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)
Crab Nebula
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
Jellyfish Nebula
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443, Sharpless 248) is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Gemini. It lies at an approximate distance of 5,000 light years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 12. The nebula can be found between the stars Mu and Eta Geminorum, at the foot of one of the celestial Twins.
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