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Category: New General Catalog (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

Messier 11 – The Wild Duck Cluster

Messier 11 - Wild Duck Cluster

The universe is a vast and wondrous place, filled with countless celestial wonders that capture the imagination of astronomers and stargazers alike.

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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 2 – Globular Cluster

Messier 2

As we gaze up at the night sky, the universe unfolds before our eyes in the form of countless stars, galaxies, and

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

NGC 6946 – Fireworks Galaxy

NGC 6946 The Fireworks Galaxy

NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy, is a celestial marvel located approximately 22.5 million light-years away from Earth in the

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

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 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

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