Explore Omega¹ and Omega² Scorpii, a beautiful naked-eye optical double star in Scorpius that’s easy to enjoy with binoculars on summer nights.
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NGC 6883: Star Cluster Looks Like Asteroids!
Explore NGC 6883, a small star cluster in Cygnus, and discover its connection to a sprawling stellar neighborhood. Includes sketch under suburban skies.
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 75 (NGC 6864): A Dense Globular Cluster in Sagittarius
Explore Messier 75 globular cluster viewed through an 8-inch telescope, showing its dense core and surrounding stars in Sagittarius.
IC 4996: A Faint, Yet Rich Star Cluster in Cygnus
Explore IC 4996, a young open star cluster in Cygnus. Discover its brilliant blue stars, stellar youth, and tips for observing this cosmic nursery.
Anser: A Warm Double Star in Vulpecula
Anser is a bright optical double star in the constellation Vulpecula. It is a member of the Arcturus stream, meaning the Milky Way stole the star from a dwarf galaxy in the past.
SHJ 282 (STT 525): A Multiple System of Orange and Blue in Lyra
Otto Struve 525 (aka STT 525) is a triple-star system that features a golden primary (Star A) with two companions (stars B & C) in the constellation Lyra. The Star C is a pretty blue color. Also known as SAO 67566.
Chi Cygni: The Pulsating Beauty of Cygnus
Explore Chi Cygni, a variable red giant in Cygnus whose rhythmic brightening and fading reveal the life cycles of stars. Includes new astrophotography.