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Category: New General Catalog (NGC)

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

The Cygnus Loop

Cygnus Loop

The Cygnus Loop, also known as the Veil Nebula, is a fascinating astronomical object located in the constellation of Cygnus. Within this

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July 10, 2023July 10, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulas, NGC, William Optics Z73

Messier 39: A Stellar Jewel in the Night Sky

Messier 39

Located approximately 800 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, Messier 39 (NGC 7092) is an open star cluster that enchants both amateur

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June 29, 2023June 30, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 20 (NGC 6514) – Trifid Nebula

Messier 20 (NGC 6514)

Messier 20, NGC 6514: Exploring the Trifid Nebula’s Cosmic Tapestry Among the countless wonders scattered throughout the cosmos, Messier 20, also known

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June 23, 2023March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
Messier, Nebulas, NGC

Messier 27, NGC 6853 – The Dumbbell Nebula

Messier 27, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a breathtaking celestial object located in the constellation Vulpecula. As one of the

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June 20, 2023June 21, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Messier, Nebulas, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 51, NGC 5194 Whirlpool Galaxy

Messier 51: Exploring the Whirlpool Galaxy Located approximately 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, Messier 51, also known as

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June 16, 2023June 20, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 5, NGC 5904 – The Rose Cluster

M5 Rose Cluster

Messier 5, or NGC 5904, often referred to as the Rose Cluster, is a captivating globular star cluster located in the constellation

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June 14, 2023March 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC), Uncategorized
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 49, NGC 4472

Messier 49 (M49): Exploring an Elliptical Galaxy in the Virgo Cluster Messier 49 (M49), also identified as NGC 4472, is a captivating

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June 12, 2023March 20, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 57, NGC 6720 – The Ring Nebula

Messier 57: Exploring the Ring Nebula Messier 57, or NGC 6720, also known as the Ring Nebula, is a captivating celestial object

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June 11, 2023March 20, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Messier, Nebulas, Nexstar8se, NGC, Planetary Nebulas

Messier 57 (M57) – The Ring Nebula

Messier 57 The Ring Nebula

Located approximately 2,300 light-years away in the constellation Lyra, Messier 57 (M57) or NGC 6720, commonly known as the Ring Nebula, is

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September 15, 2021March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Messier, Nebulas, Nexstar8se, NGC

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