Ghost Head Nebula (NGC 2080)
The Ghost Head Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud in the constellation Dorado. The star-forming region… Read More »Ghost Head Nebula (NGC 2080)
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Red Rectangle Nebula
The Red Rectangle Nebula is a protoplanetary nebula located approximately 2,300 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros. It has a radius of 0.14 light-years. The… Read More »Red Rectangle Nebula
Orion’s Sword
Orion’s Sword is a prominent asterism located below the brighter Orion’s Belt in the constellation Orion. It is part of the recognizable constellation figure representing… Read More »Orion’s Sword
Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)
The Bow-Tie Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 5,280 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of 11.6, it can… Read More »Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)
Angel Nebula (NGC 2170)
The Angel Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 2,700 light-years away in the equatorial constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn). It is part of Monoceros R2,… Read More »Angel Nebula (NGC 2170)
Hind’s Variable Nebula (NGC 1555)
Hind’s Variable Nebula is a variable nebula located 400 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. The nebula is about 4 light-years across. It is illuminated… Read More »Hind’s Variable Nebula (NGC 1555)
Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)
The Flame Nebula is a bright emission nebula located 900 – 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Orion, the Hunter. The large star-forming region has… Read More »Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)