Saturn Nebula
The Saturn Nebula (NGC 7009) is a small but fairly bright planetary nebula found in Aquarius constellation, about a degree west of the star Nu… Read More »Saturn Nebula
Aquarius
Eta Aquariids
The Eta Aquariids are an annual meteor shower that appears to radiate from the southern constellation Aquarius.
The meteor shower peaks on or around May 6 every year and is associated with Halley’s Comet, a short period comet that can be seen from Earth every 75 to 76 years.
The Eta Aquariids can typically be seen from April 21 to May 20. The meteor shower does not have a sharp peak, only higher meteor rates that plateau for about a week around May 7.
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Highlights of the Night Sky in September
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in September: 8 PM southwestern sky – Mars and Saturn near the horizon just after… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in September
Highlights of the July Sky
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in July: 10:30 PM, western sky – Saturn and Mars coming near the western horizon… Read More »Highlights of the July Sky
Highlights of the May Sky
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in May: 9 PM eastern sky – Saturn and Mars staying in the sky from… Read More »Highlights of the May Sky
The Night Sky in September
Here are the highlights of the night sky in September: 8 PM western sky – Saturn and Venus low over the horizon 11 PM southern… Read More »The Night Sky in September
The Night Sky in July
Here are the highlights of the July sky: 9 PM western sky – Venus low in the west 10:30 PM southern sky – Saturn moving… Read More »The Night Sky in July
The Night Sky in May
Here are some of the highlights of the sky in May: 9 PM – Jupiter rises in the western sky 9 PM – Mercury, Jupiter… Read More »The Night Sky in May
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
The Helix Nebula is a large planetary nebula located approximately 695 light years from Earth in Aquarius constellation. It is the nearest bright nebula to our solar system. The nebula’s striking appearance earned it the nickname the Eye of God.
The Helix Nebula is a popular object for amateur astronomers and can be observed with binoculars, which reveal it as a hazy, greenish cloud.
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