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The following is a list of NGC objects. There were numerous misidentifications and errors in the cataloguing, so some objects have more than one NGC number. (see also Category: NGC objects) The New General Catalogue (NGC) is the most well-known catalogue of deep sky objects in amateur astronomy. ...
1-1000
1-99 - NGC 1 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 2 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 3 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 4 - a very faint galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 5 - an elliptical galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 6 - a galaxy in Andromeda, also known as NGC 20
- NGC 7 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 8 - a double star in Pegasus
- NGC 9 - a peculiar spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 10 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 11 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 12 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 13 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 14 - a galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 15 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 16 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 17 - a galaxy in Cetus, also known as NGC 34
- NGC 18 - a double star in Pegasus
- NGC 19 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 20 - See NGC 6
- NGC 21 - a spiral galaxy in the Andromeda constellation, also known as NGC 29
- NGC 22 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 23 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 24 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 25 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 26 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 27 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 28 - an elliptical galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 29 - See NGC 21
- NGC 30 - a double star in Pegasus
- NGC 31 - a spiral galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 32 - a star in Pegasus
- NGC 33 - a double star in Pisces
- NGC 34 - See NGC 17
- NGC 35 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 36 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 37 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 38 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 39 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 40 - a planetary nebula
- NGC 41 - a galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 42 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 43 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 44 - a double star in Andromeda
- NGC 45 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 46 - a star in Pisces
- NGC 47 - a spiral galaxy in the Cetus constellation, also known as NGC 58
- NGC 48 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 49 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 50 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 51 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 52 - a spiral galaxy in Pegasus
- NGC 53 - a galaxy in Tucana
- NGC 54 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 55 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 56 - Does not exist (misidentification)
- NGC 57 - an elliptical galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 58 - See NGC 47
- NGC 59 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 60 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 61 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 62 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 63 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 64 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 65 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 66 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 67 - an elliptical galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 68 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 69 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 70 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 71 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 72 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 73 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 74 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 75 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 76 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 77 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 78 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 79 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 80 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 81 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 82 - a star in Andromeda
- NGC 83 - an elliptical galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 84 - a star in Andromeda
- NGC 85 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 86 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 87 - a galaxy in Phoenix, and part of Robert's Quartet
- NGC 88 - a galaxy in Phoenix, and part of Robert's Quartet
- NGC 89 - a galaxy in Phoenix, and part of Robert's Quartet
- NGC 90 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 91 - a single star in Andromeda
- NGC 92 - a galaxy in Phoenix, and part of Robert's Quartet
- NGC 93 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 94 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 95 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 96 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 97 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 98 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 99 - a galaxy in Pisces
NGC 1 (also known as Spiral Galaxy NGC 1) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Pegasus. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ...
NGC 2 (also known as Spiral Galaxy NGC 2) is a spiral galaxy in the Pegasus constellation. ...
NGC 3 (also known as Galaxy NGC 3) is a galaxy in the Pisces constellation. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
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Double Star is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. ...
The Pleiades star cluster A star is a massive body of plasma in outer space that is currently producing or has produced energy through nuclear fusion. ...
NGC 17 is a peculiar galaxy in the constellation Cetus. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
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NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
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The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ...
Roberts Quartet or AM 0018-0485 is the name given to the gravitationally interacting group of galaxies NGC 87, NGC 88, NGC 89, and NGC 92 by Halton Arp, who compiled A Catalogue of Southern Peculiar Galaxies and Associations (1987). ...
100-199 - NGC 100 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 101 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 102 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 103 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 104 - a globular cluster in Tucana
- NGC 105 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 106 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 107 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 108 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 109 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 110 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 111 - nonexistent?
- NGC 112 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 113 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 114 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 115 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 116 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 117 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 118 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 119 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 120 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 121 - a globular cluster in Tucana, and part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 122 - probably a single star in Cetus
- NGC 123 - probably a single star in Cetus
- NGC 124 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 125 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 126 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 127 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 128 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 129 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 130 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 131 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 132 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 133 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 134 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 135 - a galaxy in Cetus, same as IC 26
- NGC 136 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 137 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 138 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 139 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 140 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 141 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 142 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 143 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 144 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 145 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 146 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 147 - a dwarf elliptical galaxy in Cassiopeia, and a member of the Local Group
- NGC 148 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 149 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 150 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 151 - a galaxy in Cetus, same as NGC 153
- NGC 152 - an open cluster in Tucana, and part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 153 - see NGC 151
- NGC 154 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 155 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 156 - a double star in Cetus
- NGC 157 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 158 - a double star in Cetus
- NGC 159 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 160 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 161 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 162 - a single star in Andromeda
- NGC 163 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 164 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 165 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 166 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 167 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 168 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 169 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 170 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 171 - possibly the same as NGC 175
- NGC 172 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 173 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 174 - a barred spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 175 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 176 - an open cluster in Tucana, and part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 177 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 178 - a galaxy in Cetus, probably the same as IC 39
- NGC 179 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 180 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 181 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 182 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 183 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 184 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 185 - a dwarf elliptical or spheroidal galaxy in Cassiopeia, member of the Local Group
- NGC 186 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 187 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 188 - an open cluster in Cepheus
- NGC 189 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 190 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 191 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 192 - a barred spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 193 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 194 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 195 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 196 - a small galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 197 - a small galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 198 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 199 - a galaxy in Pisces
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
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Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
Globular Cluster 47 Tucanae (also known as 47 Tucanae, Globular Cluster NGC 104, or NGC 104) is a globular cluster in the Tucana constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
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The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) âalso known as NGC 292â is an irregular galaxy, sometimes classified as a dwarf galaxy, in orbit around the Milky Way Galaxy. ...
This galaxy along with NGC 185 is a dwarf companion of the Andromeda Galaxy and is a member of the Local Group of Galaxies. ...
Map of the local group The Local Group is the group of galaxies that includes our galaxy, the Milky Way. ...
Double Star is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. ...
The Dwarf Spheroidal Galaxy NGC 185 (or simply NGC 185) is a dwarf spheroidal galaxy in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
Map of the local group The Local Group is the group of galaxies that includes our galaxy, the Milky Way. ...
Open Cluster NGC 188 (or simply NGC 188) is a open cluster in the Cepheus constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Cepheus is a northern constellation named after King Cepheus in Greek mythology, and is considered to represent a king. ...
