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Salt & Pepper Cluster
Messier 37 (M37), also known as the Salt and Pepper Cluster, is one of the most stunning open clusters in the night sky in Auriga.
Mar 161 min read


Orion Nebula
The Orion Nebula is one of the most spectacular and studied nebulous regions of the night sky.
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Moon
The Moon, Earth’s steadfast companion, has captivated humanity for millennia.
Dec 8, 20242 min read


King Cobra Cluster
Messier 67 (M67/NGC 2682), nicknamed the "King Cobra Cluster", is an open star cluster in Cancer.
Apr 251 min read


Broken Heart Cluster
NGC 2281 (the Broken Heart Cluster) is a striking 650-million-year-old open cluster located approximately 1,800 light-years away in Auriga.
Mar 301 min read


Hydra Open Cluster
Messier 48 is a 450-million-year-old open cluster in Hydra, lies 2,500 light-years away and spans 23 light-years across.
Mar 241 min read


Little Beehive Cluster
Messier 41 (M41), also known as NGC 2287 or the Little Beehive Cluster, is a stunning open cluster located in the constellation Canis Major.
Mar 41 min read


Great Puppis Cluster
Messier 46 (M46), also known as NGC 2437, is a magnificent open cluster located in the constellation Puppis.
Mar 41 min read


Starfish Cluster
Messier 38, also known as the Starfish Cluster, is a captivating open cluster located in the constellation Auriga.
Mar 11 min read


Satellite Cluster
NGC 2244, also known as Caldwell 50 or the Satellite Cluster, is a breathtaking open cluster nestled within the Rosette Nebula in Monoceros.
Mar 11 min read


Great Bird Cluster
Discovered by William Herschel in 1786, NGC 2301, also known as the Great Bird, is often regarded as the finest open cluster in Monoceros.
Mar 11 min read


Pinwheel Cluster
Messier 36, also known as the Pinwheel Cluster, is a dazzling open star cluster located in the constellation Auriga.
Mar 11 min read


Cluster of clusters
Nestled in the constellation Taurus, the trio of NGC 1746/1750/1758 offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of stellar groupings.
Feb 242 min read


Flame Nebula
The Flame Nebula, or NGC 2024, is a fascinating region of star formation located approximately 1,350 light-years from Earth.
Feb 32 min read


Venus
Venus, often referred to as Earth's "sister planet," is a dazzling gem in the night sky and a favorite among amateur astronomers.
Feb 21 min read


Andromeda Galaxy
he Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31) is a breathtaking spiral galaxy and the closest neighboring galaxy to our Milky Way.
Feb 22 min read


Hyades Cluster
The Hyades star cluster, located in the constellation Taurus, is the closest open cluster to Earth, at a distance of approximately 153 l.y.
Jan 102 min read


Klingon Battlecruiser Cluster
NGC 1662 is an open star cluster that resembles a Klingon Battlecruiser about 1,300 light years away in the Orion constellation.
Jan 102 min read


Upper Sword Cluster
NGC 1981 is an open star cluster located in the Orion constellation, near the northern edge of the Orion Nebula.
Jan 102 min read


Beehive Cluster
The Beehive Cluster (also known as Praesepe, Latin for "manger", M44, NGC 2632, or Cr 189), is an open cluster in the constellation Cancer.
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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