The Herschel 400 is a list of 400 deep-sky objects selected by the Astronomical League from William Herschel's original catalog of discoveries. All are NGC objects, spanning galaxies, open clusters, globular clusters, planetary nebulae, and diffuse nebulae. Designed as the natural next challenge after the Messier catalog, requiring 6-8 inch aperture and moderately dark skies for most targets. Sorted by right ascension for a natural sky tour through the seasons.
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NGC 7814
NGC 7814
The Little Sombrero — an edge-on spiral in Pegasus with a prominent dust lane bisecting a bright bulge. About 6' x 2'. A miniature M104.
Galaxy · Peg · Mag 10.5
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NGC 40
NGC 40
The Bow-Tie Nebula — a small but bright planetary nebula with a prominent mag 11.5 central star. Slightly elongated shape at high power. An OIII filter enhances the shell.
PlanetaryNebula · Cep · Mag 11.0
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NGC 129
NGC 129
A loose open cluster in Cassiopeia containing about 35 stars spread over 21'. Best at low magnification. Contains the Cepheid variable DL Cas.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 6.5
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NGC 136
NGC 136
A small, faint cluster of about 20 stars in Cassiopeia. Compact and requires moderate aperture to resolve individual members.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 99.0
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NGC 157
NGC 157
A face-on spiral galaxy in Cetus with a bright nucleus. Spiral arms visible in larger apertures under good conditions. About 3' across.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 10.4
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NGC 185
NGC 185
A dwarf elliptical companion galaxy of M31 — one of the closest galaxies to us. Small and diffuse but visible in moderate aperture as an oval glow near Cassiopeia.
Galaxy · Cas · Mag 9.2
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M110
NGC 205
M 110
Also known as M110 — the larger satellite galaxy of M31. A diffuse elliptical glow NW of the Andromeda Galaxy's core. Low surface brightness.
Galaxy · And · Mag 8.0
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NGC 225
NGC 225
A small, scattered open cluster in Cassiopeia with about 15 bright members in a 12' area. Easy to find and pleasant at low power.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 7.0
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NGC 246
NGC 246
The Skull Nebula — a large planetary nebula in Cetus. Four stars embedded in the nebula form a distinctive pattern. Best with an OIII filter. About 3.8' diameter.
PlanetaryNebula · Cet · Mag 8.0
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NGC 247
NGC 247
An edge-on spiral galaxy in Cetus, part of the Sculptor Group. Long and thin, requires dark skies to see the full extent. About 20' long.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 8.9
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Sculptor galaxy
NGC 253
Sculptor galaxy
The Sculptor Galaxy — one of the brightest galaxies in the sky. A large, elongated streak with mottled texture and dust lanes visible in moderate aperture.
Galaxy · Scl · Mag 7.1
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NGC 278
NGC 278
A compact face-on spiral galaxy in Cassiopeia. Small but has high surface brightness, making it easier than its magnitude suggests. About 2' across.
Galaxy · Cas · Mag 10.9
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NGC 288
NGC 288
A loose, large globular cluster in Sculptor just 1.8 degrees SE of the South Galactic Pole. Easy to resolve into stars with moderate aperture.
GlobularCluster · Scl · Mag 8.1
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NGC 381
NGC 381
A small open cluster in Cassiopeia with about 20 faint stars. Requires moderate aperture to resolve fully.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 9.0
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NGC 404
NGC 404
Mirach's Ghost — a small elliptical galaxy hidden in the glare of bright Mirach (Beta And). A fun challenge to spot the galaxy just 7' from the star. Use high magnification.
Galaxy · And · Mag 10.1
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NGC 436
NGC 436
A compact open cluster in Cassiopeia with about 30 faint stars packed into 5'. Needs moderate magnification to resolve.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 8.8
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NGC 457
NGC 457
The Owl Cluster (ET Cluster) — two bright stars form the 'eyes' with chains of fainter stars making wings. One of the most recognizable cluster patterns in the sky.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 6.4
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NGC 488
NGC 488
A bright, nearly face-on spiral galaxy in Pisces with tightly wound spiral arms. The bright core is easy to spot; spiral structure needs larger aperture.
Galaxy · Psc · Mag 10.3
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NGC 524
NGC 524
A lenticular galaxy in Pisces with a bright, star-like nucleus surrounded by a diffuse halo. Part of a small galaxy group.
Galaxy · Psc · Mag 10.6
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NGC 559
NGC 559
A rich, compact open cluster in Cassiopeia with about 60 stars in an 8' area. Nice at moderate magnification.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 9.5
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NGC 584
NGC 584
An elliptical galaxy in Cetus — bright and slightly oval. Part of a small group including NGC 596 and NGC 615.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 10.4
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NGC 596
NGC 596
An elliptical galaxy in Cetus near NGC 584. Small, round, with a bright core.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 10.9
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M33
NGC 598
M 33; Triangulum galaxy
Also cataloged as M33 — the Triangulum Galaxy. A large face-on spiral, the third-largest in the Local Group. Best in binoculars or at very low power due to enormous size.
Galaxy · Tri · Mag 5.7
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NGC 613
NGC 613
A barred spiral galaxy in Sculptor with an unusually bright bar and complex spiral structure. Best in larger apertures.
Galaxy · Scl · Mag 10.0
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NGC 615
NGC 615
A spiral galaxy in Cetus near NGC 584. Elongated and moderately bright. Part of the NGC 584 galaxy group.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 11.5
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M76
NGC 651
Little Dumbbell; M 76
The Little Dumbbell Nebula (M76) — a bright planetary nebula in Perseus shaped like a miniature version of M27. Two lobes visible at moderate magnification.
PlanetaryNebula · Per · Mag 12.0
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NGC 637
NGC 637
A small, compact open cluster in Cassiopeia. About 20 faint stars in a 3.5' area. Needs moderate aperture.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 8.2
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NGC 654
NGC 654
A compact open cluster in Cassiopeia with about 60 stars. Part of a triple cluster grouping with NGC 659 and NGC 663.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 6.5
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NGC 659
NGC 659
A small, rich open cluster in Cassiopeia near NGC 654 and NGC 663. About 40 stars in a 5' area.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 7.9
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NGC 663
NGC 663
One of the finest open clusters in Cassiopeia — about 80 stars scattered over 15'. Several nice pairs and chains of stars. A showpiece.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 7.1
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NGC 752
NGC 752
A large, bright open cluster in Andromeda visible to the naked eye. Over 60 stars across a full degree. Best in binoculars. One of the oldest open clusters.
OpenCluster · And · Mag 5.7
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NGC 772
NGC 772
A spiral galaxy in Aries with an asymmetric spiral arm. The bright core and one prominent arm are visible in moderate aperture.
