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)
Big Dipper
Big Dipper
The Big Dipper is an asterism formed by seven bright stars in the northern circumpolar constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear. It is one of… Read More »Big Dipper
Southern Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 83
The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (Messier 83) is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 14.7 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Southern Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 83
Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 101
The Pinwheel Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy located 20.9 million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. With an apparent magnitude of 7.9… Read More »Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 101
Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33)
The Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33, A33) is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,700 light-years away in the constellation Hydra. The circular nebula lies behind… Read More »Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33)
Helix Galaxy (NGC 2685)
The Helix Galaxy is a lenticular polar ring galaxy located approximately 48.2 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). It has… Read More »Helix Galaxy (NGC 2685)
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Omega Centauri (ω Centauri) is a bright globular cluster located approximately 17,090 light-years away in the southern constellation Centaurus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.9,… Read More »Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)