200-299 - NGC 200 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 201 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 202 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 203 - a galaxy in Pisces, probably the same as NGC 211
- NGC 204 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 205 - M110, a galaxy in Andromeda, member of the Local Group
- NGC 206 - a star cloud in the Andromeda Galaxy
- NGC 207 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 208 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 209 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 210 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 211 - see NGC 203
- NGC 212 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 213 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 214 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 215 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 216 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 217 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 218 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 219 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 220 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 221 - M32, an elliptical galaxy in Andromeda, and a member of the Local Group
- NGC 222 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 223 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 224 - M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, the largest member of the Local Group
- NGC 225 - the Sailboat Cluster, an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 226 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 227 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 228 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 229 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 230 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 231 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 232 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 233 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 234 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 235 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 236 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 237 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 238 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 239 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 240 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 241 - a star cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 242 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 243 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 244 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 245 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 246 - a planetary nebula in Cetus
- NGC 247 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus, and a member of the Sculptor Group
- NGC 248 - an emission nebula in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 249 - an emission nebula in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 250 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 251 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 252 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 253 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor, the largest member of the Sculptor Group; sometimes called the Silver Coin Galaxy
- NGC 254 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 255 - a small spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 256 - a cluster with nebulosity in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 257 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 258 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 259 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 260 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 261 - a diffuse nebula in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 262 - a Seyfert galaxy in Andromeda, also known as Mrk 348
- NGC 263 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 264 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 265 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 266 - a large, distant spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 267 - a cluster with nebulosity in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 268 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 269 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 270 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 271 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 272 - an open cluster in Andromeda
- NGC 273 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 274 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 275 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 276 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 277 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 278 - a galaxy in Cassiopeia
- NGC 279 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 280 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 281 - a cluster with nebulosity (an HII region) in Cassiopeia; also known as the Pacman Nebula
- NGC 282 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 283 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 284 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 285 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 286 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 287 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 288 - a globular cluster in Sculptor
- NGC 289 - a galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 290 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 291 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 292 - the Small Magellanic Cloud, an irregular galaxy in Tucana, and a member of the Local Group
- NGC 293 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 294 - a star cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 295 - lost, or same as NGC 296, or a separate galaxy in Pisces?
- NGC 296 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 297 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 298 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 299 - a cluster with nebulosity in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
The Elliptical Galaxy M110 (also known as Messier Object 110, Messier 110, M110, or NGC 205) is an elliptical galaxy in the Andromeda constellation, a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy, and a member of the Local Group galaxies. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
Map of the local group The Local Group is the group of galaxies that includes our galaxy, the Milky Way. ...
Star Cloud NGC 206 (or simply NGC 206) is a star cloud in the Andromeda Galaxy. ...
Andromeda Galaxy photographed in 1899 This image is a Galaxy Evolution Explorer observation of the large galaxy in Andromeda, Messier 31. ...
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An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) âalso known as NGC 292â is an irregular galaxy, sometimes classified as a dwarf galaxy, in orbit around the Milky Way Galaxy. ...
Elliptical Galaxy M32 (also known as Messier Object 32, Messier 32, M32, or NGC 221) is a dwarf elliptical galaxy in the Andromeda constellation, a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy, and a member of the Local Group galaxies. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
This image is a Galaxy Evolution Explorer observation of the large galaxy in Andromeda, Messier 31. ...
Andromeda Galaxy photographed in 1899 This image is a Galaxy Evolution Explorer observation of the large galaxy in Andromeda, Messier 31. ...
The Sailboat Cluster (also known as Open Cluster NGC 225 or NGC 225) is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
The Sailboat Cluster (also known as Open Cluster NGC 225 or NGC 225) is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
The Sculptor group of galaxies (also known as the South Polar group of galaxies, the South Polar group, or simply the Sculptor group) is a physical group and a galaxy cluster. ...
An emission nebula is a cloud of ionized gas (i. ...
Spiral Galaxy NGC 256, the Sculptor Galaxy. ...
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Spiral Galaxy NGC 256, the Sculptor Galaxy. ...
In astronomy, diffuse nebulae is the common term for both reflection nebulae and emission nebulae. ...
Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
The Pacman Nebula (also referred as Diffuse Nebula NGC 281 or NGC 281) is a diffuse nebula in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
NGC 604, a giant H II region in the Triangulum Galaxy. ...
The Pacman Nebula (also referred as Diffuse Nebula NGC 281 or NGC 281) is a diffuse nebula in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
The Small Magellanic Cloud. ...
An irregular galaxy is a galaxy that does not fall into the Hubble classification for galaxies. ...
300-399 - NGC 300 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor, and a member of the Sculptor Group
- NGC 301 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 302 - a single star in Cetus
- NGC 303 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 304 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 305 - an asterism of six stars in Pisces
- NGC 306 - a cluster with nebulosity in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 307 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 308 - a single star in Cetus
- NGC 309 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 310 - a single star in Cetus
- NGC 311 - a lenticular galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 312 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 313 - a triple star in Pisces
- NGC 314 - a barred spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 315 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 316 - a single star in Pisces
- NGC 317 - (also known as NGC 317B) a barred spiral galaxy in Andromeda, interacting with NGC 317A
- NGC 317A - a lenticular galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 318 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 319 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 320 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 321 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 322 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 323 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 324 - a galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 325 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 326 - a pair of connected galaxies in Pisces
- NGC 327 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 328 - a barred spiral galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 329 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 330 - a globular cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 331 - unknown, possibly MCG-01-03-012 (a galaxy in Cetus)
- NGC 332 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 333 - a pair of galaxies in Cetus
- NGC 334 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 335 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 336 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 337 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 338 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 339 - a globular cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 340 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 341 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 342 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 343 - probably a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 344 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 345 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 346 - a cluster with nebulosity in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 347 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 348 - a spiral galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 349 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 350 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 351 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 352 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 353 - a barred spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 354 - a barred spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 355 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 356 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 357 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 358 - an asterism of four stars in Cassiopeia
- NGC 359 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 360 - a spiral galaxy in Tucana
- NGC 361 - a cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud?
- NGC 362 - a globular cluster in Tucana
- NGC 363 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 364 - a lenticular galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 365 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 366 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 367 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 368 - a spiral galaxy in Phoenix
- NGC 369 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 370 - two of the stars from NGC 372?
- NGC 371 - a cluster with nebulosity in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 372 - a triple star in Pisces
- NGC 373 - an elliptical galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 374 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 375 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 376 - an open cluster in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 377 - a galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 378 - a spiral galaxy in Sculptor
- NGC 379 - a lenticular galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 380 - an elliptical galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 381 - an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 382 - an elliptical galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 383 - a lenticular galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 384 - an elliptical galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 385 - an elliptical galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 386 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 387 - an elliptical galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 388 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 389 - a lenticular galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 390 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 391 - an elliptical galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 392 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 393 - a galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 394 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 395 - a cluster with nebulosity in Tucana; part of the Small Magellanic Cloud
- NGC 396 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 397 - a galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 398 - a spiral galaxy in Pisces
- NGC 399 - a galaxy in Pisces
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A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
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The Sculptor group of galaxies (also known as the South Polar group of galaxies, the South Polar group, or simply the Sculptor group) is a physical group and a galaxy cluster. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
The Pleiades star cluster A star is a massive body of plasma in outer space that is currently producing or has produced energy through nuclear fusion. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
In astronomy, an asterism is a recognized pattern of stars seen in Earths sky which is neither an official constellation nor a true star cluster. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Globular Cluster M92 in the Hercules constellation. ...
The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) âalso known as NGC 292â is an irregular galaxy, sometimes classified as a dwarf galaxy, in orbit around the Milky Way Galaxy. ...
The Spindle Galaxy (NGC 5866), a lenticular galaxy in the Draco constellation. ...
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A triple star system consists of three gravitationally bound stars. ...
NGC 1300, viewed nearly face-on. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Open Cluster NGC 381 (or simply NGC 381) is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
400-499 The Pleiades star cluster A star is a massive body of plasma in outer space that is currently producing or has produced energy through nuclear fusion. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
NGC 404, also known as Mirachs Ghost, is a small galaxy visible in amateur telescopes near the star Mirach in the constellation Andromeda. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
Double Star is a science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein. ...
