Orion’s Belt
Orion’s Belt is a prominent asterism formed by three stars in the constellation Orion. The three bright blue stars – Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka –… Read More »Orion’s Belt
Medusa Nebula
The Medusa Nebula (Sh2-274) is a large planetary nebula located 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Gemini. With an apparent magnitude of 15.99, the nebula… Read More »Medusa Nebula
Iris Nebula
The Iris Nebula is a bright, large reflection nebula located approximately 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of 6.8, the… Read More »Iris Nebula
Ghost Nebula
The Ghost Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 1,470 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. The nebula’s dust and gas form eerie-looking figures that… Read More »Ghost Nebula
Seyfert’s Sextet
Seyfert’s Sextet is a compact group of galaxies located approximately 190 million light-years away in the constellation Serpens. The group was named after American astronomer… Read More »Seyfert’s Sextet
Northern Cross
The Northern Cross is a prominent asterism formed by the brightest stars in the constellation Cygnus. Deneb, Sadr, and Albireo form the pole, and Fawaris… Read More »Northern Cross
Hoag’s Object
Hoag’s Object is a ring galaxy located about 612.8 million light-years away in the constellation Serpens. Recognizable for its nearly perfect ring shape, the galaxy… Read More »Hoag’s Object