Proxima Centauri
Proxima Centauri, also known as Alpha Centauri C, is the closest star to Earth. It is located in the constellation Centaurus. The star lies at… Read More »Proxima Centauri
Messier 106 – NGC 4258
Messier 106 (M106) is a spiral galaxy located in the northern constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy lies at a distance of 22 to 25 million… Read More »Messier 106 – NGC 4258
Highlights of the July Sky
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in July: 10:30 PM, western sky – Saturn and Mars coming near the western horizon… Read More »Highlights of the July Sky
Sirius: The Dog Star
Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, α Canis Majoris (Alpha Canis Majoris), or Canicula, is the brightest star in the night sky. It lies… Read More »Sirius: The Dog Star
Praesepe (M44): The Beehive Cluster
Praesepe, also known as Messier 44 (M44) or the Beehive Cluster, is a large, bright open star cluster located in the constellation Cancer. It is the… Read More »Praesepe (M44): The Beehive Cluster
V838 Monocerotis
V838 Monocerotis is a red variable star also known as Nova Monocerotis 2002, located in the constellation Monoceros. The star lies at a distance of around… Read More »V838 Monocerotis
Cygnus X-1
Cygnus X-1 is a galactic X-ray source located in the northern constellation Cygnus. The X-ray source is believed to be a stellar mass black hole, one… Read More »Cygnus X-1