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NGC 2244

The Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula is located in the constellation of Monoceros. The name comes from the obvious rose-like shape of the emission nebula that glows brightly background. In the center of…

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Globular Cluster NGC 5139

Omega Centauri

Omega Centauri is the largest globular cluster in the Milky Way galaxy. There are an estimated 10 million stars in this star cluster. Sir Edmund Halley discovered this cluster in…

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IC1805

The Heart Nebula

IC1805, also known as the Heart Nebula is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The red nebula is known as emission nebula and occurs due to ionized hydrogen gas. There is…

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NGC 869 & NGC 884 Open Clusters

The Double Cluster

The Double Cluster is a pair of relatively close open star clusters located in the constellation of Perseus. With a wide field eyepiece in a modest telescope it is like…

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