Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, the early spring is the best time of the year to see… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, the early spring is the best time of the year to see… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The Gum Nebula is a large emission nebula located approximately 1,470 light-years away. It occupies 36 degrees of the apparent sky in the direction of… Read More »Gum Nebula
The Westbrook Nebula is a bipolar protoplanetary nebula located between 2,900 and 5,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga (the Charioteer). It is classified… Read More »Westbrook Nebula
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)
The Skull and Crossbones Nebula is a large star forming region located approximately 20,000 light-years away in the southern constellation of Puppis. It has an… Read More »Skull and Crossbones Nebula (NGC 2467)
Caroline’s Rose Cluster is a bright open cluster located approximately 7,622 light-years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. With an apparent magnitude of 6.7, it… Read More »Caroline’s Rose Cluster (NGC 7789)
Hubble’s Variable Nebula is a variable nebula located approximately 2,500 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros. It is illuminated by the young variable star R… Read More »Hubble’s Variable Nebula (NGC 2261)