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M3

Roger Nelson January 12, 2024Globular Clusters, Log Book, Messiers, Portfolios

M3 M3 is a fine globular cluster located in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici. It’s widely considered by amateur astronomers to be one of the best examples of its type in the northern section of sky beaten only really by M13. With an apparent …

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M2

Roger Nelson January 12, 2024Globular Clusters, Lists, Log Book, Messiers, Portfolios

M2 Messier 2 or M2 (also designated NGC 7089) is a globular cluster in the constellation Aquarius, five degrees north of the star Beta Aquarii. It was discovered by Jean-Dominique Maraldi in 1746, and is one of the largest known …

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Porrima Gamma Vir +NGC4629

Roger Nelson January 11, 2024Bright Stars, Galaxies, Lists, NGC Objects, Portfolios

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 …

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M81 M82 in Ursa Major

Roger Nelson January 11, 2024Galaxies, Herschel 400 Catalog, Lists, Log Book, Messiers, NGC Objects, Portfolios

M81 M82 In Ursa Major these two galaxies are easily captured in the same field of view and are part of the M81 Group the closest outside of our Local Group. Messier 81 (also known as NGC 3031 or Bode’s …

Virgo Galaxies near NGC 4666

NGC4666 / NGC4668 / NGC4653 / NGC4632 / NGC4642 Virgo Galaxies

Roger Nelson January 11, 2024Galaxies, Lists, Log Book, NGC Objects, Portfolios

NGC4666 A selection of Galaxies in the Virgo Cluster centered around NGC 4666. NGC 4666 is a spiral galaxy in the equatorial constellation of Virgo, located at a distance of approximately 55 mega-light-years from the Milky Way. It was discovered …

NGC 7814

NGC 7814 – The Little Sombrero

Roger Nelson January 11, 2024Galaxies, Herschel 400 Catalog, Lists, Log Book, NGC Objects, Portfolios

NGC 7814 NGC 7814 (also known as UGC 8 or Caldwell 43) is a spiral galaxy about 40 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. The galaxy is seen edge-on from Earth. It is sometimes referred to as “the little …

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Veil Nebula

Roger Nelson January 11, 2024110 Finest NGCs, Lists, Log Book, Nebulas, NGC Objects, Portfolios

Veil Nebula – featured is the Eastern Part NGC The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus. It constitutes the visible portions of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant, many portions …

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Alnitak, Flame & Horsehead Nebulas in Orion

Roger Nelson January 11, 2024110 Finest NGCs, Bright Stars, Log Book, Nebulas, NGC Objects, Portfolios

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 …

NGC 7293 Helix Nebula

NGC 7293 Helix Nebula

Roger Nelson January 11, 2024110 Finest NGCs, Lists, Log Book, NGC Objects, Planetary Nebulas, Portfolios

NGC 7293 Helix Nebula NGC 7293 Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula in Aquarius and best position to observe/Image in the Dog days of summer or early fall. (August or September) The Helix Nebula (also known as NGC 7293 or …

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