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NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
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Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) âalso known as NGC 292â is an irregular galaxy, sometimes classified as a dwarf galaxy, in orbit around the Milky Way Galaxy. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
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A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
NGC 1300, viewed nearly face-on. ...
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Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
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Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Sculptor constellation ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
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Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
The Spindle Galaxy (NGC 5866), a lenticular galaxy in the Draco constellation. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
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Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Sculptor constellation ...
Tucana (Latin for Toucan) is a southern constellation. ...
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Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Open Cluster NGC 457 (or simply NGC 457) is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
500-599 - NGC 514 - a distant spiral galaxy
- NGC 520 - a distorted, irregularly-shaped mass caused by the collision of two galaxies
- NGC 529 - a lenticular galaxy, part of a group sometimes called Hickson-10
- NGC 531 - a small spiral galaxy, part of a group sometimes called Hickson-10
- NGC 536 - a spiral galaxy, part of a group sometimes called Hickson-10
- NGC 542 - a small spiral galaxy, part of a group sometimes called Hickson-10
- NGC 581 - M103, an open cluster in Cassiopeia
- NGC 588 - an object within the Triangulum Galaxy
- NGC 592 - an object within the Triangulum Galaxy
- NGC 595 - a diffuse nebula within the Triangulum Galaxy
- NGC 598 - M33, the Triangulum Galaxy
Open Cluster M103 (also known as Messier Object 103, Messier 103, M103, or NGC 581) is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
Messier Object 33, the Triangulum Galaxy. ...
Diffuse Nebula NGC 595 (or simply NGC 595) is a diffuse nebula in the Triangulum Galaxy. ...
Messier Object 33, the Triangulum Galaxy. ...
600-699 Messier Object 33, the Triangulum Galaxy. ...
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Related topics New General Catalogue Wikipedia Project: Astronomical Objects External link Spiral Galaxy M74 @ SEDS Messier pages Categories: Astronomy stubs | Messier objects | NGC objects | Unbarred spiral galaxies | Pisces constellation ...
Pisces ( , Latin for fish (plural)) is a zodiac constellation which lies between Aquarius to the west and Aries to the east. ...
The Little Dumbbell Nebula (also known as the Cork Nebula, the Butterfly Nebula, the Barbell Nebula, Planetary Nebula M76, Messier Object 76, Messier 76, M76, NGC 650, or NGC 651) is a planetary nebula in the Perseus constellation. ...
The Little Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Messier Object 76 or NGC 650/651) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Perseus. ...
Open Cluster NGC 659 (or simply NGC 659) is a open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. ...
Aries ( , Latin for Ram) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
700-799 Open Cluster NGC 752 (or simply NGC 752) is an open cluster in the Andromeda constellation. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
Aries ( , Latin for Ram) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
800-899 - NGC 864 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 869 - an open cluster in Perseus
- NGC 877 - a spiral galaxy
- NGC 884 - an open cluster in Perseus
- NGC 891 - a spiral galaxy in Andromeda
- NGC 895 - a spiral galaxy
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Open Cluster NGC 869 is an open cluster in the Perseus constellation. ...
Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ...
Spiral Galaxy NGC 891 (or simply NGC 891) is a spiral galaxy in the Andromeda constellation. ...
Andromeda is a constellation named for the princess Andromeda (which is Greek for Ruler over men), a character in greek mythology. ...
900-999 - NGC 908 - a starburst/spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 925 - a spiral galaxy
- NGC 945 - a spiral galaxy in Cetus
- NGC 972 - a dim galaxy in Aries
- NGC 973 - a spiral galaxy
- NGC 985 - a ring galaxy in Cetus
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
Aries ( , Latin for Ram) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
1000-1999 1000-1099 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Cetus (a name from Greek mythology, referring to a Whale or Sea monster, see Ceto) is a constellation of the southern sky, in the region known as the Water, near other watery constellations like Aquarius, Pisces, and Eridanus. ...
2MASS image of M34 (taken in infrared band; falsecolor) Open Cluster M34 (also known as Messier Object 34, Messier 34, M34, or NGC 1039) is an open cluster in the Perseus constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ...
Located in the constellation of Fornax, NGC 1049 is a globular cluster located in the nearby Local Group galaxy of Fornax dwarf. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Spiral Galaxy M77. ...
Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
1100-1199 - NGC 1144 - a spiral galaxy, irregularly-shaped due to a collision with an elliptical galaxy
- NGC 1156 - a dim galaxy in Aries
- NGC 1187 - a spiral galaxy
- NGC 1190 - an elliptical galaxy
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Aries ( , Latin for Ram) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
1200-1299 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Eridanus is the sixth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Horologium (Latin for clock) is one of the lesser southern constellations (declination around -60 degrees). ...
NGC 1275 is a Seyfert galaxy located around 235 million light years away in the direction of the constellation Perseus. ...
1300-1399 NGC 1300 NGC 1300 is a Barred Spiral Galaxy in the Constellation Eridanus. ...
NGC 1300, viewed nearly face-on. ...
Eridanus is the sixth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Fornax (Latin for furnace) is a southern constellation which was first introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille under the name Fornax Chemica (Latin for chemical furnace). ...
Fornax (Latin for furnace) is a southern constellation which was first introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille under the name Fornax Chemica (Latin for chemical furnace). ...
Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
This article is about a celestial body. ...
The Great Barred Spiral Galaxy The Great Barred Spiral Galaxy (also known as NGC 1365) is a Barred Spiral Galaxy (Type SBc), in the Constellation Fornax. ...
1400-1499 An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Fornax (Latin for furnace) is a southern constellation which was first introduced by Nicolas Louis de Lacaille under the name Fornax Chemica (Latin for chemical furnace). ...
The Pleiades, dominated by hot blue stars surrounded by reflection nebulosity The Pleiades (pleye-a-deez or plee-a-deez, also known as M45, or the Seven Sisters) is an open cluster in the constellation of Taurus. ...
NGC 1435 is a reflection nebula in the Pleiades open cluster in the constellation of Taurus. ...
In astronomy, reflection nebulae are clouds of dust which are simply reflecting the light of a nearby star or stars. ...
An emission nebula is a cloud of ionized gas (i. ...
Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ...
The California nebula NGC 1499 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Perseus. ...
The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. ...
1500-1599 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Horologium (Latin for clock) is one of the lesser southern constellations (declination around -60 degrees). ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Taurus ( , Latin for bull) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
Camelopardalis, Latin for giraffe, is the name of a large but faint northern constellation first recorded by Jakob Bartsch in 1624, but probably created earlier by Petrus Plancius. ...
NGC 1532 is a pair of Interacting galaxies about 55 million ly. ...
Eridanus is the sixth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ...
NGC 1559 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Reticulum. ...
Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
Other uses: dorado is used in the fisheries of some Latin American countries to denote the edible fish mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus Dorado is also the name of mythical Latin American warriors. ...
NGC 1569 is an irregular galaxy and dwarf galaxy in Camelopardalis that was discovered by William Herschel on November 4, 1788. ...
An irregular galaxy is a galaxy that does not fall into the Hubble classification for galaxies. ...
Perseus is a northern constellation, named after the Greek hero who slew the monster Medusa. ...
1600-1699 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
1700-1799 The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
The Large Magellanic Cloud (also known as LMC) is a dwarf galaxy that is in orbit around our own Milky Way galaxy. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
In astronomy, reflection nebulae are clouds of dust which are simply reflecting the light of a nearby star or stars. ...
Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ...
