Tammy Plotner
Messier 34 – the NGC 1039 Open Star Cluster
Located in the northern skies, in the direction of the Perseus constellation, is the open star cluster known as Messier…
The Cassiopeia Constellation
In the northern skies (recognizable from its W shape) is the familiar constellation of Cassiopeia, one of the 48 traditional…
Messier 33 – The Triangulum Galaxy
Located in the Triangulum constellation, about 3 million light-years from Earth, is the Triangulum Galaxy (aka. Messier 33).
The Carina Constellation
Located in the southern sky is the constellation Carina, which has several impressive stars and associated Deep Sky Objects.
Messier 32 – the “Le Gentil” Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy
Located in the direction of the Andromeda Constellation is the dwarf elliptical galaxy known as "Le Gentil" (or Messier 32),…
The Constellation Capricornus
Located in the ecliptic plane of the galaxy, where it is bordered by other "watery" asterisms, is the ancient constellation…
Messier 31 – Observing Andromeda (M31)
Located north of the celestial equator in the direction of the Andromeda Constellation lies the spectacular Andromeda Galaxy (aka. Messier…
Messier 30 – The NGC 7099 Globular Cluster
Located approximately 26,000 light years from Earth, in the direction of the Capricornus constellation. is the globular cluster known as…
Messier 29 – The NGC 6913 Open Star Cluster
In the northern skies, in the direction of the Cygnus constellation, lies Messier 29 - an open star cluster that…
The Canis Minor Constellation
Located in the northern skies, surrounded by the Monoceros, Gemini, Cancer and Hydra, is the constellation known as Canis Minor.