Discover the stunning beauty of the Dark Horse Nebula, a massive cloud of gas and dust located 500 light-years away in the constellation of Ophiuchus. This cosmic marvel is visible to the naked eye under dark skies and offers a breathtaking view of the Milky Way Galactic Core.
Category: Deep Sky Objects
Messier 78 (2026)
This year’s version of Messier 78 (M78) builds on the 2024 version, which integrated 8 hours of 5-minutes data (see … More
Thor’s Helmet Nebula (NGC 2359)
Thor’s Helmet Nebula (NGC 2359) is another winter season target that has evaded me for some years now. But this … More
The Boogey Man Nebula (LDN 1622)
Two years ago I set out to find this creepy guy in the sky, and presented my encounter here. Well … More
Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
Buzz into 2026 with the Beehive Cluster (M44)
A cosmic home for bees.
See All the Bear Run
Explore the universe around Aldebaran; a journey of colorful stars and mysterious nebulae just for you!
The Heart of Orion
Bask in the rich nebulae in the heart of Orion – M78, IC434, M42 and so many others.
The Rise and Fall of Tsuchinshan
October gifted night sky lovers with a once in a lifetime treat. This of course made up for the many … More
The Cygnus Loop 2024
It has been quite a while since the night sky cooperated and gave me a cloudless landscape to allow a … More
The United Colors of Orion
Here is a wide field view (75mm) of Orion displaying several of its beauties. Some of the notable ones from … More
Monkey Meets Jellyfish
Our cosmic journey took a rare stop to the edge of the constellation of Orion, where it meets with the … More