NGC 4651, also known as the Umbrella Galaxy, is a stunning celestial object located approximately 62 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Coma Berenices. This galaxy is a beautiful spiral galaxy, but what sets it apart is its unique shape, which resembles an umbrella, giving it the distinctive nickname. What makes NGC 4651 […]
M61, also known as NGC 4303, is a stunning spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is approximately 52 million light-years away from Earth, making it a notable target for amateur backyard astronomers. This distance places M61 at a perfect vantage point for observers to capture its beauty and detail, while also presenting challenges […]
I’ll need to take some more subs and increase the definition! In the meantime… M108, also known as the Surfboard Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major. It sits at a distance of approximately 45 million light-years from Earth, making it a challenging target for amateur backyard astronomers to capture […]
Exploring the Cosmic Arcade: NGC 281, The Pac-Man Nebula Among the celestial spectacles strewn across our night sky, NGC 281 stands out as a particularly fascinating object. Located approximately 9,500 light-years away from Earth, this emission nebula has been playfully dubbed the Pac-Man Nebula due to its resemblance to the iconic 1980s arcade game character. […]
**NGC 3628: A Glimpse into the Hamburger Galaxy** In the expansive tapestry of the cosmos, few celestial structures have captivated the imaginations of astronomers and enthusiasts alike quite like NGC 3628—affectionately deemed the ‘Hamburger Galaxy.’ Tucked away in the boundless sea of spacetime, some 35 million light-years from Earth, in the constellation of Leo, NGC […]
**An Astrophysical Analysis of the Needle Galaxy, NGC 4565** I was super excited to get the chance to image this one! An early morning start and the good old Seestar S50 getting ready to brace the -3c temperatures we were expecting. The great thing is that NGC 4565 really pushes what this scope can image; […]