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Category: New General Catalog (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

Messier 33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located relatively close to our own Milky Way, about

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March 17, 2024March 23, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

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, Nebulas, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 3198

NGC 3198

NGC 3198 stands as a celestial marvel in the vast expanse of the universe, captivating astronomers and stargazers alike with its beauty

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March 5, 2024March 5, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, 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 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

NGC 7331

NGC 7331

NGC 7331 is a captivating spiral galaxy located approximately 45 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pegasus. Named after its

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February 9, 2024February 9, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 2683 – UFO Galaxy

NGC 2683

NGC 2683, also known as the “UFO Galaxy” due to its shape resembling an unidentified flying object, is a fascinating spiral galaxy

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February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Tom Johnson
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, Nebulas, Nexstar8se, NGC

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