Galaxy · Ari · Mag 10.3
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NGC 779
NGC 779
An edge-on spiral galaxy in Cetus. A thin elongated streak about 4' long.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 11.0
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Double cluster
NGC 869
Double cluster
The western half of the Double Cluster in Perseus. A rich swarm of blue-white stars with a few orange supergiants. One of the sky's finest sights.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 4.0
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Double cluster
NGC 884
Double cluster
The eastern half of the Double Cluster. Slightly sparser than NGC 869 but with more red supergiants. Together they span 1 degree.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 4.0
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NGC 891
NGC 891
A superb edge-on spiral galaxy in Andromeda with a prominent central dust lane. One of the finest edge-on galaxies in the sky. About 14' long.
Galaxy · And · Mag 10.0
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NGC 908
NGC 908
A bright spiral galaxy in Cetus. Elongated with a moderately bright core. About 6' x 2.5'.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 10.2
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NGC 936
NGC 936
A barred lenticular galaxy in Cetus with a distinctive bright bar across a round halo. Unusual and interesting morphology.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 10.1
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NGC 1022
NGC 1022
A compact barred spiral galaxy in Cetus with a bright core. About 2' across.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 11.4
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NGC 1023
NGC 1023
A bright lenticular galaxy in Perseus. Elongated and easy to spot with a bright, lens-shaped profile about 8' long.
Galaxy · Per · Mag 9.5
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NGC 1052
NGC 1052
A bright elliptical galaxy in Cetus. Compact and easy to find as a fuzzy star. The center of a small galaxy group.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 10.6
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NGC 1055
NGC 1055
An edge-on spiral galaxy in Cetus near M77. A thin streak with a subtle dust lane. About 7' long.
Galaxy · Cet · Mag 10.6
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NGC 1027
NGC 1027
A large open cluster in Cassiopeia with about 50 stars spread over 20'. Best at low power. Near the Heart Nebula.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 6.7
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NGC 1084
NGC 1084
A bright spiral galaxy in Eridanus. Nearly face-on with a bright core and patchy spiral arms in larger aperture.
Galaxy · Eri · Mag 10.6
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NGC 1245
NGC 1245
A rich, compact open cluster in Perseus with about 200 faint stars. Appears as a hazy glow in smaller scopes; begins to resolve at 8"+.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 8.4
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NGC 1342
NGC 1342
A bright, scattered open cluster in Perseus with about 40 stars across 14'. Nice at low magnification.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 6.7
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NGC 1407
NGC 1407
A bright elliptical galaxy in Eridanus. The dominant member of a small galaxy group. Compact and easy to spot.
Galaxy · Eri · Mag 9.8
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NGC 1444
NGC 1444
A small open cluster in Perseus with about 20 stars. Contains a bright 6th-magnitude star.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 6.6
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NGC 1501
NGC 1501
A small, bright planetary nebula in Camelopardalis. The disk is visible at moderate magnification with a faint central star. OIII filter helps.
PlanetaryNebula · Cam · Mag 13.0
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NGC 1502
NGC 1502
A compact, bright open cluster in Camelopardalis at the end of Kemble's Cascade. About 20 stars including a nice double at its center.
OpenCluster · Cam · Mag 5.7
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NGC 1513
NGC 1513
An open cluster in Perseus with about 50 stars in a 10' area. Moderately rich and attractive.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 8.4
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NGC 1535
NGC 1535
Cleopatra's Eye — a bright, compact planetary nebula in Eridanus. Vivid blue-green color at moderate magnification. One of the best winter planetaries.
PlanetaryNebula · Eri · Mag 10.0
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NGC 1528
NGC 1528
A bright, large open cluster in Perseus with about 80 stars. Impressive at low to moderate magnification.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 6.4
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NGC 1545
NGC 1545
A scattered open cluster in Perseus with about 20 stars. Contains a prominent bright star near the center.
OpenCluster · Per · Mag 6.2
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NGC 1647
NGC 1647
A large, bright open cluster in Taurus with about 90 stars spread over 45'. Best in binoculars or at very low power.
OpenCluster · Tau · Mag 6.4
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NGC 1664
NGC 1664
A loose open cluster in Auriga with about 40 stars. Pleasant at low magnification.
OpenCluster · Aur · Mag 7.6
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NGC 1788
NGC 1788
A reflection nebula in Orion illuminated by a small group of stars. Faint but visible in moderate aperture as a hazy glow.
DiffuseNebula · Ori · Mag 99.0
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NGC 1817
NGC 1817
A large, scattered open cluster in Taurus with about 70 stars spread over 15'. Needs low power to appreciate.
OpenCluster · Tau · Mag 7.7
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NGC 1857
NGC 1857
An open cluster in Auriga with about 40 stars in an 8' area. Moderate concentration.
OpenCluster · Aur · Mag 7.0
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NGC 1907
NGC 1907
A compact open cluster in Auriga just 30' south of M38. About 30 stars in a 6' area. Nice paired view with M38.
OpenCluster · Aur · Mag 8.2
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1931 C
1931 C
An emission/reflection nebula complex in Auriga with embedded cluster stars. A miniature Orion Nebula visible in moderate aperture. About 3' across.
Galaxy · Aur · Mag 11.3
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NGC 1964
NGC 1964
A spiral galaxy in Lepus with an elongated shape. About 6' x 2'. Moderately bright core.
Galaxy · Lep · Mag 10.8
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NGC 1980
NGC 1980
An open cluster in Orion just south of the Great Nebula, associated with Iota Orionis. The cluster stars frame the nebula's southern edge.
DiffuseNebula · Ori · Mag 99.0
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NGC 1999
NGC 1999
A small reflection nebula in Orion near M42, illuminated by V380 Ori. Contains a dark Bok globule creating a 'keyhole' shape.
DiffuseNebula · Ori · Mag 99.0
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NGC 2024
NGC 2024
The Flame Nebula — an emission nebula adjacent to Alnitak in Orion's Belt. Dark lanes cross the bright nebulosity. UHC or H-beta filter helps.
DiffuseNebula · Ori · Mag 99.0
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NGC 1961
NGC 1961
A large spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis. Diffuse but detectable as an oval glow. About 4' across.
Galaxy · Cam · Mag 11.1
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NGC 2022
NGC 2022
A small, bright planetary nebula in Orion. Appears as a tiny blue-green disk at moderate magnification. OIII filter enhances contrast.
PlanetaryNebula · Ori · Mag 12.0
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NGC 2129
NGC 2129
A small, sparse open cluster in Gemini with a bright pair of stars. About 7' across.
OpenCluster · Gem · Mag 6.7
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NGC 2126
NGC 2126
A small open cluster in Auriga with about 30 faint stars. Compact and requires moderate aperture to resolve.