1800-1899 Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
Globular Cluster M92 in the Hercules constellation. ...
The Large Magellanic Cloud (also known as LMC) is a dwarf galaxy that is in orbit around our own Milky Way galaxy. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Columba, Latin for dove, is a small constellation just south to Canis Major and Lepus, it was cut out of the constellation Canis Major by Augustin Royer, in 1679. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Auriga (Latin for chariot) is a northern constellation. ...
1900-1999 Globular Cluster M79 (also known as Messier Object 79, Messier 79, M79, or NGC 1904) is a globular cluster in the Lepus constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Lepus (Latin for Hare) is a constellation, lying just south of Orion, and possibly representing a hare being chased by him. ...
Open Cluster M38 (also known as Messier Object 38, Messier 38, M38, or NGC 1912) is an open cluster in the Auriga constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Auriga (Latin for chariot) is a northern constellation. ...
The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
Messier Object 1, the Crab Nebula. ...
Messier Object 1, the Crab Nebula. ...
Open Cluster M36 (also known as Messier Object 36, Messier 36, M36, or NGC 1960) is an open cluster in the Auriga constellation. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Camelopardalis, Latin for giraffe, is the name of a large but faint northern constellation first recorded by Jakob Bartsch in 1624, but probably created earlier by Petrus Plancius. ...
A beautiful reflection nebula 1/2 degree northeast of the famous Orion Nebula. ...
In astronomy, reflection nebulae are clouds of dust which are simply reflecting the light of a nearby star or stars. ...
Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ...
Optical images reveal clouds of gas and dust in the Orion Nebula; an infrared image (right) reveals the new stars shining within. ...
The entire Orion Nebula in visible light Optical images reveal clouds of gas and dust in the Orion Nebula; an infrared image (right) reveals the new stars shining within. ...
The De Mairans Nebula (also known as Diffuse Nebula M43, Messier Object 43, Messier 43, M43, or NGC 1982) is a diffuse nebula in the Orion constellation. ...
De Mairans Nebula (also known as M43 and NGC 1982) is an H II region in the Orion constellation. ...
NGC, courtesy of NASA NGC 1999 is a dust filled bright nebula. ...
2000-2999 2000-2099 The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
The Large Magellanic Cloud (also known as LMC) is a dwarf galaxy that is in orbit around our own Milky Way galaxy. ...
In astronomy, reflection nebulae are clouds of dust which are simply reflecting the light of a nearby star or stars. ...
IC 434, the Horsehead Nebula. ...
The Diffuse Nebula M78 (also known as Messier Object 78, Messier 78, M78, or NGC 2068) is a diffuse nebula in the Orion constellation. ...
Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ...
The Tarantula Nebula. ...
The Tarantula Nebula. ...
Open Cluster M37 (also known as Messier Object 37, Messier 37, M37, or NGC 2099) is an open cluster in the Auriga constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Auriga (Latin for chariot) is a northern constellation. ...
2100-2199 NGC 2158 is an open cluster in the constellation of Gemini. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
In mythology, the Gemini are Castor and Polydeuces. ...
Open Cluster M35 (also known as Messier Object 35, Messier 35, M35, or NGC 2168) is an open cluster in the Gemini constellation. ...
Open Cluster NGC 2169 (or simply NGC 2169) is an open cluster in the Orion constellation. ...
Orion, a constellation often referred to as The Hunter, is a prominent constellation, perhaps the best-known in the sky. ...
An emission nebula is a cloud of ionized gas (i. ...
Open Cluster NGC 2175 (also known as GC 136 or NGC 2175) is an open cluster in the Orion constellation. ...
2200-2299 Open Cluster NGC 2204 (or simply NGC 2204) is an open cluster in the Canis Major constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Canis Major (Latin for big dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Embedded in the center of the Rosette Nebula is an open cluster. ...
Embedded in the center of the Rosette Nebula is an open cluster. ...
Monoceros (Latin for Unicorn) is a faint constellation on the winter night sky, surrounded by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south and Hydra to the east. ...
NGC 2264 is the designation number of the New General Catalogue that identifies two astronomical objects as a single object: the Cone Nebula and the Christmas Tree Cluster. ...
Part of the Cone Emission Nebula is captured in this view from the Hubble Space Telescope. ...
In mythology, the Gemini are Castor and Polydeuces. ...
Open Cluster M41 (also known as Messier Object 41, Messier 41, M41, or NGC 2287) is an open cluster in the Canis Major constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Puppis (Latin for poop deck) is a southern constellation. ...
2300-2399 An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Open Cluster M50 (also known as Messier Object 50, Messier 50, M50, or NGC 2323) is an open cluster in the Monoceros constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Monoceros (Latin for Unicorn) is a faint constellation on the winter night sky, surrounded by Orion to the west, Gemini to the north, Canis Major to the south and Hydra to the east. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Polaris or Cynosura (α UMi / α Ursae Minoris / Alpha Ursae Minoris) is the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor. ...
Planetary Nebula NGC 2346. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Open Cluster NGC 2349 (or simply NGC 2349) is an open cluster in the Monoceros constellation. ...
Open Cluster NGC 2360 (or simply NGC 2360) is an open cluster in the Canis Major constellation. ...
Canis Major (Latin for big dog) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also in Ptolemys list of 48 constellations. ...
The Tau Canis Majoris Cluster (also known as the Mexican Jumping Star, Open Cluster NGC 2362, or NGC 2362) is an open cluster in the Canis Major constellation. ...
The Tau Canis Majoris Cluster (also known as the Mexican Jumping Star, Open Cluster NGC 2362, or NGC 2362) is an open cluster in the Canis Major constellation. ...
NGC 2392, the Eskimo Nebula. ...
NGC 2392, the Eskimo Nebula. ...
2400-2499 Spiral Galaxy NGC 2403. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Camelopardalis, Latin for giraffe, is the name of a large but faint northern constellation first recorded by Jakob Bartsch in 1624, but probably created earlier by Petrus Plancius. ...
The Intergalactic Wanderer (also known as the Intergalactic Tramp, Globular Cluster NGC 2419, or NGC 2419) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lynx. ...
The Intergalactic Wanderer (also known as the Intergalactic Tramp, Globular Cluster NGC 2419, or NGC 2419) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lynx. ...
The Intergalactic Wanderer (also known as the Intergalactic Tramp, Globular Cluster NGC 2419, or NGC 2419) is a globular cluster in the constellation Lynx. ...
Lynx is a constellation of the northern hemisphere, introduced in the 17th century by Johannes Hevelius. ...
Open Cluster M47 (also known as Messier Object 47, Messier 47, M47, or NGC 2422) is an open cluster in the Puppis constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Puppis (Latin for poop deck) is a southern constellation. ...
Open Cluster M46 (also known as Messier Object 46, Messier 46, M46, or NGC 2437) is an open cluster in the Puppis constellation. ...
Planetary Nebula NGC 2438 (or simply NGC 2438) is a planetary nebula in the Puppis constellation. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Hubble image of NGC 2440 NGC 2440 is a planetary nebula, one of some 1,500 in our galaxy. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Volans constellation ...
Open Cluster M93 (also known as Messier Object 93, Messier 93, M93, or NGC 2447) is an open cluster in the Puppis constellation. ...
Open Cluster NGC 2451 (or simply NGC 2451) is an open cluster in the Puppis constellation. ...
