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Do the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds need new names?
Should the Magellanic Clouds be renamed? These 2 satellite galaxies of the Milky Way were originally named for Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer.
October 3, 2023
Andromeda galaxy: All you need to know
The Andromeda galaxy is the closest big galaxy to our Milky Way. At 2.5 million light-years, it's the most distant thing you can see with the eye alone.
September 12, 2023
The Great Rift is a dark swath in the Milky Way
The Great Rift or Dark Rift is a darkened swath of the Milky Way where new stars are forming. It's best seen from a rural location away from light pollution.
August 15, 2023
Explore the Lagoon Nebula, M8, in Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula, or Messier 8, is a large emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius that observers can explore with binoculars.
August 10, 2023
The Wild Duck Cluster, M11, a lovely open cluster in Scutum
The Wild Duck Cluster, also known as M11, is an open star cluster in the constellation Scutum that appears best through binoculars or a telescope.
August 6, 2023
Find M4: An easy to spot globular cluster near Antares
Find M4, one of the easiest globular star for beginners to spot, located just next to reddish Antares, the brightest star in Scorpius the Scorpion.
July 26, 2023
The Omega Nebula is a star-forming region
The Omega Nebula, also known as the Swan Nebula or M17, is visible through binoculars and glorious through a telescope. Here's how to find it.
July 13, 2023
M5, your new favorite globular star cluster
M5 in Serpens Caput is a refreshing sight through a small telescope, as thousands of stars cluster together into a tightly packed ball of this globular cluster.
June 20, 2023
Omega Centauri is the Milky Way’s largest star cluster
Omega Centauri is the Milky Way's largest globular star cluster and contains about 10 million stars. It's even visible from parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
May 30, 2023
The Coma Berenices galaxy cluster, best in April and May
Myriads of galaxies, visible only to those with telescopes, shine among the stars of the constellation Coma Berenices. This is the distant Coma Berenices galaxy cluster.
April 13, 2023