OpenCluster · Aur · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2158
NGC 2158
A rich, very distant open cluster in Gemini appearing as a hazy glow near M35. Resolves into very faint stars in 10"+. Beautiful contrast to nearby M35.
OpenCluster · Gem · Mag 8.6
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NGC 2169
NGC 2169
The '37 Cluster' in Orion — about 15 bright stars arranged in a pattern resembling the number 37. A fun, easy target.
OpenCluster · Ori · Mag 5.9
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NGC 2185
NGC 2185
A small reflection nebula in Monoceros. Faint, requiring moderate aperture and good skies.
DiffuseNebula · Mon · Mag 99.0
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NGC 2186
NGC 2186
A small, compact open cluster in Orion with about 25 stars in a 4' area.
OpenCluster · Ori · Mag 8.7
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NGC 2194
NGC 2194
A rich, compact open cluster in Orion with about 80 faint stars. Appears as a hazy patch in smaller scopes; resolves in 8"+.
OpenCluster · Ori · Mag 8.5
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NGC 2204
NGC 2204
A rich open cluster in Canis Major with about 80 stars. Fairly compact and attractive.
OpenCluster · CMa · Mag 8.6
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NGC 2215
NGC 2215
A loose open cluster in Monoceros with about 20 stars spread over 10'.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 8.4
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NGC 2232
NGC 2232
A large, bright open cluster in Monoceros centered on 10 Mon. About 30 stars across 30'. Best in binoculars.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 3.9
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NGC 2244
NGC 2244
The Rosette Cluster — the central star cluster of the Rosette Nebula. About 20 bright stars in a rectangular pattern. The nebula needs dark skies or a filter.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 4.8
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NGC 2251
NGC 2251
A loose open cluster in Monoceros with about 30 stars. Pleasant but not concentrated.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 7.3
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2264 C
2264 C
The Christmas Tree Cluster — a bright cluster whose stars trace out a tree shape, with S Mon as the trunk star. The Cone Nebula requires dark skies and a filter.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 3.9
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NGC 2266
NGC 2266
A compact, rich open cluster in Gemini with about 50 faint stars. Needs moderate aperture to resolve. Attractive at higher magnification.
OpenCluster · Gem · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2286
NGC 2286
A scattered open cluster in Monoceros with about 50 stars spread over 14'.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 7.5
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NGC 2281
NGC 2281
A bright open cluster in Auriga with about 30 stars in a 15' area. Easy and attractive. Contains several nice pairs.
OpenCluster · Aur · Mag 5.4
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NGC 2301
NGC 2301
A bright, compact open cluster in Monoceros with about 80 stars. One of the better winter clusters — rich and impressive.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 6.0
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NGC 2304
NGC 2304
A small, faint open cluster in Gemini with about 25 stars in a compact 3' area.
OpenCluster · Gem · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2311
NGC 2311
A small open cluster in Monoceros with about 20 stars.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2324
NGC 2324
A rich open cluster in Monoceros with about 60 stars in a 7' area. Attractive at moderate magnification.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 8.4
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NGC 2335
NGC 2335
A scattered open cluster in Monoceros with about 35 stars spread over 12'.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 7.2
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NGC 2343
NGC 2343
A small open cluster in Monoceros with about 20 stars. Sparse but contains some bright members.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 6.7
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NGC 2354
NGC 2354
A large open cluster in Canis Major with about 60 stars spread over 18'. Best at low power.
OpenCluster · CMa · Mag 6.5
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NGC 2353
NGC 2353
A bright open cluster in Monoceros with about 30 stars spread over 20'. Contains a mag 5.2 star at its heart.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 7.1
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NGC 2355
NGC 2355
A compact open cluster in Gemini with about 40 faint stars. Resolves nicely at higher magnification.
OpenCluster · Gem · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2360
NGC 2360
A rich, bright open cluster in Canis Major with about 80 stars. One of the finest winter clusters — beautiful at moderate magnification.
OpenCluster · CMa · Mag 7.2
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2362 C
2362 C
The Tau CMa Cluster — a compact, jewel-like cluster surrounding bright Tau Canis Majoris (mag 4.4). About 40 members. One of the youngest known clusters.
OpenCluster · CMa · Mag 4.1
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NGC 2371
NGC 2371
A bright planetary nebula in Gemini — two lobes (NGC 2371/2372). Bipolar shape visible at high magnification. Central star visible in moderate aperture.
PlanetaryNebula · Gem · Mag 13.0
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NGC 2372
NGC 2372
The eastern lobe of the planetary nebula NGC 2371-2 in Gemini. Best observed together as a single bipolar object at high magnification.
PlanetaryNebula · Gem · Mag 99.0
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NGC 2395
NGC 2395
A sparse open cluster in Gemini with about 30 scattered stars across 12'.
OpenCluster · Gem · Mag 8.0
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Eskimo nebula
NGC 2392
Eskimo nebula
The Eskimo Nebula — a bright planetary nebula in Gemini with a prominent central star. The surrounding 'parka' is visible in larger aperture. High surface brightness.
PlanetaryNebula · Gem · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2421
NGC 2421
An open cluster in Puppis with about 50 stars in a 10' area.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 8.3
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M47
NGC 2422
M 47
M47 — a bright, scattered open cluster in Puppis. About 30 prominent stars with nice color contrasts. Naked-eye object under good skies.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 4.4
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NGC 2403
NGC 2403
A large, bright face-on spiral galaxy in Camelopardalis. One of the nearest galaxies outside the Local Group. Large (18' x 10') with H II regions visible in larger aperture.
Galaxy · Cam · Mag 8.4
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NGC 2423
NGC 2423
An open cluster in Puppis just north of M47. About 40 stars in a 12' area. Nice paired view with M47.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 6.7
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NGC 2419
NGC 2419
The Intergalactic Wanderer — one of the most remote Milky Way globulars at 275,000 light-years. Small and compact, appearing almost stellar at low power.
GlobularCluster · Lyn · Mag 10.4
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NGC 2420
NGC 2420
A rich, compact open cluster in Gemini with about 70 faint stars. An old cluster, appearing as a hazy patch in smaller scopes.
OpenCluster · Gem · Mag 8.3
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NGC 2438
NGC 2438
A planetary nebula superimposed on the open cluster M46. A wonderful chance alignment — the nebula appears as a small gray ring among the cluster stars.
PlanetaryNebula · Pup · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2440
NGC 2440
A bright, compact planetary nebula in Puppis. Central star is one of the hottest known (200,000K). Small but high surface brightness. Best at high magnification.
