Pelican Nebula Unveiled: A Stellar Odyssey through Cygnus
Explore the Pelican Nebula: a celestial marvel with a unique shape, ionized hydrogen, and newborn stars. Discover its role in the Milky Way's cosmic tale.
Pickering’s Triangle: Unveiling the Beauty of Stellar Remnants
Discover Pickering's Triangle: a stunning cosmic remnant within the Veil Nebula, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into the aftermath of a supernova explosion in Cygnus.
NGC 7000: The North America Nebula
Discover NGC 7000, the North America Nebula. Learn about its stunning structure, characteristics, and how to spot it in the night sky. Explore its beauty and the insights it offers to astronomers and astrophotographers alike.
NGC 6888: The Crescent Nebula
Uncover the wonders of NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula, formed by a massive star shedding layers, creating a breathtaking celestial sight. Explore its history and structure in the Cygnus constellation, 5000 light-years from Earth.
NGC 6992: Brightest Part of the Eastern Veil Nebula
Uncover the mesmerizing beauty of NGC 6992, a captivating segment within the Eastern Veil Nebula. Journey 2400 light-years away to explore this cosmic wonder born from a supernova's ancient explosion.
NGC 6960 – The Witch’s Broom Nebula
The Witch's Broom Nebula (NGC 6960), in Cygnus, 2400 light-years away, is a striking, young supernova remnant. Its beauty captures scientists and stargazers, offering insights into cosmic evolution.
Stargazing Calendar for September 2023
This month, the night sky beckons with a captivating celestial lineup. Look forward to the intriguing dance of planets in conjunctions, the mesmerizing streaks of meteors during showers, and Venus radiating at its brightest. Don't miss the chance to witness Comet Hartley 2's close encounter or the majesty of the 47 Tuc globular cluster. The September sky promises a celestial spectacle for all to enjoy!
Stargazing Calendar for August 2023
Get ready for a celestial spectacle in August! This month promises a series of exciting events in the night sky, including many conjunctions, meteor showers, and oppositions of asteroids and Saturn. Whether you're a seasoned stargazer or a curious observer, there's plenty to look forward to in the awe-inspiring cosmic events unfolding above us.
Stargazing Calendar for February 2023
This month of February 2023 we will be able to witness two comets visiting us in the inner solar system, a meteor shower, as well as various conjunctions and close approaches of celestial bodies.