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Category: Messier (M)

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)

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

Messier 65 in Leo

Messier 65

Messier 65, also known as NGC 3623, a captivating spiral galaxy, lies approximately 35 million light-years away from Earth in the Leo

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March 4, 2024March 4, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 63 – Sunflower Galaxy

Messier 63

Messier 63, also known as the Sunflower Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, about 27 million

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March 4, 2024March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 106

Messier 106

Messier 106, also known as NGC 4258, is a striking spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, approximately 22 to 25

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February 18, 2024February 18, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

M78 – Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula

M78 - Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula

M78, also known as the Messier 78 or NGC 2068, is a fascinating astronomical object located in the constellation Orion. This celestial

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February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Pro, Messier, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 103

Messier 103

Located in the constellation Cassiopeia, Messier 103 (M103 or NGC 581)is a mesmerizing open star cluster that graces our night sky with

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September 25, 2023September 25, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 74

Messier 74

Messier 74, also known as NGC 628 or the Phantom Galaxy, is a mesmerizing spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pisces. Discovered

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September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 35

Messier 35

Messier 35, also known as M35 or NGC 2168, is a stunning open star cluster nestled in the constellation of Gemini. This

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September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 32

Messier 32

Located about 2.5 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda, Messier 32, (M32) or NGC 221, is a fascinating dwarf elliptical galaxy

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September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

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