The Triangulum Galaxy
This is the third largest member of our ‘Local Group’ of galaxies and is estimated to contain around 40 billion stars... seems small when compared to 400 billion for the Milky Way and 1 trillion stars for the Andromeda Galaxy.
ReadSuper Moon
The term ‘super’ is used to classify a full moon at its closest approach to the Earth (perigee) and it appears almost 14% larger in diameter than when it’s furthest away (apogee).
ReadThe Orion Nebula
Just below Orion's belt, this nebula is a highlight of the North American winter sky and is one of the most photographed and studied celestial objects.
ReadThe Horsehead and the Flame (IC434/NGC2024)
As a kid, I always marvelled at images of the Horsehead Nebula and, ever since then, I’ve wanted to see its true beauty for myself... just wow.
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