Pacman Nebula
The Pacman Nebula (NGC 281) is a large emission nebula appearing near the orange giant Schedar in the constellation Cassiopeia. The nebula lies approximately 9,200… Read More »Pacman Nebula
Mice Galaxies
The Mice Galaxies (NGC 4676) are a pair of colliding galaxies located in the constellation Coma Berenices. The two galaxies – designated IC 819 and… Read More »Mice Galaxies
Jewel Bug Nebula
The Jewel Bug Nebula (NGC 7027) is a young planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It lies approximately 2,870 light years away. With an… Read More »Jewel Bug Nebula
The Kite
The Kite is a large northern asterism that dominates the constellation Boötes. Also known as the Ice Cream Cone, it is formed by the constellation’s… Read More »The Kite
Dragonfish Nebula
The Dragonfish Nebula is a vast emission nebula located in the constellation Crux. Invisible in visible light, the nebula got its name because its appearance… Read More »Dragonfish Nebula
The Night Sky: February 2021
Here are some of the highlights of the February sky:
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Spirograph Nebula
The Spirograph Nebula (IC 418) is a planetary nebula located approximately 3,600 light years away in the constellation Lepus. It lies near the ears of… Read More »Spirograph Nebula