The Starfish Nebula (IRAS 19024+0044) is a large multipolar protoplanetary nebula located approximately 11,000 light years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). With an… Read More »Starfish Nebula (IRAS 19024+0044): A Rare Sight in Aquila
The Rosebud Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 3,300 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is also known as the Small Cluster… Read More »Rosebud Nebula (NGC 7129): A Flower of Reflected Starlight
The Southern Owl Nebula is a planetary nebula located 2,030 light years away in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of 17.4, it cannot… Read More »Southern Owl Nebula (ESO 378-1): Eyes in the Southern Sky
The Water Lily Nebula (IRAS 16594-4656) is a bipolar protoplanetary nebula located in the southern constellation of Ara (the Altar). It is one of the… Read More »Water Lily Nebula (IRAS 16594-4656): Gentle Symmetry in Ara
The Snowglobe Nebula is a bipolar planetary nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). It has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Snowglobe Nebula (NGC 6781): A Glowing Orb in Aquila
The Teacup Galaxy (Teacup AGN, SDSS J1430+1339) is a massive quasar – an exceptionally luminous active galactic nucleus (AGN) powered by a supermassive black hole… Read More »Teacup Galaxy: A Massive Quasar in Boötes
The Hourglass Nebula (ESO 97-1, MyCn 18) is a planetary nebula located approximately 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Musca (the Fly). Also known as… Read More »Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18): An Engraved Stellar Hourglass