Open Cluster NGC 2477 (or simply NGC 2477) is an open cluster in the Puppis constellation. ...
2500-2599 NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Open Cluster M48 (also known as Messier Object 48, Messier 48, M48, or NGC 2548) is an open cluster in the Hydra constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ...
2600-2699 The Beehive Cluster (also known as The Beehive, Praesepe, Open Cluster M44, Messier Object 44, Messier 44, M44, or NGC 2632) is an open cluster in the Cancer constellation. ...
The Beehive Cluster (also known as The Beehive, Praesepe, Open Cluster M44, Messier Object 44, Messier 44, M44, or NGC 2632) is an open cluster in the constellation Cancer. ...
The Beehive Cluster (also known as The Beehive, Praesepe, Open Cluster M44, Messier Object 44, Messier 44, M44, or NGC 2632) is an open cluster in the Cancer constellation. ...
In astronomy and astrology, Cancer ( ), Latin for crab, is one of the twelve constellations of the zodiac. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Open Cluster M67 (also known as Messier Object 67, Messier 67, M67, or NGC 2682) is an open cluster in the Cancer constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
2700-2799 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Remnant of Keplers Supernova, SN 1604. ...
Vela (Latin for sails) is a southern constellation, one of the four parts into which Argo Navis was split (the others being; Carina (constellation), Puppis and Pyxis. ...
2800-2899 An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
A NASA artists conception of what the Milky Way would look like if seen off-axis. ...
2900-2999 - NGC 2903 - a spiral galaxy in Leo
- NGC 2935 - a dim spiral galaxy in Hydra
- NGC 2964 - a galaxy
- NGC 2968 - a galaxy
- NGC 2976 - a spiral galaxy
- NGC 2997 - a spiral galaxy in Antlia
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode â) is a constellation of the zodiac. ...
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
The constellation Antlia (Latin for pump) is a relatively new constellation as it was only created in the 18th century, being too faint to be acknowledged by the ancient Greeks. ...
3000-3999 3000-3099 Bodes Galaxy, also known as M81 and NGC 3031, is a spiral galaxy located 12 million light years from Earth in the Ursa Major constellation. ...
Bodes Galaxy, also known as M81 and NGC 3031, is a spiral galaxy located 12 million light years from Earth in the Ursa Major constellation. ...
Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...
Messier object 82, the Cigar Galaxy. ...
Messier object 82, the Cigar Galaxy. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
3100-3199 NGC 3115, also called the Spindle Galaxy or the Spindle Galaxy in Sextans, was discovered by William Herschel on February 22, 1787. ...
For the Ancient Roman coin denomination, see sextans (coin). ...
NGC 3132 (Eight-burst Nebula / Southern Ring Nebula) is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vela situated about 2,000 light years from Earth. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Vela is a constellation. ...
Spiral Galaxy NGC 3184. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...
3200-3299 A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Vela (Latin for sails) is a southern constellation, one of the four parts into which Argo Navis was split (the others being; Carina (constellation), Puppis and Pyxis. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Carina (Latin for keel) is a southern constellation which forms part of the old constellation of Argo Navis. ...
3300-3399 A starburst galaxy is a galaxy in the process of an intense burst of star formation, often as a result of a collision or close encounter between two galaxies. ...
Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
NGC 3314, taken from the Hubble Space Telescope. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M95 (also known as Messier Object 95, Messier 95, M95, or NGC 3351) is a spiral galaxy (type SBb) in the constellation Leo. ...
Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode â) is a constellation of the zodiac. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M96 (also known as Messier Object 96, Messier 96, M96, or NGC 3368) is a spiral galaxy in the Leo constellation. ...
NGC 3372, the Eta Carinae Nebula. ...
Carina (Latin for keel) is a southern constellation which forms part of the old constellation of Argo Navis. ...
Elliptical Galaxy M105 (also known as Messier Object 105, Messier 105, M105, or NGC 3379) is an elliptical galaxy in the Leo constellation. ...
3400-3499 3500-3599 NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M108 (also known as Messier Object 108, Messier 108, M108, or NGC 3556) is a spiral galaxy in the Ursa Major constellation. ...
The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
Carina (Latin for keel) is a southern constellation which forms part of the old constellation of Argo Navis. ...
The Owl Nebula (also known as Planetary Nebula M97, Messier Object 97, Messier 97, M97, or NGC 3587) is a planetary nebula in the Ursa Major constellation. ...
The Owl Nebula (also known as Planetary Nebula M97, Messier Object 97, Messier 97, M97, or NGC 3587) is a planetary nebula in the Ursa Major constellation. ...
3600-3699 Categories: Astronomy stubs | Nebulae | NGC objects ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Carina (Latin for keel) is a southern constellation which forms part of the old constellation of Argo Navis. ...
Spiral Galaxy M65 (also known as Messier Object 65, Messier 65, M65, or NGC 3623) is a spiral galaxy in the Leo constellation. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Leo (Latin for lion, symbol , Unicode â) is a constellation of the zodiac. ...
Spiral Galaxy M66 (also known as Messier Object 66, Messier 66, M66, or NGC 3627) is a spiral galaxy in the Leo constellation. ...
The Spiral Galaxy NGC 3628 (also known as NGC 3628) is a spiral galaxy in the Leo constellation. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
3700-3799 3800-3899 3900-3999 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...
Spiral Galaxy NGC 3982 The Spiral Galaxy NGC 3982 (also known as NGC 3982) is a spiral galaxy in the Ursa Major constellation. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M109 (also known as Messier Object 109, Messier 109, M109, or NGC 3992) is a spiral galaxy in the Ursa Major constellation. ...
4000-4999 4000-4199 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...
The Antennae Galaxies (also Ringtail Galaxy, Caldwell 60, or just Antennae) are a pair of galaxies (NGC 4038 + NGC 4039) undergoing a violent collision some 90 million ly. ...
The Antennae galaxies The Antennae galaxies are two colliding galaxies, NGC 4038 and NGC 4039, some 68 million light-years away. ...
Corvus (Latin for Raven/Crow) is a small southern constellation with only 11 stars visible to the naked eye (brighter than magnitude 5. ...
The Antennae Galaxies (also Ringtail Galaxy, Caldwell 60, or just Antennae) are a pair of galaxies (NGC 4038 + NGC 4039) undergoing a violent collision some 90 million ly. ...
The Antennae galaxies The Antennae galaxies are two colliding galaxies, NGC 4038 and NGC 4039, some 68 million light-years away. ...
Corvus (Latin for Raven/Crow) is a small southern constellation with only 11 stars visible to the naked eye (brighter than magnitude 5. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M98 (also known as Messier Object 98, Messier 98, M98, or NGC 4192) is a spiral galaxy in the Coma Berenices constellation. ...
A sky field near some of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo cluster. ...
4100-4299 NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M99 (also known as Messier Object 99, Messier 99, M99, or NGC 4254) is a spiral galaxy in the Coma Berenices constellation. ...
A sky field near some of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo cluster. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M106 (also known as Messier Object 106, Messier 106, M106, or NGC 4258) is a spiral galaxy in the Canes Venatici constellation. ...
Canes Venatici (Latin for hunting dogs) is a small northern constellation that was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. ...
4300-4399 Spiral Galaxy M61 (also known as Messier Object 61 or NGC 4303) is a large spiral galaxy of type SABbc in the Virgo Cluster. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
A sky field near some of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo cluster. ...
