Circlet of Pisces
The Circlet of Pisces is a relatively faint asterism located in the western part of the constellation Pisces. The ring of seven stars represents the… Read More »Circlet of Pisces
Cheshire Cat Galaxy Group
The Cheshire Cat galaxy group (CSWA-2, SDSS J103842.59+484917.7) is a grouping of galaxies located approximately 4.6 billion light-years away in the northern constellation of Ursa… Read More »Cheshire Cat Galaxy Group
Comet Galaxy
The Comet Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located approximately 3.3 billion light-years away in the southern constellation Sculptor. It is a member of the galaxy… Read More »Comet Galaxy
Robert’s Quartet
Robert’s Quartet is a compact group of four galaxies located in the southern constellation Phoenix. The galaxies – NGC 87, NGC 88, NGC 89, and… Read More »Robert’s Quartet
Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)
The Polarissima Cluster is an open star cluster located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. The cluster lies less than 5 degrees from… Read More »Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)
Sailboat Cluster (NGC 225)
The Sailboat Cluster is a bright, young open star cluster located approximately 2,200 light-years away in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia. It is listed as… Read More »Sailboat Cluster (NGC 225)
Sculptor Pinwheel Galaxy (NGC 300)
The Sculptor Pinwheel Galaxy is a bright spiral galaxy located approximately 6.07 million light-years away in the southern constellation Sculptor. With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Sculptor Pinwheel Galaxy (NGC 300)