by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 6, 2026
LBN 990 Constellation: Monoceros LBN 990 is a reflection nebula in the constellation Monoceros. It is about 8’500 Ly away. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh in February 2025 (Martin’s...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 6, 2026
NGC 3199, the Banana nebula Constellation: Carina NGC 3199, the Banana nebula (a.k.a. Carina’a smile) is a an emission nebula in the constellation Carina. The star HD 89358 is the Wolf-Rayet star 18 (WR 18, on sky chart). Link to interactive sky chart. Hot Gas...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 5, 2026
NGC 1532 Constellation: Eridanus NGC 1532 (a.k.a Haley’s Coronet) is an edge-on barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Eridanus. It is located about 58 million Ly away. NGC 1532 may have several dwarf companion galaxies. The galaxy is clearly interacting...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 5, 2026
NGC 7284 and NGC 7285 Constellation: Aquarius NGC 7284 (right) and NGC 7285 (left) (ARP 93) are two galaxies in the process of merging in the constellation Aquarius. They are located 196 million Ly from Earth. NGC 7284 is variously listed as a barred spiral or a...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 3, 2026
IC 434 and the Horsehead nebula Constellation: Orion IC 434 is a bright emission nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is located about 1’260 Ly away and spans about 42 x 85 Ly. This is an H II region ionized by the nearby σ Ori multi-star system (located to...
