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Messier 63 – Sunflower Galaxy

Messier 63

Messier 63, also known as the Sunflower Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, about 27 million

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March 4, 2024March 22, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 106

Messier 106

Messier 106, also known as NGC 4258, is a striking spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, approximately 22 to 25

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February 18, 2024February 18, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 7331

NGC 7331

NGC 7331 is a captivating spiral galaxy located approximately 45 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Pegasus. Named after its

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February 9, 2024February 9, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 2683 – UFO Galaxy

NGC 2683

NGC 2683, also known as the “UFO Galaxy” due to its shape resembling an unidentified flying object, is a fascinating spiral galaxy

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February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

M78 – Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula

M78 - Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula

M78, also known as the Messier 78 or NGC 2068, is a fascinating astronomical object located in the constellation Orion. This celestial

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February 7, 2024February 7, 2024
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Pro, Messier, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

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

NGC 7538 – Northern Lagoon Nebula

NGC 7538 - Northern Lagoon Nebula

NGC 7538, a celestial wonder nestled within the Perseus constellation, stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty and complexity of our

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December 11, 2023December 11, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 7635 Bubble Nebula

NGC 7635 Bubble Nebula

At a Glance Object: NGC 7635 – The Bubble NebulaType: Emission NebulaConstellation: CassiopeiaDistance: 7,100 Light-yearsCatalog: NGC 7635Best Season: Fall NGC 7635, also

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November 8, 2023June 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

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

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