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Messier 8 (the Lagoon Nebula) and Messier 20 (the Trifid Nebula)

Introduction: Messier 8 (the Lagoon Nebula) and Messier 20 (the Trifid Nebula) are two bright and famous nebulae located in the constellation Sagittarius. The La...

Messier 8 - The Lagoon Nebula

Introduction: The Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8 or NGC 6523) is a massive, glowing star-forming region located approximately 4,000 to 5,200 light-years away in the co...

NGC3372 Eta Carinae

Introduction: Eta Carinae Nebula (NGC 3372) The Eta Carinae Nebula (NGC 3372) is a massive, highly luminous, and active star-forming region located approximately...

NGC3576 - Statue of Liberty Nebula

Introduction: NGC 3576 is a bright emission nebula and star-forming region in the southern constellation of Carina. It was discovered by John Frederick William H...

NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet

Introduction: NGC 2359 (also known as Thor’s Helmet) is an emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major. The nebula is approximately 3,670 parsecs (11.96 tho...

NGC3324 - Gabriela Mistral Nebula

Introduction: Image of the Gabriela Mistral Nebula, a combination of an open cluster NGC 3324 and an emission nebula IC 2599. It is called as such because appare...

The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83)

Introduction: The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83) in Hydra checks almost every box an amateur astronomer could desire. This stunning barred spiral spans a hefty ...