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Author: Tom Johnson

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

Messier 94: A Galactic Beauty

Messier 94

Messier 94, also known as NGC 4736 or the Cat’s Eye Galaxy, is a captivating spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes

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

Messier 90: A Stunning Spiral Galaxy

Messier 90

Messier 90, also known as M90, is a captivating spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. Discovered

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March 19, 2024March 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 92: A Celestial Jewel in the Night Sky

Messier 92

In the vast expanse of the universe, where stars twinkle like diamonds scattered across a velvet canvas, lies Messier 92, a celestial

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March 19, 2024March 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)

NGC 3628 – The Hamburger Galaxy

NGC 3628 - The Hamburger Galaxy

NGC 3628, also known as the Hamburger Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation

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March 17, 2024March 17, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 33 – The Triangulum Galaxy

At A Glance Object: Messier 33 / Triangulum GalaxyType: Spiral GalaxyConstellation: TriangulumDistance: About 3 million light-yearsCatalog: Messier 33Best Season: Fall Messier 33,

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March 17, 2024June 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

SH 2-235

SH 2-235

SH 2-235: A Cosmic Jewel in Auriga’s Realm Nestled within the celestial boundaries of the constellation Auriga lies a breathtaking cosmic masterpiece

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March 17, 2024March 17, 2024
Tom Johnson
Sharpless
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se

NGC 7380 – The Wizard Nebula

NGC 7380 - The Wizard Nebula

NGC 7380, also known as the Wizard Nebula, is a mesmerizing emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. Spanning approximately 110 light-years

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March 15, 2024March 15, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

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