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Coma Berenices galaxy cluster, best in April and May
Myriads of galaxies - in all shapes and sizes and visible only in telescopes - shine in the Coma Berenices galaxy cluster.
April 14, 2026
The Beehive Cluster: A swarm of 1,000 stars
The Beehive Cluster is an open star cluster that lies near the center of the constellation Cancer the Crab. It goes by many names, including Praesepe and M44.
March 1, 2026
Messier objects are fuzzy patches in the night sky
What are Messier objects? They're a list of 110 star clusters, nebulae and galaxies, compiled by comet-hunter Charles Messier in the 1700s.
January 29, 2026
Meet the Crab nebula, remnant of an exploding star
The Crab nebula is visible with binoculars or small telescopes. Scan near bright stars in Taurus to spot this expanding stellar remnant.
January 20, 2026
The Orion Nebula (M42) is a starry nursery
You can see the Orion Nebula as a fuzzy spot in the sky using just your eyes. It's really a vast cloud in space where new stars are forming. Learn more.
December 30, 2025
The Andromeda Galaxy: All you need to know
The Andromeda Galaxy is the closest large galaxy to our Milky Way. At 2.5 million light-years, it's the most distant thing you can see with the eye alone.
December 16, 2025
Triangulum galaxy is 2nd-closest to Milky Way
The Triangulum Galaxy, aka M33, is the farthest object you can see with the unaided eye, if in fact you can see it. But seeing it is a challenge.
November 15, 2025
Large and Small Magellanic Clouds shine in southern skies
Have you seen the Magellanic Clouds? These 2 satellite galaxies of the Milky Way are noticeable features in the skies of the Southern Hemisphere.
October 14, 2025
Double Cluster in Perseus on October evenings
The Double Cluster in Perseus is a breathtaking pair of open star clusters, easy to see in October. Here's how to find it in your sky.
October 9, 2025
See the Trifid nebula aka Messier 20 tonight
If you have a dark sky, you can spot the Trifid nebula as a fuzzy patch within the Milky Way. And binoculars or a telescope will reveal more details.
August 28, 2025
