Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, early winter is the best time of the year to see Perseus,… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Northern Trifid Nebula (NGC 1579)
The Northern Trifid Nebula is a diffuse nebula located approximately 2,100 light years away in the northern constellation Perseus. The H II region is catalogued… Read More »Northern Trifid Nebula (NGC 1579)
Godzilla Galaxy (Rubin’s Galaxy, UGC 2885)
Rubin’s Galaxy is an exceptionally large barred spiral galaxy located approximately 274 million light-years away in the northern constellation Perseus. Popularly known as the Godzilla… Read More »Godzilla Galaxy (Rubin’s Galaxy, UGC 2885)
Eye of God Galaxy (NGC 1232)
NGC 1232 is an intermediate spiral galaxy located approximately 50.33 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus (the River). It is popularly known as the… Read More »Eye of God Galaxy (NGC 1232)
D Cluster (Collinder 21)
The D Cluster (Collinder 21) is an asterism located in the northern constellation Triangulum. It appears near Mothallah (Alpha Trianguli), one of the three bright… Read More »D Cluster (Collinder 21)
Tycho’s Supernova (SN 1572)
Tycho’s Supernova (3C 10, SN 1572) is a supernova remnant located approximately 8,000 to 9,800 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. The supernova event that… Read More »Tycho’s Supernova (SN 1572)
Fossil Footprint Nebula (NGC 1491)
The Fossil Footprint Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 9,800 light-years away in the constellation Perseus. The nebula’s bright central portion has an angular… Read More »Fossil Footprint Nebula (NGC 1491)