Messier Objects
The Crab Nebula Looks Completely Different in X-Rays, Revealing its Magnetic Fields
An international team of astronomers has created the most accurate map to date of the Crab Nebula's magnetic field, revealing…
Messier 96 – the NGC 3368 Spiral Galaxy
Located in the Leo constellation, about 31 million light-years from Earth, is the double-sparred spiral galaxy known as Messier 96.
Messier 95 – the NGC 3351 Barred Spiral Galaxy
Located in the constellation Leo, about 33 million light-years from Earth, is the barred spiral galaxy known as Messier 95.
How Spiral Galaxies Get Their Shape
Spiral galaxies are an iconic form. They're used in product logos and all sorts of other places. We even live…
Messier 94 – the Cat’s Eye Galaxy
Located in the constellation Canes Venatici, roughly 15 million light years from Earth, is the spiral galaxy known as the…
Messier 93 – the NGC 2447 Open Star Cluster
Located about 3,600 light-years from Earth in the constellation Puppis is the open star cluster known as Messier 93.
Messier 92 – the NGC 6341 Globular Cluster
Located in the Hercules constellation, roughly 26,700 light-years from Earth, is the globular cluster known as Messier 92.
Messier 90 – the NGC 4569 Spiral Galaxy
Welcome back to Messier Monday! Today, we continue in our tribute to our dear friend, Tammy Plotner, by looking at…
Messier 88 – the NGC 4501 Spiral Galaxy
Located in the Coma Berenices constellation, about 50 to 60 million light-years from Earth, is the spiral galaxy known as…
Messier 85 – the NGC 4382 Elliptical (Lenticular) Galaxy
Located in the Coma Berenices constellation, roughly 60 million light years from Earth, is the elliptical galaxy known as Messier…