Category: Deep-Sky Objects
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The Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888)
One of the more interesting summer deep-sky objects is the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888 / Caldwell 27). If you look closely it appears to be…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…