The Night Sky: May 2020
Here are some of the things to see in May:
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The Sickle
The Sickle of Leo is one of the most recognizable patterns in the spring sky. Formed by some of the brightest stars in the constellation Leo, the asterism outlines the mane of the celestial Lion.
The Night Sky: April 2020
Here are some of the things to see in April:
Porpoise Galaxy
The Porpoise Galaxy (NGC 2936) is an irregular galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It lies at a distance of 352 million light years from the Sun and has an apparent magnitude of 12.85.
The Night Sky: February 2020
Here are some of the things to see in February:
The Night Sky: January 2020
Here are some of the things to see this month:
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Night Sky Highlights: November 2019
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Night Sky Highlights: October 2019
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Crystal Ball Nebula
The Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Taurus, near the border with Perseus. It has an apparent magnitude of 9.43 and lies at an approximate distance of 2,200 light years (700 parsecs) from Earth. It occupies an area of 2.2 arc minutes.