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Tag Archives: Seestar S50

Omega¹ and Omega² Scorpii: Attractive Optical Double Star

Color photo of Omega¹ and Omega² Scorpii double star showing a blue and yellow star as they appear in the summer sky

Explore Omega¹ and Omega² Scorpii, a beautiful naked-eye optical double star in Scorpius that’s easy to enjoy with binoculars on summer nights.

Posted byWayne McGrawJune 24, 2026Posted inDouble/Multiple StarsTags:Astronomy, Binocular, Omega Scorpii, Optical Double Stars, Scorpius, Seestar S50, SummerLeave a comment on Omega¹ and Omega² Scorpii: Attractive Optical Double Star

NGC 925: Triangulum’s Lawless Galaxy

Photo of the NGC 925 Galaxy in color

Explore Triangulum’s rule-breaking NGC 925 (the Amatha Galaxy). See how this lopsided barred spiral defies physics to birth new stars at its edges.

Posted byWayne McGrawJune 22, 2026Posted inGalaxiesTags:Amatha Galaxy, Astronomy, Autumn, NGC 925, Seestar S50, TriangulumLeave a comment on NGC 925: Triangulum’s Lawless Galaxy

Capella: The Golden Four-Star System of Auriga

Photo of yellow star of Capella in constellation Auriga

Explore Capella, the winter jewel of Auriga. Learn the science behind this quadruple star system and how to spot its red dwarf companions.

Posted byWayne McGrawJune 7, 2026Posted inDouble/Multiple Stars, Notable StarsTags:13 Aurigae, Alpha Aurigae, Auriga, Binary Star, Capella, Quadruple star system, Seestar S50, WinterLeave a comment on Capella: The Golden Four-Star System of Auriga

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

Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174): Orion’s Hidden Face

Red glow of Monkey Head Nebula

Explore the Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174) in Orion—its glowing red gas, newborn stars, discovery history, and tips for observing this hidden winter deep-sky object.

Posted byWayne McGrawMarch 18, 2026Posted inNebulas, Star Clusters, Top ObjectTags:Astronomy, Astrophotography, Cr 84, NGC 2024, NGC 2174, NGC 2175, Orion, Seestar S50, Sh 2-252, Sharpless 2-252, WinterLeave a comment on Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174): Orion’s Hidden Face

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.

Posted byWayne McGrawJanuary 3, 2026Posted inMessier Objects, NebulasTags:Autumn, Butterfly Nebula, M76, Messier 76, NGC 650, NGC 651, Perseus, Seestar S50, Seestar Targets, WinterLeave a comment on Messier 76: The Little Dumbbell Nebula in Perseus

NGC 663: A Star Cluster Known for its Massive Star Evolution

Explore NGC 663 (Caldwell 10), a rich open star cluster in Cassiopeia, ideal for studying massive stars and double stars.

Posted byWayne McGrawDecember 23, 2025Posted inStar ClustersTags:Autumn, Caldwell 10, Cassiopeia, Lawnmower Cluster, Open Star Cluster, Seestar S50, Winter1 Comment on NGC 663: A Star Cluster Known for its Massive Star Evolution

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.

Posted byWayne McGrawDecember 12, 2025December 12, 2025Posted inNebulas, Top ObjectTags:Astronomy, Autumn, Fornax, Planetary Nebula, Seestar S50, WinterLeave a comment on NGC 1360: Robin’s Egg Nebula in Fornax

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