In the constellation Cygnus, about 5,000 light-years from Earth, lies the so-called Crescent Nebula. In astronomical catalogues it is listed as NGC 6888. Its name comes from its shape, which in photographs resembles a glowing crescent. The Crescent Nebula is…
In the constellation Cygnus, about 6,000 light-years from Earth, lies the remarkable star WR 134. It belongs to the rare class of so-called Wolf-Rayet stars. These stars are extremely massive, extremely hot, and are in the final stages of their…
The dark nebula LDN 1235, better known as the “Dark Shark Nebula,” is a fascinating object in the constellation Cepheus. It lies about 650 light-years away from Earth and spans roughly 3 degrees across the sky, corresponding to several dozen…
The Cat’s Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543, is a stunning planetary nebula located in the constellation Draco, about 3,000 light-years from Earth. It is considered one of the most complex and best-studied planetary nebulae known. Its distinctive shape…
Sh2-174 appears delicate and floral, which is why it is also known as the „Valentine Rose“ Nebula. It is an impressive planetary nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 1,000 light-years from Earth, with an angular size of about 20′…
The Pinwheel Galaxy (M 101) is one of the bright and large galaxies in the sky, and with a diameter of 170,000 light-years, it is nearly twice the size of our Milky Way. Despite being 20 million light-years away, it…
In the constellation Cepheus lies this beautiful dark nebula surrounded by numerous dust filaments. At the tip of the nebula is the reflection nebula LBN 531 / VdB 152, also known as the Cave or Wolf Cave Nebula. The red…
NGC 4395 is located 15 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. This relatively faint barred spiral galaxy, with a diameter of 55,000 light-years, is about half the size of our Milky Way. NGC 4395 befindet sich 15 Millionen…
This large emission nebula is located 3,000 light-years away. Its diameter is approximately 150 light-years, making it 3° across in the sky… that’s the equivalent of 6 full moons. This nebula is illuminated by dozens of hot stars, only a…
This large galaxy is located 24 million light-years away. With a diameter of approximately 130,000 light years, it is slightly larger than our own Milky Way. In the constellation of the Big Dipper, it is directly above us in the…
