Author: Dave Hearn

Here is M51, better known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, taken with the RC-12 astrograph at KPO. The Whirlpool Galaxy, also known as M51, is a stunning celestial object that has fascinated astronomers and stargazers for centuries. Located approximately 23 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Canes Venatici, this galaxy is a beautiful spiral Read More …

The globular cluster known as Messier 3 or M3 is one of the most impressive and fascinating objects in the night sky. Located in the constellation of Canes Venatici, M3 was first discovered by Charles Messier in 1764 and has been a favorite among astronomers ever since. M3 is a densely packed cluster of stars, Read More …

This is NGC 4565, better known as the Needle Galaxy. NGC 4565 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices, approximately 40 million light-years away from Earth. Also known as the Needle Galaxy, it is a beautiful sight for astronomers and amateur stargazers alike. The galaxy is awe-inspiring, with its disk of stars Read More …

NGC 281, which is also known as the Pac-Man Nebula, is located in the constellation Cassiopeia and is easily visible through binoculars and small telescopes. This nebula has been known since the mid-1800s, and it has since become one of the most recognizable objects in the night sky. From a distance, NGC 281 appears as Read More …

Here are NGC 7023 and LBN 487, collectively also known as the Iris Nebula, is one of the most well-known reflection nebulae in the night sky. Located in the constellation Cepheus, the light from this nebula – which it receives from a nearby hot, young star – reveals the details of its intricate structures. This Read More …