Big Dipper
The Big Dipper is an asterism formed by seven bright stars in the northern circumpolar constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear. It is one of… Read More »Big Dipper
Spica
Southern Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 83
The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (Messier 83) is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 14.7 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Southern Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 83
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Omega Centauri (ω Centauri) is a bright globular cluster located approximately 17,090 light-years away in the southern constellation Centaurus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.9,… Read More »Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Spica’s Spanker
Spica’s Spanker is a quadrilateral asterism formed by the brightest stars in Corvus. Also known as the Sail, the asterism appears near Spica, the brightest… Read More »Spica’s Spanker
The Kite
The Kite is a large northern asterism that dominates the constellation Boötes. Also known as the Ice Cream Cone, it is formed by the constellation’s… Read More »The Kite
The Night Sky: May 2020
Here are some of the things to see in May:
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Night Sky Highlights: May 2019
Here are some of the things to see in May:
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