Clusters, Nebulae, Galaxies
Deep-sky objects (DSO) are celestial objects that lie outside the Solar System. They comprise galaxies, planetary nebulae, and star clusters. Deep-sky objects appear as fuzzy spots to the naked eye and start to take shape when looked at through binoculars or a telescope. Here, you’ll learn when and how to observe the most famous DSOs.
Understanding the Night Sky: The Bortle Scale
Wondering if you can spot that galaxy or nebula from your backyard? 🌌Our infographic has the answers! Here we use the Bortle Scale to illustrate how light pollution affects what you see. Get to know the night sky and enhance your stargazing experience!
The Pleiades: One of the Best Naked-Eye Deep-Sky Objects
How many stars can be observed in the Pleiades star cluster? 💫 Most stargazers only see six – learn how to spot more!
Best Deep-Sky Objects for Beginners (Northern Hemisphere)
Learn how to see the brightest galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters in the Northern Hemisphere. Perfect for budding astronomers!
Messier Marathon: How to See 110 Deep-Sky Objects In One Night?
Meet the Messier Marathon – a fun stargazing challenge! Discover how to find dazzling galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae in a single night. Are you ready to try?
Top 10 Deep-Sky Objects of March 2024
Learn about bright galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae that you can see in March. Most of the objects are visible in binoculars!
Star Clusters in March
This March, multiple star clusters will be positioned favorably in the sky. Read this article to learn when and how you can see them.
The Beehive Cluster (Messier 44): 1000 Stars in Cancer’s Heart
The Beehive Cluster is one of the appealing deep-sky objects for both amateur and professional astronomers. You can find it in the sky, too! Discover when and where to see the cluster and what makes it special.
Top 10 Deep-Sky Objects of February 2024
Learn about galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters that you can see in February 2024. Many of the objects in our list can be observed through binoculars.
Top 10 Deep-Sky Objects of January 2024
Learn about 9 bright star clusters and 1 spiral galaxy that you can see in the sky in January.
Top 10 Deep-Sky Objects of December 2023
Discover the Andromeda Galaxy, Orion Nebula, Double Cluster in Perseus, and other bright deep-sky objects you can see in December.