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Author: Tom Johnson

IC 5068

IC 5068

IC 5068 is a lesser-known yet captivating emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus, near the famous North America Nebula (NGC 7000)

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June 27, 2024
Tom Johnson
Index Catalogue (IC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nebulas, Nexstar8se

IC 1311

IC 1311

IC 1311 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Cygnus, also known as the Swan. Open clusters are groups of

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June 26, 2024
Tom Johnson
Index Catalogue (IC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nebulas, Nexstar8se

Messier 50

Messier 50

Located approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth in the constellation Monoceros, Messier 50, also know as NGC 2323 is a dazzling open

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April 25, 2024April 25, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 4236

NGC 4236

NGC 4236, also known as Caldwell 3, is a striking spiral galaxy located in the constellation Draco. Spanning approximately 22 million light-years

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April 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 48 – Open Cluster

Messier 48

Nestled within the constellation of Hydra, a celestial treasure awaits the gaze of stargazers and astronomers alike: Messier 48. This open star

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March 28, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 17 – The Omega nebula

M17 - The Omega Nebula

Messier 17, also known as the Omega Nebula or the Swan Nebula, is a stunning interstellar cloud located in the Sagittarius constellation.

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March 26, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Messier, Nebulas, Nexstar8se

NGC 6543 – The Cat’s Eye Nebula

NGC 6543 - The Cat's Eye Nebula

NGC 6543, commonly known as the Cat’s Eye Nebula, is a striking example of a planetary nebula located in the constellation of

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March 26, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulas, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 2768

NGC 2768

NGC 2768, also known as Caldwell 35, is a magnificent galaxy located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Spanning a vast expanse

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March 26, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 44 – The Beehive Cluster

Messier 44

Messier 44, also known as the Beehive Cluster or Praesepe, is a captivating celestial object nestled within the constellation Cancer. This open

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March 22, 2024March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se

Messier 47

Messier 47

Located in the southern constellation of Puppis, Messier 47 is a stunning open star cluster that captivates both amateur and professional astronomers

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March 21, 2024March 21, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se

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