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: Nebulas
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
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Another Cosmic Freak
On this journey we made stops at some pretty freaky targets in the night sky. We saw the Witch Head … More
An Early Sleigh Ride
Winter targets are in full swing and what better way to explore Orion’s Belt than to enjoy a ‘ride on … More
Heart Beat
Our journey is still lurking around the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way galactic core. Here is my 2023 edition … More
A Cosmic Delicacy
Ready for a delectable bite on a seafood favorite? Well let’s jump over to the edge of the constellation of … More
A Bubble in Cassiopeia
Admittedly, this target has always intrigued me but it has escaped because of competing interests in this constellation. Well the … More
The Elephant or “Lady” in the Room (2023 edition)
We were introduced to this beauty around this time last year in the Blow that Trumpet blog. Details of the … More
Romance in the Sky
Our journey continues along the Milky Way Galactic Core and just a stone’s throw away from the Eagle Nebula (16)… … More
Raptor in Flight
The return of the Milky Way Galactic Core means a return of some of night sky lovers’ favorite hydrogen and … More
Return of the Jewels (Reloaded)
A month ago we visited this jeweled region in the night sky, the Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex located in belly … More