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The Great Rift is a dark swath in the Milky Way
The Great Rift or Dark Rift is a darkened swath of the Milky Way where new stars are forming. It's best seen from a rural location away from light pollution.
August 20, 2025
The Omega nebula is a star-forming region
The Omega nebula, also known as the Swan nebula or M17, is visible through binoculars and glorious through a telescope. Here's how to find it.
July 10, 2025
Rho Ophiuchi is filled with glorious color
One of the most colorful regions of the sky, Rho Ophiuchi showcases clusters and nebulae galore. This region is a great target for August nights.
June 28, 2025
M5, your new favorite globular star cluster
M5 in Serpens Caput is a refreshing sight through a small telescope, as thousands of stars cluster together into the tightly packed ball of this globular cluster.
June 6, 2025
The awesome beauty of the Eagle nebula
The Eagle nebula - aka Messier 16 or M16 - is home to several well-known cosmic structures, including the stunning Pillars of Creation and Stellar Spire.
May 15, 2025
Meet Omega Centauri, a giant globular star cluster
Omega Centauri is the Milky Way's largest globular star cluster and contains about 10 million stars. It's even visible from parts of the Northern Hemisphere.
May 14, 2025
Meet M13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
Many stargazers call it the finest globular cluster in the northern half of the heavens. It's M13, also known as the Great Cluster in Hercules.
April 30, 2025
The Coma Berenices galaxy cluster, best in April and May
Myriads of galaxies, visible only in telescopes, shine among the stars of the constellation Coma Berenices. This is the distant Coma Berenices galaxy cluster.
April 10, 2025
Meet the Crab Nebula, remnant of an exploding star
The Crab Nebula, the scattered fragments of a supernova, or exploding star, was observed by earthly skywatchers in the year 1054.
January 24, 2025
The Andromeda galaxy: All you need to know
The Andromeda galaxy is the closest big galaxy to our Milky Way. At 2.5 million light-years, it's the most distant thing you can see with the eye alone.
January 1, 2025
