Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1,360 light-years away in the northern constellation Vulpecula (the Fox). With an apparent magnitude of 7.4,… Read More »Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
Blinking Planetary Nebula (NGC 6826)
The Blinking Planetary Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,000 light-years away in the northern constellation Cygnus. It is also known as the Blinking… Read More »Blinking Planetary Nebula (NGC 6826)
Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8)
The Lagoon Nebula is a vast emission nebula located approximately 4,100 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 4.6 and an… Read More »Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8)
Ring Nebula (M57)
The Ring Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 2,567 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. With an apparent magnitude of 8.8, it is… Read More »Ring Nebula (M57)
Necklace Nebula
The Necklace Nebula is a planetary nebula located 15,000 light-years away in the northern constellation Sagitta. It has an apparent diameter of 0.35 arcminutes and… Read More »Necklace Nebula
Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357)
The Lobster Nebula is a large emission nebula located approximately 5,900 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula hosts several massive young star clusters… Read More »Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357)
Condor Galaxy (NGC 6872)
The Condor Galaxy is a large barred spiral galaxy located 212 million light-years away in the southern constellation Pavo (the Peacock). It is listed as… Read More »Condor Galaxy (NGC 6872)