PlanetaryNebula · Pup · Mag 11.0
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NGC 2482
NGC 2482
A sparse open cluster in Puppis with about 30 stars in a 10' area.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 7.3
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NGC 2479
NGC 2479
An open cluster in Puppis with about 40 stars spread over 9'. Moderate concentration.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2489
NGC 2489
A compact open cluster in Puppis with about 30 stars in a 5' area.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 7.9
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NGC 2506
NGC 2506
A rich, distant open cluster in Monoceros with about 150 faint stars. Resolves beautifully in 8"+.
OpenCluster · Mon · Mag 7.6
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NGC 2509
NGC 2509
An open cluster in Puppis with about 30 stars. Moderate concentration.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 9.0
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NGC 2527
NGC 2527
A large, scattered open cluster in Puppis with about 40 stars spread over 20'.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 6.5
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NGC 2539
NGC 2539
A rich open cluster in Puppis with about 50 stars spread over 15'. Contains a prominent bright star near the edge.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 6.5
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M48
NGC 2548
M 48
M48 — a large, bright open cluster in Hydra with about 80 stars spread over 30'. Best at low power. Contains nice color contrasts.
OpenCluster · Hya · Mag 5.8
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NGC 2567
NGC 2567
A compact open cluster in Puppis with about 30 stars in a 7' area.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 7.4
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NGC 2571
NGC 2571
A scattered open cluster in Puppis with about 30 stars.
OpenCluster · Pup · Mag 7.0
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NGC 2613
NGC 2613
A bright edge-on spiral galaxy in Pyxis. About 7' x 2'. Resembles a smaller NGC 891.
Galaxy · Pyx · Mag 10.4
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NGC 2627
NGC 2627
An open cluster in Pyxis with about 40 stars in a 10' area.
OpenCluster · Pyx · Mag 8.0
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NGC 2683
NGC 2683
A highly elongated, bright edge-on spiral galaxy in Lynx. About 9' x 2'. Sometimes called the 'UFO Galaxy'. Beautiful streak.
Galaxy · Lyn · Mag 9.7
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NGC 2681
NGC 2681
A bright spiral galaxy in Ursa Major with a prominent, almost stellar nucleus. Multiple ring structures visible in larger aperture.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.3
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NGC 2655
NGC 2655
A bright lenticular galaxy in Camelopardalis with a prominent nucleus. About 5' x 4'. A Seyfert galaxy.
Galaxy · Cam · Mag 10.1
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NGC 2742
NGC 2742
A spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. Elongated and moderately bright. About 3' x 1.5'.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.7
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NGC 2775
NGC 2775
A bright spiral galaxy in Cancer with a smooth disk and bright nucleus. About 4' x 3'. Unusually uniform appearance.
Galaxy · Cnc · Mag 10.3
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NGC 2768
NGC 2768
A bright lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major with a prominent elongated shape. About 6' x 3'. Easy to spot.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.0
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NGC 2782
NGC 2782
A peculiar spiral galaxy in Lynx with an asymmetric shape from a past interaction. Compact and fairly bright.
Galaxy · Lyn · Mag 11.5
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NGC 2811
NGC 2811
A spiral galaxy in Hydra. Elongated and moderately bright. About 3' x 1'.
Galaxy · Hya · Mag 11.3
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NGC 2787
NGC 2787
A barred lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major with a bright, elongated core. Contains a faint inner ring.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.8
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NGC 2841
NGC 2841
A beautiful, bright spiral galaxy in Ursa Major with tightly wound arms. About 8' x 3.5'. A classic target.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 9.3
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NGC 2859
NGC 2859
A barred lenticular galaxy in Leo Minor with an outer ring structure. Unusual morphology. About 4' x 3.5'.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 10.7
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NGC 2903
NGC 2903
A bright barred spiral galaxy in Leo — large (13' x 6') with visible bar and spiral arms. Surprisingly not in the Messier catalog.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 8.9
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NGC 2938
NGC 2938
A faint galaxy in Hydra. Small and requires moderate aperture.
Galaxy · Dra · Mag 14.0
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NGC 2950
NGC 2950
A bright barred lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major. Small (3' x 1.5') but with a distinctive bright bar.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.0
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NGC 2974
NGC 2974
An elliptical galaxy in Sextans. Bright and compact with a star-like nucleus. About 3.5' x 2'.
Galaxy · Sex · Mag 10.8
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NGC 2964
NGC 2964
A spiral galaxy in Leo. Moderately bright and elongated, about 3' x 1.5'.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.3
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NGC 2976
NGC 2976
An irregular galaxy in Ursa Major, part of the M81 group. About 6' x 3'. Diffuse but detectable.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.2
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NGC 2985
NGC 2985
A bright face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major with a prominent nucleus and tightly wound arms. About 4.5' across.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.5
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M82
NGC 3034
Bode's nebulae; M 82
M82 — the Cigar Galaxy. A bright edge-on starburst galaxy paired with M81. Irregular, mottled texture visible in moderate aperture. About 11' x 4'.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 8.4
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NGC 3079
NGC 3079
An edge-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major with a bright core. About 8' x 1.5'. Contains a nuclear 'super-bubble'.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.6
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NGC 3077
NGC 3077
A peculiar galaxy in Ursa Major, part of the M81/M82 group. Small and diffuse but easy to locate near its famous neighbors.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 9.9
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Spindle galaxy
NGC 3115
Spindle galaxy
The Spindle Galaxy — a bright edge-on lenticular galaxy in Sextans. Very elongated (7' x 2.5') with a bright central bulge.
Galaxy · Sex · Mag 9.2
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NGC 3166
NGC 3166
A spiral galaxy in Sextans forming a close pair with NGC 3169 just 8' away. Both visible in the same eyepiece field.
Galaxy · Sex · Mag 10.6
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NGC 3169
NGC 3169
A spiral galaxy in Sextans paired with NGC 3166. About 4.5' x 3'. A nice sight at moderate magnification.
Galaxy · Sex · Mag 10.5
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NGC 3147
NGC 3147
A bright face-on spiral galaxy in Draco. About 4' across with a prominent nucleus. A Seyfert 2 galaxy.
Galaxy · Dra · Mag 10.7
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NGC 3190
NGC 3190
A bright edge-on spiral galaxy in Leo, part of Hickson 44 galaxy group. About 4.5' x 1.5'. The group is attractive.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.0
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NGC 3184
NGC 3184
A large face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 7.5' across but low surface brightness.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 9.8
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NGC 3193
NGC 3193
An elliptical galaxy in Leo near NGC 3190, part of Hickson 44. Small and round with a bright core.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.9
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NGC 3198
NGC 3198
A barred spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. Elongated and moderately bright. About 8' x 3'.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.4
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NGC 3226
NGC 3226
An elliptical galaxy in Leo forming a close interacting pair with NGC 3227. Connected by a faint bridge of material.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.4
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NGC 3227
NGC 3227
A spiral Seyfert galaxy in Leo paired with NGC 3226. The interacting pair is a fine sight at moderate magnification.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.8
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Ghost of Jupiter
NGC 3242
Ghost of Jupiter
The Ghost of Jupiter — a bright, blue-green planetary nebula in Hydra. Vivid color, clearly defined disk. One of the finest planetaries in the sky.
