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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

M31 – The Andromeda Galaxy

Andromeda Galaxy

Messier 31, also known as the Andromeda Galaxy, is the nearest spiral galaxy to our Milky Way and one of the most

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September 10, 2024September 10, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
Galaxies, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Messier, William Optics Z73

NGC 4236

NGC 4236

NGC 4236, also known as Caldwell 3, is a striking spiral galaxy located in the constellation Draco. Spanning approximately 22 million light-years

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April 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 2768

NGC 2768

NGC 2768, also known as Caldwell 35, is a magnificent galaxy located in the constellation of Ursa Major. Spanning a vast expanse

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March 26, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 94: A Galactic Beauty

Messier 94

Messier 94, also known as NGC 4736 or the Cat’s Eye Galaxy, is a captivating spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes

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March 19, 2024March 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 90: A Stunning Spiral Galaxy

Messier 90

Messier 90, also known as M90, is a captivating spiral galaxy located approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. Discovered

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March 19, 2024March 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, 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

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

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

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