by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 23, 2025
Messier 65 and Messier 66 Constellation: Leo Messier 65 (right) and Messier 66 (left), along with NGC 3628 (the Humburger galaxy) forms the Leo Triplet (see below), a small group of galaxies in the constellation of Leo. They are about 35 million Ly from Earth. Messier...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2025
Messier 97, The Owl nebulaMessier 108, The Surfboard galaxy Constellation: Ursa Major This wide field image shows both the planetary nebula Messier 97, the Owl nebula (NGC 3587) and Messier 108, the Surfboard galaxy (NGC 3556), a barred spiral galaxy in the...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 14, 2025
NGC 1566 Constellation: Dorado NGC 1565 (a.k.a the Spanish Dancer) is a intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation of Dorado. It is located about 69 million Ly from Earth. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 14, 2024
NGC 7331 and Stephan’s Quintet Constellation: Pegasus NGC 7331 (Caldwell 30) (bottom-left) is an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pegasus. It is about 300-350 million Ly away. Stephan’s Quintet is a visual grouping of five galaxies...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Oct 7, 2024
NGC 1365 Constellation: Fornax NGC 1365 (a.k.a the Great Barred Galaxy) is a double-barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Fornax. It spreads over approx. 300,000 Ly. It is located about 75 million Ly from Earth. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is...