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)
Open Cluster
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)
Northern Jewel Box Cluster (NGC 6231)
The Northern Jewel Box Cluster is a bright open cluster located approximately 5,600 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. With an apparent magnitude of 2.6… Read More »Northern Jewel Box Cluster (NGC 6231)
Skull and Crossbones Nebula (NGC 2467)
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)