Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391)
The Omicron Velorum Cluster is an open star cluster located 574 light-years away in the southern constellation of Vela (the Sails). With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391)
Southern Pleiades
Southern Beehive Cluster (NGC 2516)
The Southern Beehive Cluster is a bright, dense open cluster located 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Carina (the Keel). With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Southern Beehive Cluster (NGC 2516)
Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
The Statue of Liberty Nebula is a large, bright emission nebula located approximately 9,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina. The H II region is… Read More »Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
Diamond Cross
The Diamond Cross is one of the three prominent cross asterisms in the far southern sky. Located in the constellation Carina, the asterism is formed… Read More »Diamond Cross
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