Spiral Galaxy M100 (also known as Messier Object 100, Messier 100, M100 or NGC 4321) is a spiral galaxy in the Coma Berenices constellation. ...
The Lenticular Galaxy M84 (also known as Messier Object 84, Messier 84, M84, or NGC 4374) is a lenticular galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
The Lenticular Galaxy M85 (also known as Messier Object 85, Messier 85, M85, or NGC 4382) is a lenticular galaxy in the Coma Berenices constellation. ...
NGC 4395 is the designation of a galaxy that is notable in that it has the smallest discovered supermassive black hole at its center, at only 300,000 sun masses. ...
4400-4499 The Lenticular Galaxy M86 (also known as Messier Object 86, Messier 86, M86, or NGC 4406) is a lenticular galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
A sky field near some of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo cluster. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Elliptical Galaxy M49 (also known as Messier Object 49, Messier 49, M49, or NGC 4472) is an elliptical galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
The jet emitted by M87 in this image is thought to be caused by a supermassive black hole at the galaxys center. ...
The jet emitted by M87 in this image is thought to be caused by a supermassive black hole at the galaxys center. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
4500-4599 Spiral Galaxy M88. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
A sky field near some of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo cluster. ...
Spiral Galaxy M91. ...
Elliptical Galaxy M89 (also known as Messier Object 89, Messier 89, M89, or NGC 4552) is an elliptical galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
NGC 4565 is an edge-on spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
The Spiral Galaxy M90 (also known as Messier Object 90, Messier 90, M90, or NGC 4569) is a spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
Spiral Galaxy M58 (also known as Messier Object 58, Messier 58, M58, or NGC 4579) is a spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M68 (also known as Messier Object 68, Messier 68, M68, or NGC 4590) is a globular cluster in the Hydra constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ...
Messier Object 104, the Sombrero Galaxy. ...
M104, the Sombrero Galaxy. ...
4600-4699 Elliptical Galaxy M59 (also known as Messier Object 59, Messier 59, M59, or NGC 4621) is an elliptical galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
A sky field near some of the brighter galaxies in the Virgo cluster. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Centaurus (Latin for centaur) was one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and counts also among the 88 modern constellations. ...
The Whale Galaxy, or NGC 4631, is a big spiral galaxy seen edge-on only 25 million light-years away towards the small northern constellation Canes Venatici. ...
Elliptical Galaxy M60 (also known as Messier Object 60, Messier 60, M60, or NGC 4649) is an elliptical galaxy in the Virgo constellation. ...
The Mice Galaxies ar two spiral galaxies in the constellation Coma Berenices. ...
Categories: Astronomy stubs | Modern constellations | Constellations | Sculptor constellation ...
4700-4799 External link Spiral Galaxy M94 @ SEDS Messier pages Categories: Astronomy stubs | Canes Venatici constellation | Messier objects | NGC objects | Unbarred spiral galaxies | M94 group ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Canes Venatici (Latin for hunting dogs) is a small northern constellation that was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. ...
The Jewel Box (also known as Open Cluster NGC 4755, NGC 4755, Kappa Crucis, or the Kappa Crucis Cluster) is an open cluster in the Crux constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Crux, being Latin for cross, commonly known as the Southern Cross (in contrast to the Northern Cross), is the smallest of the 88 modern constellations, but nevertheless one of the most famous. ...
The Jewel Box (also known as Open Cluster NGC 4755, NGC 4755, Kappa Crucis, or the Kappa Crucis Cluster) is an open cluster in the Crux constellation. ...
The Jewel Box (also known as Open Cluster NGC 4755, NGC 4755, Kappa Crucis, or the Kappa Crucis Cluster) is an open cluster in the Crux constellation. ...
4800-4899 Messier Object 64, the Black Eye Galaxy. ...
Messier Object 64, the Black Eye Galaxy. ...
Coma Berenices (Latin for Berenices Hair) is a traditional asterism that has since become a constellation. ...
NGC 4881 is a giant elliptical galaxy in the Coma cluster of galaxies. ...
An elliptical galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence characterized by the following physical properties: The giant elliptical galaxy NGC 4881 (the spherical glow at upper left) lies at the edge of the Coma Cluster of Galaxies. ...
// Coma galaxy cluster The Coma Cluster is an huge galaxy cluster and the prototypical rich cluster with over a thousand member galaxies known. ...
4900-4999 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
5000-5999 5000-5099 Globular Cluster M53 (also known as Messier Object 53, Messier 53, M53, or NGC 5024) is a globular cluster in the Coma Berenices constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Coma Berenices (Latin for Berenices Hair) is a traditional asterism that has since become a constellation. ...
The Sunflower Galaxy (also known as Spiral Galaxy M63, Messier Object 63, Messier 63, M63, or NGC 5055) is a spiral galaxy in the Canes Venatici constellation. ...
The Sunflower Galaxy (also known as Spiral Galaxy M63, Messier Object 63, Messier 63, M63, or NGC 5055) is a spiral galaxy in the Canes Venatici constellation. ...
Canes Venatici (Latin for hunting dogs) is a small northern constellation that was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. ...
Lenticular Galaxy NGC 5078 (or simply NGC 5078) is a lenticular galaxy in the Hydra constellation. ...
5100-5199 VLA and Optical image of the Centaurus A Galaxy. ...
VLA and Optical image of the Centaurus A Galaxy. ...
NGC 4414, a typical spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices, is about 56,000 light years in diameter and approximately 60 million light years distant. ...
Categories: Stub | Globular clusters | NGC objects | Milky Way Galaxy | Dwarf galaxies | Local Group | Milky Way Subgroup ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
A small region at the heart of Omega Centauri, containing some 50,000 stars (NASA/STScI) Omega Centauri or NGC 5139 is a globular cluster of stars orbiting our galaxy, the Milky Way. ...
Planetary Nebula NGC 5189 (also known as the Spiral Planetary Nebula or NGC 5189) is a planetary nebula in the Musca constellation. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Messier Object 51, the Whirlpool Galaxy. ...
The Whirlpool Galaxy (also known as Spiral Galaxy M51, Messier Object 51, Messier 51, M51, or NGC 5194) is a classic spiral galaxy located in the Canes Venatici constellation. ...
Canes Venatici (Latin for hunting dogs) is a small northern constellation that was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. ...
Irregular Galaxy NGC 5195 (also known as M51 B or NGC 5195) is an irregular galaxy in the Canes Venatici constellation. ...
5200-5299 Messier Object 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy. ...
Messier Object 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy. ...
Hydra is the largest of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ...
Photo of Messier 3 taken with a 24 telescope in Boulder, Colorado. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Canes Venatici (Latin for hunting dogs) is a small northern constellation that was introduced by Johannes Hevelius in the 17th century. ...
5300-5399 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
5400-5499 Messier Object 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy. ...
Messier Object 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy. ...
Ursa Major (Ursa Maior in Latin) is a constellation visible throughout the year in the northern hemisphere. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Boötes, a name deriving from Egypt, is one of the 88 modern constellations and was also one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
5500-5599 5600-5699 5700-5799 An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
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5800-5899 An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
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A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
The Spindle Galaxy in Draco (also known as the Spindle Galaxy, Lenticular Galaxy NGC 5866 or NGC 5866) is a lenticular galaxy, type S0_3, in the Draco constellation. ...
The Spindle Galaxy (NGC 5866), a lenticular galaxy in the Draco constellation. ...
