisters (Messier 45)
The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters or Messier 45, is a famous open star cluster located in Taurus constellation. The brightest stars in… Read More »Pleiades: The Seven Sisters (Messier 45)