Jewel Box Cluster
The Jewel Box Cluster, also known as the Kappa Crucis Cluster, is an open star cluster located in the southern constellation Crux. The cluster has… Read More »Jewel Box Cluster
Open Cluster
Praesepe (M44): The Beehive Cluster
Praesepe, also known as Messier 44 (M44) or the Beehive Cluster, is a large, bright open star cluster located in the constellation Cancer. It is the… Read More »Praesepe (M44): The Beehive Cluster
Highlights of the February Sky
Here are some of the planets, constellations and deep sky objects you can see in the night sky in February: 8 PM southeastern sky –… Read More »Highlights of the February Sky
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
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)
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