Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is an emission and reflection nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga. The nebula surrounds… Read More »Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
Orion’s Sword
Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977)
The Running Man Nebula is a reflection nebula embedded in the larger H II region Sharpless 279 (Sh2-279). It lies 1,500 light-years away in the… Read More »Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977)
Orion’s Belt
Orion’s Belt is a prominent asterism formed by three stars in the constellation Orion. The three bright blue stars – Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka –… Read More »Orion’s Belt
Orion’s Sword
Orion’s Sword is a prominent asterism located below the brighter Orion’s Belt in the constellation Orion. It is part of the recognizable constellation figure representing… Read More »Orion’s Sword
The Night Sky: February 2021
Here are some of the highlights of the February sky:
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Night Sky Highlights: February 2019
Here are some of the things to see in February:
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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