The Coathanger (Brocchi’s Cluster)
The Coathanger is an asterism located in the northern constellation Vulpecula (the Fox). With an apparent magnitude of 3.6 and an apparent size of 60… Read More »The Coathanger (Brocchi’s Cluster)
Altair
Northern Cross
The Northern Cross is a prominent asterism formed by the brightest stars in the constellation Cygnus. Deneb, Sadr, and Albireo form the pole, and Fawaris… Read More »Northern Cross
Summer Triangle
The Summer Triangle is an asterism formed by Vega, Altair and Deneb, the brightest stars of the northern constellations Lyra, Aquila and Cygnus. With three… Read More »Summer Triangle
Jewel Bug Nebula
The Jewel Bug Nebula (NGC 7027) is a young planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It lies approximately 2,870 light years away. With an… Read More »Jewel Bug Nebula
Omega Nebula – Messier 17
The Omega Nebula, also known as Messier 17 (M17), is a bright emission nebula located in Sagittarius constellation. It was named Omega for its resemblance to the Greek letter omega, Ω.
The nebula has the designation NGC 6618 in the New General Catalogue. It is also known as the Swan Nebula, Horseshoe Nebula, Lobster Nebula, or Checkmark Nebula.
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Sirius: The Dog Star
Sirius, also known as the Dog Star, α Canis Majoris (Alpha Canis Majoris), or Canicula, is the brightest star in the night sky. It lies… Read More »Sirius: The Dog Star
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