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Category: New General Catalog (NGC)

NGC 1333 – Embryo Nebula

NGC 1333

NGC 1333 is a vibrant star-forming region nestled about 960 light-years away in the Perseus constellation. Known for its activity and youthful

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November 4, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 147

NGC 147

NGC 147 is a dwarf spheroidal galaxy located in the constellation Cassiopeia, about 2.5 million light-years from Earth. Part of the Local

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

NGC 744

NGC 744

NGC 744 is a lesser-known open star cluster situated in the constellation Perseus. As an open cluster, it consists of a loose

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November 4, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 457 – Owl Cluster

NGC 457

NGC 457, also known as the Owl Cluster or the ET Cluster, is an open star cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia. It

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October 27, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 7023 – Iris Nebula

NGC 7023 - Iris Nebula

NGC 7023, also known as the Iris Nebula, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus, about 1,400 light-years from Earth. A

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October 13, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 1893 – Tadpoles Nebula

NGC 1893 - Tadpoles Nebula

NGC 1893 is a young open star cluster located about 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. This cluster is embedded within

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October 13, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 1055

NGC 1055

NGC 1055 is a striking edge-on spiral galaxy located about 55 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus. As a member of

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October 2, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 4565 – Needle Galaxy

NGC 4565 - Needle Galaxy

NGC 4565, often called the “Needle Galaxy,” is a striking edge-on spiral galaxy located about 40 million light-years from Earth in the

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October 2, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 1499 – California Nebula

NGC 1499 - California Nebula

NGC 1499, also known as the California Nebula, is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. It gets its nickname

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October 2, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nebulae, NGC, William Optics Z73

NGC 281 – The Pac-Man Nebula

NGC 281

At a Glance Object: NGC 281 – The Pac-Man NebulaType: Emission NebulaConstellation: CassiopeiaDistance: 9,200 light-yearsCatalog: NGC 281Best Season: Fall NGC 281, also

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September 8, 2024June 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi183mc, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nebulae, NGC, William Optics Z73

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