The M109 barred spiral galaxy, also known as NGC 3992, can be found in the constellation Ursa Major. This galaxy is approximately 83.5 million light-years away from Earth with NASA saying it’s around 60 million light years away. This makes M109 an incredibly distant yet amazing target for astronomers and astrophotographers alike. The defining feature […]
Welcome starry-eyed friends to our cosmic journey at the speed of light! Did you know light zips through space at about 299,792 kilometres per second? That’s seriously fast—so fast, in fact, that talking in kilometres just doesn’t do it justice. Instead, we use the term “light-year” to measure vast interstellar distances. Now, imagine flipping on […]
Hello, fellow backckyard astronomers and stargazers! Let’s hop into our virtual spaceship and zoom out to one of the universe’s most captivating sights, the M51 Whirlpool Galaxy! Now, buckle up because we’re off on a cosmic journey that stretches across millions of years as we check out this colourful galactic wonder. Firstly, our intergalactic GPS […]
Ever gazed up at the star-studded night sky and felt a tug of curiosity about the swirling mysteries hidden in its canvas? Well, strap in, space enthusiasts, because today, we’re embarking on an imaginary cosmic journey to one of the most spectacular sights out there: the M42 Orion Nebula. Situated approximately 1,344 light-years away from […]
The NGC 891 galaxy, in the constellation of Andromeda, is a dazzling galaxy showstopper and has affectionately been dubbed the “Silver Sliver” due to its needle-thin appearance in our sky. NGC 891 is located around about an astounding 30 million light-years from Earth. Now, light-years measure the distance light travels in one year, and since […]
I have to say that I find the Phantom Galaxy, or Messier 74 as it’s also known, (M74) a mesmerisingly beautiful sight. It’s kind of spooky, otherworldly and a living testament to the mystery and absolute magnificence that is the universe. M74 is located within the Pisces constellation at an incredible distance of around 32 […]
