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NGC 891- Silver Sliver Galaxy610 viewsAn edge-on spiral galaxy in Andromeda; about 30 million light-years distant; similar in size to the Milky Way.
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NGC 4631, The Whale Galaxy629 viewsA barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. Contains a central starburst - a region of intense star formation. The "calf" - the nearby dwarf galaxy - is NGC 4527.
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The Horsehead Nebula in Orion665 viewsThe Horsehead Nebula, Barnard 33, is a dark nebula, silhouetted against the bright emission nebula IC 434. The large blue object to the left of IC 434 is a reflection nebula, NGC 2023. They are all found near the star Alnitak, the easternmost star in Orion's belt, which is off the frame to the right, and are 1400 light-years from Earth.
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M23 - Open Cluster in Sagittarius634 viewsIn front of an extensive gas and dust network. Around 300 million years old and 2050 light-years away.
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M18 and M17 together600 viewsTwo Messier objects - M18, a sparse open cluster, at left, 4230 light-years away; and M17, the Swan or Omega Nebula, at right, 5 to 6 thousand light-years distant, both in Sagittarius.
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M1 - The Crab Nebula, narrowband version708 viewsA Hubble palette rendition of the remnant of the supernova seen by Chinese astronomers in 1054 CE.
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Sharpless2-180671 viewsDiffuse emission nebula in Cassiopeia, quite dim
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NGC6960 - The Western Veil Nebula635 viewsPart of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant in Cygnus. Also known as the Witches’ Broom.

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Sh2-290 - Planetary Nebula in Cancer649 viewsAlso known as Abell 31 and PK 219+31.1. Ancient planetary nebula, about 2000 light-years away, one of the largest in the sky but very dim.Jul 10, 2025
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Sh2-311 - Emission nebula in Puppis613 viewsSharpless 311 (Sh2-311, NGC 2467, Gum 9, LBN 1065 + 1067) is a bright nebula located approximately 20,500 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.Jul 10, 2025
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Sharpless2-313 - Planetary Nebula in Hydra650 viewsAbout 400 light-years away. Also known as Abell 35 or PN G303.6+40.0.Jul 10, 2025
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Sharpless2-180671 viewsDiffuse emission nebula in Cassiopeia, quite dimJul 10, 2025
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NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet636 viewsAn emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major. About 12,000 light-years distant and 30 light-years in size. Associated with the Wolf-Rayet star WR7.Jul 10, 2025
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M74, Spiral Galaxy in Pisces644 viewsGrand design spiral galaxy with two clearly defined spiral arms winding counterclockwise from center. About 32 million light-years distant.Jul 10, 2025
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Messier 67 - Open cluster in Cancer630 viewsSometimes called King Cobra or Golden Eye Cluster. Distance 2600-2900 light-years. Estimated age 3.2 to 5 billion years.Jul 10, 2025
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M44 - The Beehive Cluster608 viewsOpen cluster in the constellation Cancer. Around 600 light-years distant and 600 million years old.Jul 10, 2025

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