Praesepe (M44): The Beehive Cluster
Praesepe, also known as Messier 44 (M44) or the Beehive Cluster, is a large, bright open star cluster located in the constellation Cancer. It is the… Read More »Praesepe (M44): The Beehive Cluster
V838 Monocerotis
V838 Monocerotis is a red variable star also known as Nova Monocerotis 2002, located in the constellation Monoceros. The star lies at a distance of around… Read More »V838 Monocerotis
Cygnus X-1
Cygnus X-1 is a galactic X-ray source located in the northern constellation Cygnus. The X-ray source is believed to be a stellar mass black hole, one… Read More »Cygnus X-1
Deneb
Deneb, Alpha Cygni, is the brightest star in Cygnus constellation and the most distant of all first magnitude stars. It is a luminous blue supergiant.… Read More »Deneb
Vega
Vega, Alpha Lyrae, is the brightest star in Lyra constellation and the fifth brightest star in the sky. It is only fainter than Sirius in… Read More »Vega
Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2014: A New View of the Evolving Universe
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured the most comprehensive image ever assembled of the evolving Universe in a study called the Ultraviolet Coverage of the… Read More »Hubble Ultra Deep Field 2014: A New View of the Evolving Universe
Cigar Galaxy – Messier 82
The Cigar Galaxy, also known as Messier 82 (M82), is a famous nearby starburst galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. M82 appears edge-on when… Read More »Cigar Galaxy – Messier 82