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Messier 7 - Ptolemy's Cluster258 viewsAn open cluster of stars in the constellation Scorpius. Southernmost Messier object. 980 light years distant. Also designated NGC 6475.Nov 17, 2023
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NGC 7822 - Star-forming region in Cepheus216 viewsIncludes the emission nebula Sharpless 171 and the star cluster Berkeley 59. Around 3000 light-years from Earth.Nov 17, 2023
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The annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023 - Montage of 24 images266 viewsA montage illustrating the progress of the annular eclipse of October 14, 2023, as seen from Bryce Point, Bryce Canyon, Utah, from immediately prior to first contact to immediately after fourth contactNov 17, 2023
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IC5146 - The Cocoon Nebula226 viewsEmission/reflection nebula in Cygnus, surrounded by dark nebula Barnard 168 (B168) which also appears as a trail behind the CocoonSep 27, 2023
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NGC6334 - Cat's Paw Nebula209 viewsAn emission nebula and star-forming region in the constellation Scorpius; distance from Earth is about 5500 light-years. Also known as Gum 64 or the Bear Claw Nebula.Sep 26, 2023
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SH2-132, The Lion Nebula206 viewsEmission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, near the border with Lacerta; about 10,400 light-years away..Sep 26, 2023
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NGC6992 - The Eastern Veil Nebula245 viewsPart of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant in Cygnus. Also known as the Network Nebula.Sep 26, 2023
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NGC6960 - The Western Veil Nebula217 viewsPart of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant in Cygnus. Also known as the Witches’ Broom. Sep 26, 2023
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Sharpless 9 - Emission nebula in Scorpius219 viewsThere is also an area of reflection nebula (blue) around the star Sigma Scorpii, but the processing of this version doesn't reveal it very well. The globular cluster M4 is also in the field of view.Sep 26, 2023
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Sharpless 11 - The War and Peace Nebula in Scorpius221 viewsHII region in Scorpius. Also known as Gum 66 and NGC 6357; ionised by the Pismis 24 and AH03 J1725−34.4 star clusters.Sep 26, 2023
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NGC7380 - The Wizard Nebula214 viewsOpen cluster with surrounding nebulosity in Cepheus, about 8500 light-years away.Sep 26, 2023
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Markarian's Chain of Galaxies213 viewsA chain of galaxies in the Virgo Cluster, named after a Soviet astronomer. Right to left: M84, M86, NGC 4477, NGC 4473, NGC4461, NGC 4458, NGC4438 and NGC4435.Sep 26, 2023
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