Introduction
Lemon Slice Nebula, also known as IC 3568, is a Planetary Nebula located in The Camelopardalis Constellation. Lemon Slice Nebula is located around 4500 Light Years from Earth. The Core of Lemon Slice Nebula has a diameter of 0.4 Light Years. Lemon Slice Nebula has an almost perfect circular shape. Lemon Slice Nebula was given its name by American Astronomer James B. Kaler.
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Introduction
Pelican Nebula, also known as IC 5070 and IC 5067, is a Emission Nebula located in The Cygnus Constellation. Pelican Nebula is located 1800 Light Years from Earth. Introduction
Flame Nebula, also known as NGC 2024 and Sharpless 277, is an Emission Nebula located in The Orion Constellation. Flame Nebula is located around 900 Light Years to 1500 Light Years away from Earth. Flame Nebula has a radius of 6 Light Years. Flame Nebula contains around 800 Stars in its center cluster. Introduction
Cone Nebula, also known as part of NGC 2264, is a dark nebula located in The Monoceros Constellation. Cone Nebula is located 2700 Light Years from Earth. Cone Nebula has a radius of 4 Light Years Cone Nebula contains The Christmas Tree Cluster. Cone Nebula was discovered in December 26th 1785 by German-Born British Astronomer William Hershel. Introduction
Barnard's Loop, also known as Sh 2-276, is an Emission Nebula located in The Orion Nebula. Barnard's Loop is located around 518 Light Years or 1434 Light Years from Earth. Barnard's Loop has a radius of around 50 Light Years to 150 Light Years. Barnard's Loop is a piece of The Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. Barnard's Loop is believed to be from a Supernova Explosion 2 Million Years ago. Introduction
Little Dumbbell Nebula, also known as Barbell Nebula, Cork Nebula, Messier 76, NGC 650, NGC 651, and M76, is a Planetary Nebula located inside The Perseus Constellation. Little Dumbbell Nebula is located 2500 Light Years from Earth. Little Dumbbell Nebula has a radius 0.617 Light Years. Little Dumbbell Nebula was discovered in 1780 by French Astronomer Pierre Francois Andre Mechain. Introduction
Red Square Nebula, also known as MWC 922, is a Protoplanetary Nebula located inside The Serpens Constellation. Red Square Nebula is located 5000 Light Years from Earth. Red Square Nebula is also a bipolar Nebula. Red Square Nebula is most known for being shaped like a square, hence the name Red Square Nebula. Introduction
Erindanus, also known as The River Eridanus, is a constellation in space that borders Fornax, Cetus, Lepus, Hydrus, Phoenix, Orion, Tucana, Taurus, Horologium and Caelum. Erindanus has 24 Main Stars and 32 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Erindanus is Achernar (Alpha Eridani). Introduction
The Great January Comet of 1910, also known as C/1910 A1, 1910 I, 1910a and Daylight Comet, is a comet in space that passed by Earth on January 12th, 1910. The Great Comet of 1910 passes by Earth around every 57,300 Years. The Great Comet of 1910 is believed to have been the brightest comet of the 1900s AD, even outshining Venus at points. According to calculations, The Great Comet of 1910 will pass by Earth again in 59,210 AD. Introduction
Sextans, also known as The Sextant, is a constellation in space that borders Leo, Crater and Hydra. Sextans has 3 Main Stars and 5 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Sextans is Alpha Sextantis (Alpha Sextansis). Introduction
Hydrus, also known as The Water Snake, is a constellation in space that borders Phoenix, Tucana, Octans, Mensa, Dorado, Reticulum, Horologium and Erindanus. Hydrus has 3 Main Stars and 4 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Hydrus is Beta Hydri. Introduction
Sagitta, also known as Arrow, is a constellation in space that borders Vulpecula, Aquila, Hercules and Delphinus. Sagitta has 4 Main Stars and 2 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Sagitta is Gamma Sagittae. Introduction
Lacerta, also known as Lizard, Little Cassiopeia or The Lizard is a constellation in space that borders Andromeda, Cassiopeia, Pegasus, Cepheus and Cygnus. Lacerta has 5 Main Stars and 12 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Lacerta is Alpha Lacertae. Introduction
Equuleus, also known as Pony, Little Horse, Foal or The Pony, is a constellation in space that borders Pegasus, Aquarius and Delphinus. Equuleus has 3 Main Stars and 2 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Equuleus is Kitalpha (Alpha Equulei). Introduction
Piscis Austrinus, also known as Southern Fish, which the translation from Latin, is a constellation in space that borders Grus, Aquarius, Capricornus, Microscopium and Sculptor. Piscis Austrinus has 7 Main Stars and 6 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Piscis Austrinus is Fomalhaut (Alpha Piscis Austrini). Introduction
Lynx, also known as Cat, Feline or The Cat, is a constellation in space that borders Ursa Major, Leo, Leo Minor, Auriga, Camelopardalis, Gemini and Cancer. Lynx has 4 Main Stars and 6 of its stars has known planets. The brightest star in Lynx is Alpha Lyncis. Introduction
Corona Australis, also known as Southern Crown, is a constellation in space that borders Ara, Scorpius, Telescopium and Sagittarius. Corona Australis has 6 Main Stars and 2 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Corona Australis is Alpha Coronae Australis. Introduction
Great Comet of 1577, also known as C/1577 V1, is a comet that passed Earth in 1577 AD. Great Comet of 1577 was so great, that all of Europe was able to witness its glory on November 1577. Today, this same comet is believed to be 320 Astronomical Units from The Sun. Other places besides Europe reference this Comet as well. ON November 8th, Japanese Astronomer who witnessed the comet described it as "a moon-like brightness and a white tail spanning over 60 degrees". Introduction
Coma Berenices, also known as Berenice's Hair, is a constellation in space that borders Leo, Virgo, Ursa Major, Bootes and Canes Venatici. Coma Berenices has 3 Main Stars and 5 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Coma Berenices is Beta Comae Berenices. Introduction
Circinus, also known as Compass, is a constellation in space that borders Musca, Apus, Centaurus, Lupus, Norma and Triangulum Australe. Circinus has 3 Main Stars and 2 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Circinus is Alpha Circini. Introduction
Mensa, also known as The Table Mountain, is a constellation in the night sky that borders Hydrus, Dorado, Chameleon, Octans and Volans. Mensa has 4 Main Stars and 3 of its star has planets. Introduction
Magellanic Stream is a Intergalactic High-Velocity Cloud located in The Dorado Constellation, Mensa Constellation and The Sculptor Constellation. Magellanic Stream is a high-velocity space cloud that streches from Large Magellanic Cloud to Small Magellanic Cloud. Magellanic Stream was discovered in 1965. Introduction
Monocerus, also known as Unicorn or The Unicorn, is a constellation in the night sky that borders Canis Major, Canis Minor, Hydra, Orion, Puppis, Gemini and Lepus. Monocerus has 4 Main Stars and 16 of its stars has planets. Introduction
Lyra, also known as Lyre or Harp, is a constellation in space that borders Draco, Hercules, Cygnus and Vulpecula. Lyra has 5 Main Stars. The Brightest star in Lyra is Vega (Alpha Lyrae). Introduction
Microscopium, also known as Microscope or The Microscope, is a constellation in space that borders Grus, Indus, Capricornus, Sagittarius, Telescopium and Piscis Austrinus. Microscopium has 5 Main Stars and 2 of its stars has planets. The brightest star in Microscopium is Gamma Microscopii. |
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