Draco (Latin for Dragon) is a far northern constellation that is circumpolar for many northern hemisphere observers. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
5900-5999 Globular Cluster M5 (also known as Messier Object 5, Messier 5, M5, or NGC 5904) is a globular cluster in the Serpens constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
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6000-6999 6000-6099 An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Norma (Latin for Normal, i. ...
Globular Cluster M80 Globular Cluster M80 (also known as Messier Object 80, Messier 80, M80, or NGC 6093) is a globular cluster in the Scorpius constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Scorpius ( , and Latin for scorpion) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
6100-6199 Globular Cluster M4 (also known as Messier Object 4, Messier 4, M4, or NGC 6121) is a globular cluster in the Scorpius constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Scorpius ( , and Latin for scorpion) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
Globular Cluster M107 (also known as Messier Object 107, Messier 107, M107 or NGC 6171) is a very loose globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. ...
Ophiuchus (known as the serpent holder) is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ...
In astronomy, reflection nebulae are clouds of dust which are simply reflecting the light of a nearby star or stars. ...
6200-6299 Messier Object 13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules; one of the most prominent and best known globular clusters of the Northern celestial hemisphere. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Hercules is the fifth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ...
Globular Cluster M12 (also known as Messier Object 12, Messier 12, M12, or NGC 6218) is a globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. ...
Ophiuchus (known as the serpent holder) is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ...
Scorpius ( , and Latin for scorpion) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
Chandra image of NGC 6420. ...
Chandra image of NGC 6420. ...
Globular Cluster M10 (also known as Messier Object 10, Messier 10, M10, or NGC 6254) is a globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M62 (also known as Messier Object 62, Messier 62, M62, or NGC 6266) is a globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M19 (also known as Messier Object 19, Messier 19, M19, or NGC 6273) is a globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. ...
6300-6399 NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Globular Cluster M9 (also known as Messier Object 9, Messier 9, M9, or NGC 6333) is a globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Ophiuchus (known as the serpent holder) is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ...
Globular Cluster M92 (also known as Messier Object 92, Messier 92, M92, or NGC 6341) is a globular cluster in the Hercules constellation. ...
Hercules is the fifth largest of the 88 modern constellations. ...
Globular Cluster NGC 6397 (also known as NGC 6397) is a globular cluster in the Ara constellation. ...
Ara (Latin for Altar) is a faint southerly constellation between the constellations Centaurus and Lupus. ...
6400-6499 Globular Cluster M14 (also known as Messier Object 14, Messier 14, M14, or NGC 6402) is a globular cluster in the Ophiuchus constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Ophiuchus (known as the serpent holder) is one of the 88 constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ...
The Butterfly Cluster (also known as Open Cluster M6, Messier Object 6, Messier 6, M6, or NGC 6405) is an open cluster in the Scorpius constellation. ...
The Butterfly Cluster (also known as Open Cluster M6, Messier Object 6, Messier 6, M6, or NGC 6405) is an open cluster in the Scorpius constellation. ...
Scorpius ( , and Latin for scorpion) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
The Ptolemy Cluster (also known as Ptolemys Cluster, the Scorpions Tail, Open Cluster M7, Messier Object 7, Messier 7, M7, or NGC 6475) is an open cluster in the Scorpius constellation. ...
Open star cluster Messier 7 The Ptolemy Cluster (also known as Ptolemys Cluster, the Scorpions Tail, Open Cluster M7, Messier Object 7, Messier 7, M7, or NGC 6475) is an open cluster in the Scorpius constellation. ...
Open Cluster M23 (also known as Messier Object 23, Messier 23, M23, or NGC 6494) is an open cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Sagittarius ( , and Latin for Archer) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. ...
6500-6599 The Trifid nebula. ...
The Trifid nebula. ...
Sagittarius ( , and Latin for Archer) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Messier Object 8, the Lagoon Nebula. ...
Messier Object 8, the Lagoon Nebula. ...
Globular Cluster M21 (also known as Messier Object 21, Messier 21, M21, or NGC 6531) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
MyCn18, the Hourglass Nebula. ...
Categories: Astronomy stubs | NGC objects | Planetary nebulae | Sagittarius constellation ...
Categories: Astronomy stubs | NGC objects | Planetary nebulae | Sagittarius constellation ...
The Cats Eye Nebula: composite image using optical images from the Hubble Space Telescope and X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory The Cats Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Draco. ...
The Cats Eye Nebula: composite image using optical images from the Hubble Space Telescope and X-ray data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory The Cats Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Draco. ...
Draco (Latin for Dragon) is a far northern constellation that is circumpolar for many northern hemisphere observers. ...
An emission nebula is a cloud of ionized gas (i. ...
In astronomy, reflection nebulae are clouds of dust which are simply reflecting the light of a nearby star or stars. ...
6600-6699 - NGC 6611 - M16, the Eagle Nebula, in Serpens
- NGC 6613 - M18, an open cluster in Sagittarius
- NGC 6618 - M17, the Omega Nebula, in Sagittarius
- NGC 6626 - M28, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
- NGC 6637 - M69, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
- NGC 6656 - M22, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
- NGC 6681 - M70, a globular cluster in Sagittarius
- NGC 6694 - M26, an open cluster in Scutum
Messier Object 16, the Eagle Nebula: this eerie, dark structure is a column of cool molecular hydrogen gas and dust that is an incubator for new stars. ...
The Eagle Nebula (also known as Messier Object 16, M16 or NGC 6611) is a young open cluster of stars in the constellation Serpens (Cauda). ...
Serpens (the snake) is one of the 88 modern constellations, and was also one of the 48 listed by Ptolemy. ...
Open Cluster M18 (also known as Messier Object 18, Messier 18, M18, or NGC 6613) is an open cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Sagittarius ( , and Latin for Archer) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. ...
The Omega Nebula (also known as the Swan Nebula, the Horseshoe Nebula, the Lobster Nebula, Diffuse Nebula M17, Messier Object 17, Messier 17, M17, or NGC 6618) is an emission nebula in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
The Omega Nebula (also known as the Swan Nebula, the Horseshoe Nebula, the Lobster Nebula, Diffuse Nebula M17, Messier Object 17, Messier 17, M17, or NGC 6618) is an emission nebula in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M28 (also known as Messier Object 28, Messier 28, M28, or NGC 6626) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Globular Cluster M69 (also known as Messier Object 69, Messier 69, M69, or NGC 6637) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M22 (also known as Messier Object 22, Messier 22, M22, or NGC 6656) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M70 (also known as Messier Object 70, Messier 70, M70, or NGC 6681) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
Open Cluster M26 (also known as Messier Object 26, Messier 26, M26, or NGC 6694) is an open cluster in the Scutum constellation. ...
Scutum (Latin for shield) is a small constellation. ...
6700-6799 The Wild Duck Cluster (also known as Open Cluster M11, Messier Object 11, Messier 11, M11, or NGC 6705) is an open cluster in the Scutum constellation. ...
The Wild Duck Cluster (also known as Open Cluster M11, Messier Object 11, Messier 11, M11, or NGC 6705) is an open cluster in the Scutum constellation. ...
Scutum (Latin for shield) is a small constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Aquila (Latin for Eagle), is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy and is now also part of the list of 88 constellations acknowledged by the IAU. It lies roughly at the celestial equator. ...
