Glowing Eye Nebula (NGC 6751)
The Glowing Eye Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). The nebula has an apparent size… Read More »Glowing Eye Nebula (NGC 6751)
Aquila
Summer Triangle
The Summer Triangle is an asterism formed by Vega, Altair and Deneb, the brightest stars of the northern constellations Lyra, Aquila and Cygnus. With three… Read More »Summer Triangle
Highlights of the Night Sky in August
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in August: 9 PM southern sky – Mars and Saturn moving toward the western horizon… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in August
Altair
Altair, or Alpha Aquilae, is the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle. It lies only 16.7 light years from Earth. It has a… Read More »Altair
NGC 6741: Phantom Streak Nebula in Aquila
The Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC 6741) is a planetary nebula located in Aquila constellation (the Eagle). It lies approximately 7,000 light years from Earth. The… Read More »NGC 6741: Phantom Streak Nebula in Aquila