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Author: Tom Johnson

Messier 52

Messier 52

Messier 52, often abbreviated as M52, also known as NGC 7654 is a stunning open star cluster situated in the constellation Cassiopeia.

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September 12, 2023September 12, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 110

Messier 110

Messier 110, also cataloged as NGC 205, is a fascinating astronomical object nestled in the vastness of space. This dwarf elliptical galaxy

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August 31, 2023August 31, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 57 – Ring Nebula

Messier 57 - Ring Nebula

Messier 57, also known as the Ring Nebula, is a captivating astronomical phenomenon situated in the constellation Lyra. This celestial beauty is

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August 22, 2023March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Messier, Nebulas, Nexstar8se

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

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