Category: Deep-Sky Objects

  • Globular Clusters

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 34, Number 4. An Introduction to Globular Clusters Globular Clusters (aka Globulars) are some of the more interesting objects viewed by…

  • Galaxies

    FAS Astronomers Blog, Volume 34, Number 3. Deep-sky objects such as globular clusters, open clusters, and nebulae are some of the more interesting objects found…

  • FAS Observatory Director Images all 110 Messier Objects

    FAS Observatory Director Dr. Bill Rankin has captured images of all 110 Messier Objects. Messier objects were compiled by Charles Messier back in the 1700s…

  • The Trifid Nebula (M20)

    One of the most popular deep-sky objects is The Trifid Nebula (M20 / NGC 6514). It is an emission nebula that shines with both a…