Necklace Nebula
The Necklace Nebula is a planetary nebula located 15,000 light-years away in the northern constellation Sagitta. It has an apparent diameter of 0.35 arcminutes and… Read More »Necklace Nebula
Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357)
The Lobster Nebula is a large emission nebula located approximately 5,900 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula hosts several massive young star clusters… Read More »Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357)
Condor Galaxy (NGC 6872)
The Condor Galaxy is a large barred spiral galaxy located 212 million light-years away in the southern constellation Pavo (the Peacock). It is listed as… Read More »Condor Galaxy (NGC 6872)
Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302)
The Butterfly Nebula is a bipolar planetary nebula located approximately 3,400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. Named for its resemblance to a butterfly, the… Read More »Butterfly Nebula (NGC 6302)
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a large complex of bright and dark nebulae located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It is located approximately 460 light-years… Read More »Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543)
The Cat’s Eye Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 3,300 light-years away in the northern constellation Draco. Its intricate shape and colourful appearance have… Read More »Cat’s Eye Nebula (NGC 6543)
The Fish Hook
The Fish Hook is an asterism formed by about a dozen bright stars in the constellation Scorpius. The curved star pattern forms the heart, body,… Read More »The Fish Hook