Angel Nebula (NGC 2170)
The Angel Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 2,700 light-years away in the equatorial constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn). It is part of Monoceros R2,… Read More »Angel Nebula (NGC 2170)
Hind’s Variable Nebula (NGC 1555)
Hind’s Variable Nebula is a variable nebula located 400 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. The nebula is about 4 light-years across. It is illuminated… Read More »Hind’s Variable Nebula (NGC 1555)
Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)
The Flame Nebula is a bright emission nebula located 900 – 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Orion, the Hunter. The large star-forming region has… Read More »Flame Nebula (NGC 2024)
Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635)
The Bubble Nebula is an emission nebula located 7,100 – 11,000 light-years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. With an apparent magnitude of 10, it… Read More »Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635)
Alpha Persei Cluster
The Alpha Persei Cluster is a bright open cluster located approximately 570 light-years away in the northern constellation Perseus. With an apparent magnitude of 1.2,… Read More »Alpha Persei Cluster
Christmas Tree Cluster
The Christmas Tree Cluster is a young open cluster located in the constellation Monoceros. It is part of the star-forming region NGC 2264, which also… Read More »Christmas Tree Cluster
Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118)
The Witch Head Nebula is a very faint reflection nebula located approximately 900 light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. The nebula is illuminated by the… Read More »Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118)