Cone Nebula
The Cone Nebula is an H II region located in the equatorial constellation Monoceros, the Unicorn. The pillar of gas and dust lies at an… Read More »Cone Nebula
Seagull Nebula
The Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) is a large region of nebulosity located approximately 3,650 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn), on the border… Read More »Seagull Nebula
Auriga’s Hexagon
Auriga’s hexagon is a bright, prominent asterism formed by the brightest stars of Auriga – Capella, Menkalinan, Mahasim, Hassaleh, and Almaaz – with Elnath, the… Read More »Auriga’s Hexagon
Tadpole Nebula (IC 410)
The Tadpole Nebula (IC 410) is an H II region located approximately 12,400 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. It is associated with the… Read More »Tadpole Nebula (IC 410)
Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is an emission and reflection nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. The nebula surrounds… Read More »Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
Retina Nebula (IC 4406)
The Retina Nebula is a bipolar planetary nebula located in the southern constellation Lupus. It has an apparent magnitude of 11 and lies approximately 2,000… Read More »Retina Nebula (IC 4406)
Winter Triangle
The Winter Triangle, or the Great Southern Triangle, is an asterism formed by Betelgeuse, Procyon, and Sirius. The three bright stars form an equilateral triangle… Read More »Winter Triangle