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Tag Archives: Corvus

NGC 4038 and 4039: The Antennae Galaxies

Photo of the antennae galaxies with their tidal tails.

A look at the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038/4039): a merging pair in Corvus, starburst activity, and a suburban observation using Seestar S50.

Posted byWayne McGrawApril 26, 2026Posted inCaldwell Object, Galaxies, Top ObjectTags:Arp 244, Astronomy, Caldwell 60, Corvus, Deep Sky Objects, NGC 4038, NGC 4039, Seestar S50, SpringLeave a comment on NGC 4038 and 4039: The Antennae Galaxies

Struve 1659: The Stargate Cluster (Asterism) in Corvus

Learn about the star cluster Struve 1659 also known as the Stargate Cluster. The object is an asterism in the southern constellation of Corvus best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere in the spring.

Posted byWayne McGrawMay 13, 2023June 1, 2023Posted inStar ClustersTags:Corvus, Spring1 Comment on Struve 1659: The Stargate Cluster (Asterism) in Corvus

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