Chinese Dragon Nebula (NGC 6559)
The Chinese Dragon Nebula is a star-forming region located approximately 5,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius (the Archer). It is part of the… Read More »Chinese Dragon Nebula (NGC 6559)
Lagoon Nebula
Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18)
The Hourglass Nebula (ESO 97-1, MyCn 18) is a planetary nebula located approximately 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Musca (the Fly). Also known as… Read More »Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18)
Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
The Trifid Nebula is a bright H II region located 4,100 light-years away in the southern constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 6.3 and… Read More »Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8)
The Lagoon Nebula is a vast emission nebula located approximately 4,100 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 4.6 and an… Read More »Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8)
The Night Sky: September 2020
Here are some of the things to see in September:
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The Night Sky: July 2020
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Night Sky Highlights: July 2019
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