Frosty Leo Nebula
The Frosty Leo Nebula (IRAS 09371+1212) is a bipolar protoplanetary nebula (PPN) located approximately 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Leo. It has an apparent… Read More »Frosty Leo Nebula
Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster, IC 2602)
The Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster) is a bright, large open star cluster located 486 light-years away in the southern constellation of Carina (the Keel).… Read More »Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster, IC 2602)
UFO Galaxy (NGC 2683)
The UFO Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located approximately 30.53 million light-years away in the northern constellation Lynx. It has an apparent magnitude of 10.6… Read More »UFO Galaxy (NGC 2683)
Owl Galaxy (NGC 3758)
The Owl Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located 447 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. With an apparent magnitude of 14.3 and an apparent… Read More »Owl Galaxy (NGC 3758)
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)
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)
Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442 and NGC 2443)
The Meathook Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy located approximately 50 million light-years away in the southern constellation of Volans (the Flying Fish). Also known… Read More »Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442 and NGC 2443)