Gem Cluster (NGC 3293)
The Gem Cluster (NGC 3293) is a young open cluster located approximately 8,400 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina (the Keel). With an apparent… Read More »Gem Cluster (NGC 3293)
Helix Galaxy (NGC 2685)
The Helix Galaxy is a lenticular polar ring galaxy located approximately 48.2 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). It has… Read More »Helix Galaxy (NGC 2685)
Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)
The Dolphin Head Nebula is an H II region located 4,530 light years away in the constellation Canis Major (the Great Dog). It surrounds the… Read More »Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)
Hyades
The Hyades is a bright, large open cluster of stars located 153 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. It is the nearest open star cluster… Read More »Hyades
Bullseye Galaxy (LEDA 1313424)
The Bullseye Galaxy (LEDA 1313424) is a collisional ring galaxy (CRG) located approximately 534 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces. The galaxy is notable… Read More »Bullseye Galaxy (LEDA 1313424)
Hidden Galaxy (IC 342)
The Hidden Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy located approximately 10.7 million light-years away in the northern constellation Camelopardalis (the Giraffe). It is catalogued as… Read More »Hidden Galaxy (IC 342)
Rosette Nebula
The Rosette Nebula is a vast emission nebula located about 5,200 light years away. The star forming region lies near a large molecular cloud in… Read More »Rosette Nebula