Baby Eagle Nebula (LBN 777)
The Baby Eagle Nebula is a faint reflection nebula located approximately 457 light years away in the constellation Taurus (the Bull). The cloud of molecular… Read More »Baby Eagle Nebula (LBN 777)
Pleiades
Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster, IC 2602)
The Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster) is a bright, large open star cluster located 486 light-years away in the southern constellation of Carina (the Keel).… Read More »Southern Pleiades (Theta Carinae Cluster, IC 2602)
Hyades
The Hyades is a bright, large open cluster of stars located 153 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. It is the nearest open star cluster… Read More »Hyades
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
The Night Sky: January 2021
Here are a few skywatching tips for January:
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The Night Sky: January 2020
Here are some of the things to see this month:Read More »The Night Sky: January 2020
Algol
Algol, Beta Persei, is a bright multiple star located in Perseus. It is the second brightest star in the constellation, after Mirfak, Alpha Persei. The… Read More »Algol