Tycho’s Supernova (SN 1572)
Tycho’s Supernova (3C 10, SN 1572) is a supernova remnant located approximately 8,000 to 9,800 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. The supernova event that… Read More »Tycho’s Supernova (SN 1572)
Crab Nebula
Shrimp Nebula (Sh2-188)
The Shrimp Nebula is a planetary nebula located more than 2,000 light years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. It is catalogued as Sharpless 188… Read More »Shrimp Nebula (Sh2-188)
Southern Crab Nebula (Hen 2-104)
The Southern Crab Nebula is a symbiotic nebula located approximately 10,700 light-years away in the southern constellation Centaurus (the Centaur). With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Southern Crab Nebula (Hen 2-104)
The Night Sky: January 2021
Here are a few skywatching tips for January:
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The Night Sky: January 2020
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Night Sky Highlights: January 2019
Here are some of the things to see in January:
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Winter Hexagon
The Winter Hexagon, also known as the Winter Circle, is a prominent winter asterism formed by seven stars that dominate the northern winter sky. These are… Read More »Winter Hexagon