Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1,360 light-years away in the northern constellation Vulpecula (the Fox). With an apparent magnitude of 7.4,… Read More »Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
Helix Nebula
Ring Nebula (M57)
The Ring Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 2,567 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. With an apparent magnitude of 8.8, it is… Read More »Ring Nebula (M57)
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)
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a bright, large planetary nebula located 650 light years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius. It is one of… Read More »Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
Hourglass Nebula
The Hourglass Nebula, also known as the Engraved Hourglass Nebula or MyCn18, is a young planetary nebula in Musca constellation. The nebula lies at a… Read More »Hourglass Nebula