Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)
The Lion Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 10,400 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is sometimes also called the Fish Nebula.… Read More »Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)
Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that occurs from July 23 to August 20. It is one of the most prolific meteor… Read More »Perseid Meteor Shower
Pavo Galaxy (NGC 6744)
The Pavo Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy located approximately 23.63 million light years away in the southern constellation of Pavo (the Peacock). It is… Read More »Pavo Galaxy (NGC 6744)
Arp 272 (NGC 6050)
Arp 272 is a pair of colliding galaxies located approximately 450 million light years away in the constellation Hercules. The interacting duo is catalogued as… Read More »Arp 272 (NGC 6050)
NGC 6845 (Klemola 30)
NGC 6845 (Klemola 30) is a quartet of interacting galaxies located approximately 294 million light-years away in the constellation Telescopium. The group consists of two… Read More »NGC 6845 (Klemola 30)
Arp 220
Arp 220 is an ultraluminous starburst galaxy located 250 million light years away in the constellation Serpens. The galaxy is the product of a collision… Read More »Arp 220
Mayall’s Object
Mayall’s Object is the product of a collision of two galaxies located approximately 450 million light years away in the constellation of Ursa Major (the… Read More »Mayall’s Object