Regulus and Leo I Dwarf Elliptical
Regulus and Leo 1 Dwarf Elliptical Regulus is the brightest object in the constellation Leo and one of the brightest stars in the night sky. It has the Bayer designation designated α Leonis, which is Latinized to Alpha Leonis, and …
Porrima Gamma Vir +NGC4629
Porrima Gamma Vir +NGC4629 Gamma Virginis (γ Virginis, abbreviated Gamma Vir, γ Vir), officially named Porrima /ˈpɒrɪmə/, is a binary star system in the constellation of Virgo. It consists of two almost identical main sequence stars at a distance of …
Vindemiatrix – Epsilon Virgo
Vindemiatrix – Epsilon Virgo Epsilon Virginis (ε Virginis, abbreviated Epsilon Vir, ε Vir), formally named Vindemiatrix /vɪndiːmiˈeɪtrɪks/, is a star in the zodiac constellation of Virgo. The apparent visual magnitude of this star is +2.8, making it the third-brightest member …
Alnitak, Flame & Horsehead Nebulas in Orion
Alnitak, Flame & Horsehead Nebulas in Orion Located on the left of Orion’s Belt around the Bright Star Alnitak are these two nebulas. Not much to see visually, but it’s very photogenic. The Flame Nebula, designated as NGC 2024 and …
Mizar & Alcor – Ursa Major Double Star
Mizar and Alcor Mizar and Alcor are two stars forming a naked eye double in the handle of the Big Dipper (or Plough) asterism in the constellation of Ursa Major. Mizar is the second star from the end of the …