Boötes Dwarf Galaxy (Boötes I)
The Boötes Dwarf Galaxy, also known as Boötes I, is a satellite galaxy to the Milky Way. It lies approximately 197,000 light years from Earth. It is located in the constellation Boötes, the Herdsman.
NGC 1679 in Caelum
NGC 1679 is a spiral galaxy located in the Caelum constellation (the Chisel).
Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405, SH 2-229, Caldwell 31) in Auriga
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is a diffuse emission/reflection nebula in Auriga constellation. It surrounds the irregular variable star AE Aurigae, a runaway star believed to originate in the Orion’s Belt area in Orion constellation.
NGC 772 (Arp 78) in Aries
NGC 772 (Arp 78) is an unbarred spiral galaxy located in the direction of Aries constellation. It is approximately 130 million light years from Earth.
Stingray Nebula (Hen 3-1357, PN G331) in Ara
The Stingray Nebula, or Henize 1357 (Hen 3-1357), is the youngest planetary nebula known. It is located in Ara constellation. The nebula lies approximately 18,000 light years from Earth. The nebula’s coordinates are 17h 16m 21.071s (right ascension) and -59°29’23.64” (declination). Its apparent visual magnitude is 10.75.
NGC 6741: Phantom Streak Nebula in Aquila
The Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC 6741) is a planetary nebula located in Aquila constellation (the Eagle). It lies approximately 7,000 light years from Earth.
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, … [Read more…]
NGC 6101: Globular Cluster in Apus
NGC 6101 is a globular star cluster located in Apus constellation. It has an apparent visual magnitude of 9.30.
Antlia Dwarf Galaxy (PGC 29194)
The Antlia Dwarf (PGC 29194), or Antlia Dwarf Galaxy, is a dwarf spheroidal galaxy located in the Antlia constellation. The galaxy is approximately 4.3 million light years distant from Earth. It was discovered in 1997 by Mike Irwin, Alan Whiting, and George Hau in a survey of the northern sky. The galaxy shows signs of … [Read more…]
Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, M31, NGC 224)
Andromeda Galaxy (also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224) is a spiral galaxy located in the Andromeda constellation. The galaxy was named after the constellation which, in turn, was named after the mythical princess Andromeda, daughter of Cassiopeia and Cepheus, in Greek mythology. Andromeda Galaxy is one of the most famous objects in … [Read more…]