by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 28, 2026
Rho Aquarii Constellation: Aquarius Rho Aquarii is a variable star in the constellation Aquarius. In fact it contains a red giant primary and a white dwarf secondary in a binary system, with an orbital period of 44 yrs. The primary star varies in brightness by a...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 16, 2026
Honeycomb nebula Constellation: Dorado The Honeycomb nebula is a faint SNR in the Large Magellanic Cloud (constellation of Dorado). Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during December 2024 and January...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 13, 2026
PN G204.4-00.4 Constellation: Monoceros PN G204.4-00.4 is a very faint planetary nebula in the constellation of Monoceros. It is within the SNR G205.5+00.5, also called the Monoceros Loop, part of which can be seen to the NW. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 31, 2025
SNR G206.9+02.3 Constellation: Monoceros SNR G206.9+02.3 is a supernova remnant in the constellation of Monoceros. While early estimates position the SNR between 9’800 and 16’000 Ly, more recent estimates place it much closer at 2’900 Ly [1]. Link to...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 23, 2025
NGC 602 Constellation: Hydrus NGC 602 is a young star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud (constellation Hydrus). It is surrounded by the H-II region LHA 115 N90, which is populated with even younger pre-main sequence stars. Link to interactive sky chart. NGC 602...