Globular Cluster M54 (also known as Messier Object 54, Messier 54, M54, or NGC 6715) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy (SagDEG). ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Sagittarius ( , and Latin for Archer) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. ...
Categories: Stub | Messier objects | NGC objects | Planetary nebulae ...
M57, The Ring Nebula Planetary Nebula M57 (also known as the Ring Nebula, NGC 6720 or Messier Object 57) is located in the constellation Lyra. ...
Lyra (Latin for Lyre) is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
NGC 6745, with the collided galaxy leaving, on lower right NGC 6745 is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Lyra. ...
Lyra (Latin for Lyre) is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 modern constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
PENIS, being Latin for your small cock, is a southern constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M56 (also known as Messier Object 56, Messier 56, M56, or NGC 6779) is a globular cluster in the Lyra constellation. ...
6800-6899 NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Aquila (Latin for Eagle), is one of the 48 constellations listed by Ptolemy and is now also part of the list of 88 constellations acknowledged by the IAU. It lies roughly at the celestial equator. ...
Globular Cluster M55 (also known as Messier Object 55, Messier 55, M55, or NGC 6809) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Sagittarius ( , and Latin for Archer) is a constellation of the zodiac, commonly depicted as a centaur drawing a bow. ...
NGC 6822 taken by Bob Sackett NGC 6822, or Barnards Galaxy is an irregular galaxy part of the local group and was discovered by E. E. Barnard in 1884, with a six inch refractor telescope. ...
Globular Cluster M71 (also known as Messier Object 71, Messier 71, M71, or NGC 6838) is a globular cluster in the Sagitta constellation. ...
Sagitta, being Latin for Arrow, is the third-smallest of all constellations (only Equuleus and Crux are smaller). ...
Messier Object 27, the Dumbbell Nebula The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Messier Object 27, M27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the Vulpecula constellation, at a distance of about 1250 light years. ...
Messier Object 27, the Dumbbell Nebula The Dumbbell Nebula (also known as Messier Object 27, M27, or NGC 6853) is a planetary nebula in the Vulpecula constellation, at a distance of about 1250 light years. ...
Vulpecula, being Latin for Fox, is a faint northern constellation located in the middle of the Summer Triangle, an asterism consisting of the bright stars Deneb, Vega and Altair. ...
Globular Cluster M75 (also known as Messier Object 75, Messier 75, M75, or NGC 6864) is a globular cluster in the Sagittarius constellation. ...
It has been proposed below that Crescent Nebula be renamed and moved to Crescent Nebula. ...
It has been proposed below that Crescent Nebula be renamed and moved to Crescent Nebula. ...
For the software company, see Cygnus Solutions. ...
Delphinus, being Latin for Dolphin, is a rather small (ranked 69th) northern constellation very close to the celestial equator. ...
6900-6999 Open Cluster M29 (also known as Messier Object 29, Messier 29, M29, or NGC 6913) is an open cluster in the Cygnus constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Cygnus (Latin for swan) is a northern constellation. ...
The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Delphinus, being Latin for Dolphin, is a rather small (ranked 69th) northern constellation very close to the celestial equator. ...
Spiral Galaxy NGC 6946. ...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Cepheus is a northern constellation named after King Cepheus in Greek mythology, and is considered to represent a king. ...
Globular Cluster M72 (also known as Messier Object 72, M72, or NGC 6981) is a globular cluster in the Aquarius constellation discovered by Pierre Méchain in August 29, 1780. ...
Aquarius ( , Latin for the Water-bearer or Cup-bearer) is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ...
M73 (also known as NGC 6994) is a group of four stars very close to each other in the constellation of Aquarius. ...
7000-7840 7000-7099 The North America Nebula (also known as NGC 7000) is an emission nebula in the Cygnus constellation, close to Deneb (the tail of the swan and its brightest star). ...
Amateur astronomers photo of the North America Nebula The North America Nebula (also known as NGC 7000) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb (the tail of the swan and its brightest star). ...
A globular cluster is a spherical bundle of stars (star cluster) that orbits a galaxy as a satellite. ...
Delphinus, being Latin for Dolphin, is a rather small (ranked 69th) northern constellation very close to the celestial equator. ...
NGC 7009, the Saturn Nebula. ...
NGC 7009, the Saturn Nebula. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Aquarius ( , Latin for the Water-bearer or Cup-bearer) is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ...
Globular Cluster M15 (also known as Messier Object 15, Messier 15, M15, or NGC 7078) is a globular cluster in the Pegasus constellation. ...
Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ...
Globular Cluster M2 (also known as Messier Object 2, Messier 2, M2, or NGC 7089) is a globular cluster in the Aquarius constellation. ...
Aquarius ( , Latin for the Water-bearer or Cup-bearer) is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ...
Open Cluster M39 (also known as Messier Object 39, Messier 39, M39, or NGC 7092) is an open cluster in the Cygnus constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Cygnus (Latin for swan) is a northern constellation. ...
Globular Cluster M30 (also known as Messier Object 30, Messier 30, M30, or NGC 7099) is a globular cluster in the Capricornus constellation. ...
Capricornus ( or ), a name meaning Horned Goat or That which has horns like a goats in Latin, is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ...
7100-7199 The Triangulum Emission Nebula NGC 604 lies in a spiral arm of Galaxy M33, 2. ...
Cepheus is a northern constellation named after King Cepheus in Greek mythology, and is considered to represent a king. ...
7200-7299 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula. ...
NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula. ...
NGC 6543, the Cats Eye Nebula A planetary nebula is an astronomical object consisting of a glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain types of stars at the end of their lives. ...
Aquarius ( , Latin for the Water-bearer or Cup-bearer) is the eleventh sign of the zodiac, situated between Capricornus and Pisces. ...
7300-7399 Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
Stephans Quintet is a visual grouping of five galaxies, composed of: the Hickson Compact Group 92: a group of four interacting galaxies some 300 million light years away from the Milky Way Galaxy NGC 7320, a closer galaxy estimated to be about 40 million light years away (top-center...
A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Galaxy NGC 7320 (or simply NGC 7320) is a galaxy in the Stephans Quintet. ...
Infrared photos of NGC 7331 as captured by NASAs Spitzer telescope NGC 7331 is a spiral galaxy that was discovered by William Herschel in 1784, and is sometimes referred to as the Milky Ways twin. ...
7400-7499 A spiral galaxy is a type of galaxy in the Hubble sequence which is characterized by the following physical properties: Spiral Galaxy M74 presents a face-on view of its spiral arms. ...
Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ...
7500-7599 7600-7699 Open Cluster M52 (also known as Messier Object 52, Messier 52, M52, or NGC 7654) is an open cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation. ...
An open cluster is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud, and are still gravitationally bound to each other. ...
Cassiopeia is a northern constellation which Greek mythology considered to represent a vain queen. ...
7700-7799 Seyfert Galaxy NGC 7742 imaged by the Hubble Telescope. ...
Seyfert galaxies are spiral or irregular galaxies containing an extremely bright nucleus, most likely caused by a supermassive black hole, that can sometimes outshine the surrounding galaxy. ...
Pegasus is a northern constellation, named after the mythological Pegasus. ...
7800-7840 A detailed list of NGC-objects can be found on de:Liste der NGC-Objekte (in German).
External links - The New General Catalogue Online - official site maintained by the NGC/IC Project.
- List of NGC objects @ SEDS
- List of NGC objects @ The Electronic Sky
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