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Author: Tom Johnson

M56 – Globular Cluster

Messier 56 (M56)

Messier 56, often abbreviated as M56, is a fascinating celestial object that falls within the category of globular clusters. Situated in the

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August 22, 2023August 22, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se

Messier 34 Open Cluster

Messier 34

Messier 34 (M34) stands as a captivating open star cluster within the Perseus constellation. Comprising around 100 youthful, brilliantly hot stars, M34

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August 18, 2023August 18, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se

Messier 15 Globular Cluster

Messier 15

Messier 15 (M15), nestled in the Pegasus constellation, stands as a celestial marvel, captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. Situated approximately 35,000 light-years

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August 18, 2023August 18, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se

Messier 14 – Globular Cluster

Messier 14

The Messier 14, M14 , or NGC 6402 open cluster, residing in the constellation Ophiuchus, captivates astronomers with its intriguing characteristics. Discovered

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August 18, 2023August 18, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

M82 – Cigar Galaxy

M82 - Cigar Galaxy

M82 or NGC 3034, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is a captivating starburst galaxy located approximately 12 million light-years away in

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July 27, 2023July 27, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Extreme, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

M81 Bode’s Galaxy and the M81 Group

M81 Bode's Galaxy

Messier 81 or NGC 3031, a grand spiral galaxy located in the northern constellation of Ursa Major, is a captivating cosmic entity

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July 26, 2023July 27, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC, William Optics Z73

NGC 6820 and NGC 6823

NGC 6820 and NGC 6823

NGC 6820 and NGC 6823 are two astronomical wonders are located in the constellation Vulpecula, approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth, and

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July 17, 2023July 17, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
Cluster, L-Extreme, Nebulas, NGC, William Optics Z73

SH2-132 The Lion Nebula

SH2-132 The Lion Nebula

SH2-132, commonly known as the Lion Nebula, is a beautiful emission nebula located in the constellation Serpens Cauda. Its distinctive shape and

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July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Tom Johnson
Sharpless
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulas, Sharpless, William Optics Z73

IC 1396 Elephant Trunk Nebula

IC 1396 Elephant Trunk Nebula

The Elephant Trunk Nebula, officially known as IC 1396, is a fascinating region of interstellar gas and dust located within the constellation

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July 11, 2023July 12, 2023
Tom Johnson
Index Catalogue (IC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulas, William Optics Z73

The Cygnus Loop

Cygnus Loop

The Cygnus Loop, also known as the Veil Nebula, is a fascinating astronomical object located in the constellation of Cygnus. Within this

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July 10, 2023July 10, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulas, NGC, William Optics Z73

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