Before Halley’s Comet arrived, a dazzling visitor lit the sky. Explore the story of the Great January Comet of 1910, the famous Daylight Comet.
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Messier 89 (NGC 4552): A Cosmic Billiard Ball in Virgo
Learn about Messier 89 and its unique appearance, historical notes, and a backyard sketch of Virgo’s unique cosmic billiard ball through an 8-inch scope.
NGC 2903: A Beautiful Spiral that Messier Missed in Leo
Explore NGC 2903, a bright barred spiral galaxy in Leo that rewards backyard observers as it’s often overlooked for other Messier galaxies.
The Great Comet of 1811: Companion to a Shaking World
Discover the Great Comet of 1811—Napoleon’s Comet that blazed during the New Madrid earthquakes, inspired Tecumseh, and created the legendary 1811 comet wine vintage.
NGC 2627: A Quaint, Open Cluster in Pyxis
Explore NGC 2627, a subtle open star cluster in Pyxis, featuring faint stars, rich history, and intriguing stellar evolution clues.
NGC 4038 and 4039: The Antennae Galaxies
A look at the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038/4039): a merging pair in Corvus, starburst activity, and a suburban observation using Seestar S50.
Catching April’s Dawn Comet: C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS
Track Comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) in April 2026 skies. Read personal observations and learn when and where to see this rare dawn comet and capture it before perihelion.
Shattered by the Sun: The Great Comet of 1882
Discover the Great Comet of 1882: a brilliant sungrazer that split apart. Explore its impact on astronomy and the early life of observer E.E. Barnard.