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IC 342

IC 342

IC 342, also known as Caldwell 5, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Camelopardalis, about 10 million light-years away from

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February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Tom Johnson
Index Catalogue (IC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, IC, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se

NGC 3180

NGC 3180

NGC 3180 is a captivating astronomical object nestled within the constellation of Centaurus, approximately 200,000 light-years away from Earth. This celestial wonder

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January 23, 2024January 23, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 507 Group

NGC 507 Group

Nestled within the vast expanse of our universe lies the NGC 507 Group, a cosmic congregation of galaxies dancing through the depths

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December 20, 2023December 20, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 74

Messier 74

Messier 74, also known as NGC 628 or the Phantom Galaxy, is a mesmerizing spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pisces. Discovered

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September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, 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

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 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

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

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

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