Messier 16 and Messier 17

Messier 16 and Messier 17

Messier 16 and Messier 17 Constellation: Serpens and Sagittarius This image depicts a region straddling the constellations of Serpens and Sagittarius, that are rich in celestial objects. In contains the bright Messier 16 (top) and Messier 17 (bottom). Link to...
Sh2-124

Sh2-124

Sh2-124 Constellation: Cygnus Sh2-124 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Cygnus.  It is about 8’480 Ly away from earth. To the north-northwest of Sh2-145 is the small planetary nebula LDû 1, and to its wets-southwest is the small duck nebula....
Sh2-140, Sh2-145 and Sh2-150

Sh2-140, Sh2-145 and Sh2-150

Sh2-140, Sh2-145 and Sh2-150 Constellation: Cepheus Sh2-140, Sh2-145 and Sh2-150 are located in the constellation of Cepheus. Sh2-140, an emission nebula with an open cluster and youg stars,  is about 2’940 Ly away from earth. Sh2-145, also an emission nebula,...
Sh2-94 and Sh2-96

Sh2-94 and Sh2-96

Sh2-94 and Sh2-96 Constellation: Cygnus Sh2-94 and Sh2-86 are part of the supernova remnant G65.2+5.7 in the constellation of Cygnus, just 2° north of the double star β Cygni. (Albireo). It is about 2’600 Ly away from earth. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates:...
NGC 6823 and Sh2-86

NGC 6823 and Sh2-86

NGC 6823 and Sh2-86 Constellation: Valpecula NGC 6823 is an open cluster in the constellation Valpecula, and is surrounded by the large faint emission nebula Sh 2-86. The star clusters is about 6’000 Ly away. To the southwest of the open cluster is the small...