PlanetaryNebula · Hya · Mag 9.0
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NGC 3245
NGC 3245
A lenticular galaxy in Leo Minor. Elongated and moderately bright with a prominent nucleus.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 10.8
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NGC 3277
NGC 3277
A spiral galaxy in Leo Minor. Small and round with a bright core. About 2' across.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 11.7
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NGC 3294
NGC 3294
A spiral galaxy in Leo Minor. Elongated, about 3.5' x 1.5'.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 11.7
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NGC 3310
NGC 3310
A bright, compact face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. Notable for intense star formation. Unusually high surface brightness.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.9
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NGC 3344
NGC 3344
A face-on barred spiral galaxy in Leo Minor. About 7' across but low surface brightness. The bright nucleus is easiest to spot.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 10.0
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NGC 3377
NGC 3377
A bright elliptical galaxy in Leo. Small and elongated with a bright core. Part of the Leo I galaxy group.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.2
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M105
NGC 3379
M 105
M105 — a bright elliptical galaxy in Leo. Round and featureless with a bright center. About 5' across.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 9.3
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NGC 3384
NGC 3384
A barred lenticular galaxy in Leo near M105. Elongated and bright. Forms a trio with M105 and NGC 3389.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.0
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NGC 3395
NGC 3395
A pair of interacting galaxies in Leo Minor (with NGC 3396). Both visible as a close, distorted pair in moderate aperture.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 12.1
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NGC 3412
NGC 3412
A bright lenticular galaxy in Leo. Elongated and smooth with a prominent nucleus. About 4' x 2'.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.6
|
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NGC 3414
NGC 3414
A peculiar lenticular galaxy in Leo Minor with an unusual dust lane. About 3.5' x 2.5'.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 10.8
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NGC 3432
NGC 3432
An edge-on galaxy in Leo Minor. Thin and elongated, about 6' x 1'. Interacting with a small companion.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 11.3
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NGC 3489
NGC 3489
A bright lenticular galaxy in Leo. Compact and high surface brightness. About 3.5' x 2'. Easy to spot.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.3
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NGC 3486
NGC 3486
A face-on barred spiral galaxy in Leo Minor. About 7' across but fairly low surface brightness.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 10.3
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NGC 3504
NGC 3504
A bright barred spiral galaxy in Leo Minor with an active nucleus and prominent bar. About 3' x 2'.
Galaxy · LMi · Mag 11.1
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NGC 3521
NGC 3521
A bright, large spiral galaxy in Leo with a mottled, patchy appearance. About 11' x 5'. Nearly as bright as many Messier objects.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 8.9
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M108
NGC 3556
M 108
M108 — a bright edge-on galaxy in Ursa Major near the Owl Nebula (M97). About 8' x 2'. Mottled texture visible.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.1
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NGC 3593
NGC 3593
A bright lenticular galaxy in Leo. Elongated about 5' x 2' with a prominent nucleus.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.0
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NGC 3607
NGC 3607
A bright elliptical galaxy in Leo forming a trio with NGC 3608 and NGC 3605. The group fits in one field.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.0
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NGC 3608
NGC 3608
An elliptical galaxy in Leo near NGC 3607. About 3' x 2.5'. Nice pair.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.0
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NGC 3621
NGC 3621
A bright spiral galaxy in Hydra. About 12' x 7'. Large but low in declination for northern observers.
Galaxy · Hya · Mag 10.0
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NGC 3610
NGC 3610
A bright elliptical galaxy in Ursa Major. Compact with a very bright core. About 3' across.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.8
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NGC 3613
NGC 3613
An elliptical galaxy in Ursa Major. Elongated about 4' x 2' with a bright nucleus.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 12.0
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NGC 3619
NGC 3619
A lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major. About 3' x 2.5'. Has a faint outer ring.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 13.0
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NGC 3626
NGC 3626
A spiral galaxy in Leo. About 3' x 2' with a bright core. Contains a counter-rotating gas disk.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.9
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NGC 3628
NGC 3628
The Hamburger Galaxy — an edge-on spiral in Leo completing the Leo Triplet with M65 and M66. A prominent dust lane bisects its 15' length.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 9.5
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NGC 3631
NGC 3631
A face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 5' across. Spiral arms visible in larger aperture.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.4
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NGC 3640
NGC 3640
A bright elliptical galaxy in Leo. About 4' x 3' with a bright, round core.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.3
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NGC 3655
NGC 3655
A spiral galaxy in Leo. Small but fairly bright. About 1.5' x 1'.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.6
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NGC 3665
NGC 3665
A lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major. About 4' x 3' with a bright, smooth profile.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.8
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NGC 3675
NGC 3675
A bright edge-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 6' x 2'. Nice elongated shape with a bright core.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.0
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NGC 3686
NGC 3686
A barred spiral galaxy in Leo. About 3' x 2.5'. Moderately bright.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.4
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NGC 3726
NGC 3726
A barred spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 6' x 4'. Face-on with relatively low surface brightness.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.4
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NGC 3729
NGC 3729
A barred spiral galaxy in Ursa Major near NGC 3726. About 3' x 2'. The pair makes an interesting comparison.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.4
|
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NGC 3810
NGC 3810
A face-on spiral galaxy in Leo. About 4' x 3'. Well-defined spiral arms visible in larger aperture.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 10.8
|
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NGC 3813
NGC 3813
A bright spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. Elongated about 2.5' x 1'. Compact and fairly bright core.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.7
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NGC 3877
NGC 3877
An edge-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major near Chi UMa. About 5.5' x 1'. Thin and elegant.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 12.0
|
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NGC 3893
NGC 3893
A barred spiral galaxy in Ursa Major with a small companion NGC 3896. About 4' x 2.5'. Nice pair.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.0
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NGC 3898
NGC 3898
A bright spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 4.5' x 2.5' with a prominent nucleus and tightly wound arms.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.8
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NGC 3900
NGC 3900
A lenticular galaxy in Leo. Elongated about 3' x 1.5'. Moderate brightness.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 11.4
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NGC 3912
NGC 3912
A spiral galaxy in Leo. Small about 2' x 1'. Fairly faint.
