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NGC 281: The Pacman Nebula

NGC 281: The Pacman Nebula

NGC 281, famously known as the Pacman Nebula, beckons astronomers and stargazers alike with its mesmerizing beauty and intriguing cosmic secrets. Situated

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September 25, 2023September 27, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, 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 57 – Ring Nebula

Messier 57 - Ring Nebula

Messier 57, also known as the Ring Nebula, is a captivating astronomical phenomenon situated in the constellation Lyra. This celestial beauty is

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August 22, 2023March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Messier, Nebulae, Nexstar8se

M82 – Cigar Galaxy

M82 - Cigar Galaxy

At a Glance Object: M82 – Cigar GalaxyType: Starburst GalaxyConstellation: Ursa MagorDistance: 12 million light yearsCatalog: M82Best Season: Winter M82 or NGC

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July 27, 2023June 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Extreme, Messier, Nexstar8se, 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, Nebulae, NGC, William Optics Z73

SH2-132 The Lion Nebula

SH2-132 The Lion Nebula

SH2-132, commonly known as the Lion Nebula, is a beautiful emission nebula located in the constellation Serpens Cauda. Its distinctive shape and

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July 12, 2023July 12, 2023
Tom Johnson
Sharpless
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Sharpless, William Optics Z73

IC 1396 Elephant Trunk Nebula

IC 1396 Elephant Trunk Nebula

The Elephant Trunk Nebula, officially known as IC 1396, is a fascinating region of interstellar gas and dust located within the constellation

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July 11, 2023July 12, 2023
Tom Johnson
Index Catalogue (IC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, 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, Nebulae, NGC, William Optics Z73

IC 1805, SH2-190 – Heart Nebula

IC 1805 Heart Nebula

IC 1805, also known as the Heart Nebula, is a stunning astronomical object located in the constellation Cassiopeia. This emission nebula is

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June 15, 2023March 19, 2024
Tom Johnson
Index Catalogue (IC), Sharpless
asi294MC, IC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, William Optics Z73

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, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC, Planetary Nebulas

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