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
Christmas Tree Cluster
The Christmas Tree Cluster is a young open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. It is part of the star-forming region NGC 2264, which also… Read More »Christmas Tree Cluster
Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118)
The Witch Head Nebula is a very faint reflection nebula located approximately 900 light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. The nebula is illuminated by the… Read More »Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118)
Owl Cluster (NGC 457)
The Owl Cluster is a bright open star cluster located approximately 7,922 light-years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. With an apparent magnitude of 6.4,… Read More »Owl Cluster (NGC 457)
Skull Nebula (NGC 246)
The Skull Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 1,600 light-years away in the constellation Cetus. With an apparent magnitude of 8, it can… Read More »Skull Nebula (NGC 246)
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
47 Tucanae
47 Tucanae is a bright globular cluster located 14,500 light-years away in the southern constellation Tucana. With an apparent magnitude of 4.09, the cluster is… Read More »47 Tucanae