Galaxy · Leo · Mag 13.0
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NGC 3938
NGC 3938
A face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 5' across. Nearly circular with a bright nucleus.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.4
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NGC 3941
NGC 3941
A bright barred lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major. About 3.5' x 2.5' with a prominent bar. Easy to spot.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.0
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NGC 3945
NGC 3945
A barred lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major with a bright inner ring. About 5' x 3.5'. Unusual morphology.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.6
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NGC 3949
NGC 3949
A spiral galaxy in Ursa Major similar in size and type to the Milky Way. About 3' x 2'. Moderately bright.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.0
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NGC 3953
NGC 3953
A bright barred spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 7' x 4'. Bright bar and spiral arms visible.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.1
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NGC 3962
NGC 3962
A bright elliptical galaxy in Crater. About 3' x 2.5' with a bright core.
Galaxy · Crt · Mag 10.6
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NGC 3982
NGC 3982
A small, bright face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 2.5' across. Compact with a star-like nucleus.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 12.0
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M109
NGC 3992
M 109
M109 — a bright barred spiral galaxy near Gamma UMa. About 8' x 5'. The bar and spiral arms are visible in moderate aperture.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 9.8
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|
NGC 3998
NGC 3998
A bright lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major with an active nucleus. Small but high surface brightness.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.6
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NGC 4026
NGC 4026
A bright edge-on lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major. About 5' x 1'. Clean, spindle-shaped profile.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 12.0
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NGC 4027
NGC 4027
A peculiar one-armed spiral galaxy in Corvus. About 3' x 2.5'. The asymmetric arm is result of a past interaction.
Galaxy · Crv · Mag 11.1
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NGC 4030
NGC 4030
A bright spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 3' with multi-arm spiral structure visible in larger aperture.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 12.0
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NGC 4036
NGC 4036
A bright lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major. Elongated about 4' x 1.5' with prominent dust lanes.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.6
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Antennae
NGC 4038
Antennae
The Antennae Galaxies (with NGC 4039) — the nearest example of colliding galaxies. Two interacting nuclei visible in moderate aperture.
Galaxy · Crv · Mag 10.7
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NGC 4041
NGC 4041
A face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 3' across with a bright nucleus.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.1
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NGC 4051
NGC 4051
A bright face-on Seyfert galaxy in Ursa Major. About 5.5' x 4'. Well-known for its variable active nucleus.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.3
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NGC 4085
NGC 4085
An edge-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major near NGC 4088. About 3' x 0.8'. A thin streak.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 12.3
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NGC 4088
NGC 4088
A bright, warped spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 6' x 2'. Disturbed shape from interaction with NGC 4085.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.5
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NGC 4102
NGC 4102
A bright barred spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. About 3' x 2'. Compact with a very bright core.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 12.0
|
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|
NGC 4111
NGC 4111
A bright edge-on lenticular galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 4.5' x 1'. Fine spindle shape with a bright nucleus.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 10.8
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NGC 4143
NGC 4143
A bright lenticular galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 2.5' x 2' with a strong central concentration.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 12.0
|
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|
NGC 4147
NGC 4147
A small, moderately bright globular cluster in Coma Berenices. Compact, requires 8"+ to begin resolving stars.
GlobularCluster · Com · Mag 10.3
|
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NGC 4151
NGC 4151
The 'Eye of Sauron' — one of the brightest Seyfert galaxies. Intensely bright, variable active nucleus makes it easy to find.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 10.4
|
||
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NGC 4150
NGC 4150
A small lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 2' x 1.5'. Compact but relatively bright.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 11.7
|
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|
NGC 4179
NGC 4179
A bright lenticular galaxy in Virgo. Highly elongated, about 4' x 1'. Clean profile.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.9
|
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|
NGC 4203
NGC 4203
A lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 3.5' x 3'. Bright and round.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.7
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NGC 4214
NGC 4214
A bright irregular galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 8' x 6.5'. Large with mottled texture from star-forming regions.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 9.7
|
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|
NGC 4216
NGC 4216
A beautiful edge-on spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 8' x 2'. One of the finest edge-on galaxies in the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.0
|
||
|
NGC 4245
NGC 4245
A barred lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 3' x 2.5' with a prominent bar.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 11.4
|
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|
NGC 4251
NGC 4251
A lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. Elongated about 3.5' x 1.5'.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 12.0
|
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|
M106
NGC 4258
M 106
M106 — a bright, large spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 19' x 7.5'. One of the finest spring galaxies.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 8.3
|
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|
NGC 4261
NGC 4261
An elliptical galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 3.5'. Home to a famous supermassive black hole.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.3
|
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|
NGC 4274
NGC 4274
A barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 7' x 2.5'. Elongated with a bright bar.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.4
|
||
|
NGC 4273
NGC 4273
A spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 2.5' x 1.5'. Part of the Virgo Cluster outskirts.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.9
|
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|
NGC 4278
NGC 4278
A bright elliptical galaxy in Coma Berenices forming a pair with NGC 4283. About 4' x 3.5'. Bright and easy.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.2
|
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|
NGC 4281
NGC 4281
A lenticular galaxy in Virgo near NGC 4273. About 3' x 1.5'.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.3
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|
NGC 4293
NGC 4293
A peculiar barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 5.5' x 3'. Contains unusual dust structures.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 11.0
|
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|
M61
NGC 4303
M 61
M61 — a bright face-on barred spiral in Virgo. About 6.5' across. Multiple supernovae detected here.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 9.7
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|
NGC 4314
NGC 4314
A barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 4' x 3.5'. Notable for a nuclear ring of star formation.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.5
|
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|
NGC 4346
NGC 4346
A lenticular galaxy in Canes Venatici. Elongated about 3' x 1'. Clean profile.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 12.0
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|
NGC 4350
NGC 4350
A lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. Elongated about 3' x 1'. In the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 11.1
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|
NGC 4361
NGC 4361
A large, bright planetary nebula in Corvus. About 1.3' across with a bright central star. Round and well-defined.
