NGC 2736, The Pencil Nebula
The Pencil Nebula visible in the image is a small part of the famous supernova remnant called Vela SNR, in…
Astronomy
How many stars can you see?
Many of us at least once in our life raising our eyes to the sky wondered how many stars were…
What is the Gravitational collapse?
Gravitational collapse is the contraction of an astronomical object due to the influence of its own gravity, which tends to…
Fireworks Galaxy
NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy or Caldwell 12, is a face-on intermediate spiral galaxy with a small…
All about the Messier 94 galaxy
Messier 94 (abbreviated to M94 and also known as NGC 4736) is a spiral galaxy, located at a distance of…
Planetary nebula-Sh2-216L
Sh2-216 is one of the closest planetary nebulae to us, with a distance of 420 light years. It is also…
Research reveals secret to Jupiter’s curious aurora activity
Auroral displays continue to intrigue scientists, whether the bright lights shine over Earth or over another planet. The lights hold…
Arp 78 galaxy
Arp 78 (also known as NGC 772 and PGC 7525) is a spiral galaxy, located at a distance of around…
The Red Square Nebula
The Red Square Nebula (also known as MWC 922 and IRAS 18184-1302) is a nebula in the constellation of Serpens….
55 Cancri
55 Cancri e is an exoplanet discovered in 2004 that orbits a Sun-like star 40 light-years away from Earth. Being…