Atoms for Peace Galaxy (NGC 7252)
The Atoms for Peace Galaxy is a peculiar galaxy located approximately 220 million light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. With an apparent magnitude of 12.7… Read More »Atoms for Peace Galaxy (NGC 7252)
Aquarius
Saturn Nebula
The Saturn Nebula (NGC 7009) is a small but bright planetary nebula located between 2,000 and 4,000 light years away in the constellation Aquarius. With… Read More »Saturn Nebula
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a bright, large planetary nebula located 650 light years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius. It is one of… Read More »Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
Water Jar
The Water Jar is an asterism formed by four relatively bright stars in the constellation Aquarius: Gamma, Pi, Eta, and Zeta Aquarii. Also known as… Read More »Water Jar
Eta Aquariids
The Eta Aquariids are an annual meteor shower that appears to radiate from the southern constellation Aquarius. The meteor shower peaks on or around May 6… Read More »Eta Aquariids
Highlights of the Night Sky in September
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in September: 8 PM southwestern sky – Mars and Saturn near the horizon just after… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in September
Highlights of the July Sky
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in July: 10:30 PM, western sky – Saturn and Mars coming near the western horizon… Read More »Highlights of the July Sky