PlanetaryNebula · Crv · Mag 10.0
|
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NGC 4365
NGC 4365
A bright elliptical galaxy in Virgo. About 7' x 5'. One of the larger ellipticals in the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.0
|
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|
NGC 4371
NGC 4371
A barred lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 2'. Part of the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.8
|
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|
NGC 4394
NGC 4394
A barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 3.5' x 3'. Near M85 in the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.9
|
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|
NGC 4414
NGC 4414
A bright, tightly wound spiral in Coma Berenices. About 3.5' x 2'. Used as a Cepheid distance calibrator by HST.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.3
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|
NGC 4419
NGC 4419
An edge-on barred spiral in Coma Berenices. About 3.5' x 1'. In the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 11.1
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|
NGC 4429
NGC 4429
A bright lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 5.5' x 2.5'. One of the brighter Virgo Cluster members.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.2
|
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|
The Eyes
NGC 4435
The Eyes
The northern component of 'The Eyes' in Virgo (with NGC 4438). Compact lenticular. The pair is a striking sight.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.9
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The Eyes
NGC 4438
The Eyes
The southern component of 'The Eyes' — heavily distorted by interaction with NGC 4435. About 9' x 3'. One of the most disrupted Virgo galaxies.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.1
|
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|
NGC 4442
NGC 4442
A bright barred lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 4.5' x 2'. Strong central bar visible.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.5
|
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|
NGC 4448
NGC 4448
A barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 4' x 1.5'. Elongated.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 11.1
|
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|
NGC 4449
NGC 4449
A bright irregular galaxy in Canes Venatici undergoing intense star formation. About 6' x 4'. Mottled with bright knots. A Magellanic-type galaxy.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 9.4
|
||
|
NGC 4450
NGC 4450
A bright spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 5' x 4'. Nearly face-on with a prominent nucleus.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.1
|
||
|
NGC 4459
NGC 4459
A bright lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 3.5' x 2.5'. Smooth and bright in the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.4
|
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|
NGC 4473
NGC 4473
A bright elliptical galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 4.5' x 2.5'. Elongated with a bright core.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.2
|
||
|
NGC 4477
NGC 4477
A barred lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 4' x 3.5'. In the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.4
|
||
|
NGC 4478
NGC 4478
A small elliptical galaxy in Virgo near M87. About 2' x 1.5'. Often seen in the same field as the giant M87.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.2
|
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|
NGC 4485
NGC 4485
An irregular galaxy in Canes Venatici interacting with NGC 4490. A distorted knot connected to its larger companion.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 12.0
|
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|
NGC 4490
NGC 4490
The Cocoon Galaxy, interacting with NGC 4485. About 6' x 3'. Bright and elongated with irregular shape. A rewarding pair.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 9.8
|
||
|
NGC 4494
NGC 4494
A bright elliptical galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 4.5' x 3.5'. Round and bright with a prominent nucleus.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 9.9
|
||
|
NGC 4526
NGC 4526
A bright lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 7' x 2.5'. One of the brighter Virgo Cluster edge-on galaxies.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 9.6
|
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|
NGC 4527
NGC 4527
A spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 6' x 2'. Elongated with a moderately bright core.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.4
|
||
|
NGC 4535
NGC 4535
The Lost Galaxy — a face-on barred spiral in Virgo. About 7' x 5'. Low surface brightness, though the core is visible.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 9.8
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|
NGC 4536
NGC 4536
A barred spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 7.5' x 3.5'. Elongated with a bright nucleus.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.4
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|
M91
NGC 4548
M 91
M91 — a barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 5.5' x 4.5'. The bar is visible at moderate magnification.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.2
|
||
|
NGC 4546
NGC 4546
A bright lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 3.5' x 1.5'. Highly elongated with a bright center.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.3
|
||
|
NGC 4550
NGC 4550
A lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 3' x 1'. Notable for counter-rotating stellar disks.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.6
|
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|
NGC 4559
NGC 4559
A bright, large spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 11' x 4.5'. Elongated with a bright core.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 9.9
|
||
|
NGC 4565
NGC 4565
The Needle Galaxy — one of the finest edge-on spirals in the sky. A spectacular 16' x 2' streak with a prominent dust lane. A must-see.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 9.6
|
||
|
NGC 4570
NGC 4570
A bright lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 1'. Very elongated, spindle-shaped.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.9
|
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|
NGC 4596
NGC 4596
A barred lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 3'. Has a prominent inner ring.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.5
|
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|
M104
NGC 4594
M 104; Sombrero galaxy
M104 — the Sombrero Galaxy. Famous edge-on galaxy with brilliant core and dark dust lane. About 9' x 4'. One of the most rewarding galaxies.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 8.3
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NGC 4618
NGC 4618
A one-armed spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 4' x 3.5'. Interacting with NGC 4625.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 10.8
|
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|
NGC 4631
NGC 4631
The Whale Galaxy — a large, bright edge-on galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 15' x 3'. Warped and irregular with companion NGC 4627.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 9.3
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NGC 4636
NGC 4636
A bright elliptical galaxy in Virgo. About 6' x 5'. One of the larger ellipticals in the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 9.6
|
||
|
NGC 4643
NGC 4643
A barred lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 3' x 2.5'. Bright bar visible.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.6
|
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|
NGC 4654
NGC 4654
A spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 5' x 3'. Asymmetric from ram-pressure stripping in the Virgo Cluster.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.5
|
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|
NGC 4656
NGC 4656
The Hockey Stick Galaxy — a highly distorted edge-on galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 15' x 3'. Dramatic bent shape.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 10.4
|
||
|
NGC 4660
NGC 4660
A compact elliptical galaxy in Virgo. About 2' x 1.5'. Small but bright.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.0
|
||
|
NGC 4665
NGC 4665
A barred lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 3.5'. Prominent bar.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 12.0
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NGC 4666
NGC 4666
A bright edge-on spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 4.5' x 1.5'. Known as a superwind galaxy.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.8
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NGC 4689
NGC 4689
A spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices. About 4' x 3.5'. Face-on, low surface brightness.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 10.9
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NGC 4698
NGC 4698
A spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 2.5'. Notable for its perpendicular nuclear disk.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.7
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NGC 4697
NGC 4697
A bright elliptical galaxy in Virgo. About 7.5' x 4.5'. One of the brightest galaxies in southern Virgo.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 9.3
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NGC 4699
NGC 4699
A bright spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 3.5' x 2.5'. Bright and compact core.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 9.6
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NGC 4725
NGC 4725
A bright barred spiral in Coma Berenices. About 11' x 8'. One of the largest galaxies outside the Virgo Cluster. Single prominent spiral arm.
Galaxy · Com · Mag 9.2
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NGC 4754
NGC 4754
A lenticular galaxy in Virgo near NGC 4762. About 4.5' x 2'. Nice pair with its edge-on neighbor.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.6
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NGC 4753
NGC 4753
A peculiar lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 6' x 3'. Notable for twisted dust lanes from a past merger.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 9.9
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NGC 4762
NGC 4762
An extremely thin edge-on lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 8.5' x 1.5'. One of the thinnest galaxies visible. Pair with NGC 4754.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.2
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NGC 4781
NGC 4781
A spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 4' x 2'. Moderately bright and elongated.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 12.0
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NGC 4800
NGC 4800
A spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 2' x 1.5'. Small but fairly bright.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 12.0
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NGC 4845
NGC 4845
An edge-on spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 5' x 1.5'. Thin and elongated.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 12.0
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NGC 4856
NGC 4856
A bright lenticular galaxy in Virgo. Elongated about 4' x 1.5'. Prominent central bulge.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.4
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NGC 4866
NGC 4866
An edge-on lenticular galaxy in Virgo. About 6' x 1.5'. Thin profile.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.0
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NGC 4900
NGC 4900
A face-on spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 2.5' across. Compact and moderately bright.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.5
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NGC 4995
NGC 4995
A bright spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 3' x 2'. Compact with a bright nucleus.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.0
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NGC 5005
NGC 5005
A bright, elongated spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 6' x 3'. Prominent dust lanes and bright core.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 9.8
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NGC 5033
NGC 5033
A bright spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 11' x 5'. Large with a Seyfert nucleus. Spiral arms visible.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 10.1
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NGC 5054
NGC 5054
A spiral galaxy in Virgo. About 5' x 3'. Moderately bright face-on spiral.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 11.0
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M51
NGC 5195
M 51; Whirlpool galaxy
The companion galaxy to M51 (Whirlpool). An irregular galaxy connected to M51 by a tidal bridge. One of the most famous interacting systems.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 9.6
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NGC 5248
NGC 5248
A bright barred spiral in Bootes. About 6' x 4.5'. Well-defined spiral arms. Contains nuclear star-forming rings.
