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)
Open Cluster
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)
Gem Cluster (NGC 3293)
The Gem Cluster (NGC 3293) is a young open cluster located approximately 8,400 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina (the Keel). With an apparent… Read More »Gem Cluster (NGC 3293)
Hyades
The Hyades is a bright, large open cluster of stars located 153 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. It is the nearest open star cluster… Read More »Hyades
Rosette Nebula
The Rosette Nebula is a vast emission nebula located about 5,200 light years away. The star forming region lies near a large molecular cloud in… Read More »Rosette Nebula
NGC 1333 (Embryo Nebula)
NGC 1333, also known as the Embryo Nebula, is a reflection nebula located 967 light-years away in the northern constellation Perseus. The nebula is an… Read More »NGC 1333 (Embryo Nebula)
Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
The Trifid Nebula is a bright H II region located 4,100 light-years away in the southern constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 6.3 and… Read More »Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)