Nebulas – The Garden Astronomer

The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024): Orion’s Subtle Fire

Features both the Horsehead and Flame Nebula in one color picture

Discover Orion’s Flame Nebula, glowing crimson from hidden star IRS2b. Learn about its beauty and how to observe visually and with a Seestar.

Messier 76: The Little Dumbbell Nebula in Perseus

Shows Messier 76 planetary nebula featuring bright bar in the middle with colorful lobes protruding from top and bottom

Learn about Messier 76, the Little Dumbbell Nebula in Perseus, a bipolar planetary nebula with twin lobes and a scorching central star. Includes personal observations and Seestar images.

NGC 1360: Robin’s Egg Nebula in Fornax

Shows the blue Robin Egg Nebula to support the article.

Explore NGC 1360, the Robin’s Egg Nebula in Fornax, imaged with Seestar S50, revealing its faint oval shape and binary star heart in the night sky.

Navi: The Star Behind the Ghost of Cassiopeia

Image of Cassiopeia constellation in a starry sky.

Explore Gamma Cassiopeiae (Navi) and the Ghost Nebula IC 63, its history, stellar energy, and connection to astronaut Gus Grissom.

NGC 6818: Little Gem Nebula in Sagittarius

Discover the Little Gem Nebula (NGC 6818) in Sagittarius—a vivid blue-green bubble marking a star’s final breath, as I observed through my telescope.

The Crescent Nebula: A Star’s Fiery Farewell

Discover the NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula—its turbulent origins, glowing arcs, and my sketch and photo showcasing this breathtaking deep-sky marvel.

Messier 1 (NGC 1952): A Champagne Supernova in the Sky

Explore Messier 1 (Crab Nebula), a supernova remnant in Taurus, with detailed sketches, photos, and tips for observing this winter deep-sky gem.

The Iris Nebula: A Flower Blooming in the Dark

Explore the stunning Iris Nebula (NGC 7023 or Caldwell 4), a breathtaking reflection nebula in Cepheus. Discover how the central star illuminates its dust and gas, creating a glowing blue celestial flower. See my sketch and Seestar S50 image to visualize what you can expect to see. Learn about its history, distance (1,300 light-years), and why astrophotographers cherish this beautiful autumn target.