NGC 1333 (Embryo Nebula)
NGC 1333, also known as the Embryo Nebula, is a reflection nebula located 967 light-years away in the northern constellation Perseus. The nebula is an… Read More »NGC 1333 (Embryo Nebula)
Perseus
Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that occurs from July 23 to August 20. It is associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The… Read More »Perseid Meteor Shower
Alpha Persei Cluster
The Alpha Persei Cluster is a bright open cluster located approximately 570 light-years away in the northern constellation Perseus. With an apparent magnitude of 1.2,… Read More »Alpha Persei Cluster
California Nebula
The California Nebula is a large emission nebula stretching across almost 2.5 degrees of the night sky in the constellation Perseus. It has an apparent… Read More »California Nebula
Algol
Algol, Beta Persei, is a bright multiple star located in Perseus. It is the second brightest star in the constellation, after Mirfak, Alpha Persei. The… Read More »Algol
Double Cluster
The Double Cluster, or Caldwell 14, is the name for two open clusters – NGC 869 and NGC 884 – located close together in Perseus… Read More »Double Cluster
Highlights of the Night Sky in December
Here are some of the highlights of the December sky:Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in December