Best Deep-Sky Objects for Beginners: Southern Hemisphere

If you’ve already explored the brightest constellations in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s time to level up! Let’s move on to the wonders of the deep sky — galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters. Don’t rush out to buy an expensive telescope: over half of the objects on this list are visible to the naked eye! Far from city lights, you can spot them yourself, and with binoculars or a simple telescope, their hidden beauty truly comes alive.

You’ll also discover how to locate each deep-sky object in the sky using bright stars and familiar asterisms as your guides. And if star-hopping feels tricky, there’s an easier way: open the astronomy app Sky Tonight. Just type the object’s name into the search field, and the app will instantly show you where to look.

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