Skip to content
  • Home
  • Astro Gallery
  • Catalogs
  • Blog
  • Affiliate Disclaimer
  • AllSky Camera

Indy Backyard Astro

My Journey of imaging the cosmos from my backyard.

Tag: Galaxies

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

Read More

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X

Like this:

Like Loading…
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

Read More

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X

Like this:

Like Loading…
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

Read More

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X

Like this:

Like Loading…
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

Read More

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X

Like this:

Like Loading…
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

Read More

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X

Like this:

Like Loading…
June 16, 2023June 20, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, 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

Read More

Share this:

  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X

Like this:

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

Posts navigation

Newer posts

I do receive a small compensation for any purchases made using any of the affiliate links anywhere on the website.

Powered by WordPress

All rights reserved © Indy Backyard Astro All Colors Theme by Seos Themes

%d