Galaxy · Boo · Mag 10.2
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NGC 5273
NGC 5273
A lenticular Seyfert galaxy in Canes Venatici. About 3' x 2.5'.
Galaxy · CVn · Mag 11.6
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NGC 5322
NGC 5322
A bright elliptical galaxy in Ursa Major. About 6' x 4'. Smooth and featureless.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.0
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NGC 5363
NGC 5363
A bright lenticular galaxy in Virgo forming a pair with NGC 5364. About 4' x 3'. Prominent dust lanes.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.2
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NGC 5364
NGC 5364
A face-on spiral galaxy in Virgo near NGC 5363. About 7' x 5'. Low surface brightness but large.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.4
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NGC 5473
NGC 5473
An elliptical galaxy in Ursa Major near NGC 5474. About 2.5' x 2'. Compact and bright.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 11.4
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NGC 5474
NGC 5474
A peculiar dwarf galaxy near M101. About 5' x 4'. The nucleus is offset from center, giving it a lopsided appearance.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 10.9
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NGC 5466
NGC 5466
A large, low-concentration globular cluster in Bootes. About 11' across. Very loose — easy to resolve. One of the least concentrated globulars.
GlobularCluster · Boo · Mag 9.1
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NGC 5557
NGC 5557
A bright elliptical galaxy in Bootes. About 2.5' x 2'. Compact with a bright core.
Galaxy · Boo · Mag 11.1
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NGC 5566
NGC 5566
A bright barred spiral in Virgo, dominant member of a galaxy triplet. About 7' x 3'. Nice group with NGC 5560 and NGC 5569.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.5
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NGC 5576
NGC 5576
An elliptical galaxy in Virgo forming a pair with NGC 5574. About 3.5' x 2.5'.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.9
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NGC 5631
NGC 5631
A lenticular galaxy in Ursa Major. About 2' x 2'. Round and compact.
Galaxy · UMa · Mag 13.0
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NGC 5634
NGC 5634
A small, moderately bright globular cluster in Virgo. About 5' across. Requires 8"+ to resolve outer stars.
GlobularCluster · Vir · Mag 9.6
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NGC 5676
NGC 5676
A bright spiral galaxy in Bootes. About 4' x 2'. Elongated with a bright core.
Galaxy · Boo · Mag 10.9
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NGC 5689
NGC 5689
A bright edge-on spiral in Bootes. About 3.5' x 1'. Thin profile with bright central bulge.
Galaxy · Boo · Mag 11.9
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NGC 5694
NGC 5694
A remote globular cluster in Hydra at 113,000 light-years. Small and compact, requiring moderate aperture.
GlobularCluster · Hya · Mag 10.2
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NGC 5746
NGC 5746
A beautiful edge-on spiral in Virgo. About 7.5' x 1.5'. Prominent dust lane visible. A fine, underrated edge-on galaxy.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.6
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NGC 5846
NGC 5846
The brightest galaxy in a small group in Virgo. About 4' x 3.5'. An elliptical with a bright core.
Galaxy · Vir · Mag 10.2
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NGC 5866
NGC 5866
M102 (disputed) — a bright edge-on lenticular in Draco. About 5' x 2.5'. Prominent dust lane. Often considered the finest lenticular galaxy.
Galaxy · Dra · Mag 10.0
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NGC 5907
NGC 5907
The Splinter Galaxy — a spectacular edge-on spiral in Draco. About 12' x 1.5'. One of the thinnest edge-on galaxies.
Galaxy · Dra · Mag 10.4
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NGC 5897
NGC 5897
A large, low-concentration globular cluster in Libra. About 13' across. Very loose, resolving easily in moderate aperture.
GlobularCluster · Lib · Mag 8.6
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NGC 5982
NGC 5982
An elliptical galaxy in Draco forming a fine trio with NGC 5981 (edge-on) and NGC 5985 (face-on). Three contrasting types in one field.
Galaxy · Dra · Mag 11.1
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NGC 6118
NGC 6118
A face-on spiral in Serpens. About 4.5' x 2'. Low surface brightness — the 'Blinking Galaxy' that seems to appear and disappear.
Galaxy · Ser · Mag 12.0
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NGC 6144
NGC 6144
A small globular cluster in Scorpius near Antares. About 9' across. Faint and loose, challenging in Antares' glare.
GlobularCluster · Sco · Mag 9.1
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M107
NGC 6171
M 107
M107 — a loose globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 13' across. Easy to resolve into stars. One of the more open Messier globulars.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 8.1
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NGC 6217
NGC 6217
A bright barred spiral in Ursa Minor. About 3' x 2.5'. The most northerly bright galaxy. Bar visible at moderate magnification.
Galaxy · UMi · Mag 11.2
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NGC 6207
NGC 6207
A small spiral galaxy just 28' NE of M13. Often spotted while observing the great globular. A fun bonus target.
Galaxy · Her · Mag 11.6
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NGC 6229
NGC 6229
A moderately bright globular cluster in Hercules. About 4.5' across. Compare with nearby M13 and M92.
GlobularCluster · Her · Mag 9.4
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NGC 6235
NGC 6235
A small globular cluster in Ophiuchus. Faint and compact. About 5' across.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 10.2
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NGC 6284
NGC 6284
A small, moderately bright globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 6' across. Dense core.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 9.0
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NGC 6287
NGC 6287
A small globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 5' across. Moderately concentrated.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 9.2
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NGC 6293
NGC 6293
A small, bright globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 8' across. Highly concentrated core.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 8.2
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NGC 6304
NGC 6304
A small globular cluster in Ophiuchus near M9. About 7' across. Moderately concentrated.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 8.4
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NGC 6316
NGC 6316
A small globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 5' across. Near NGC 6304.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 9.0
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NGC 6342
NGC 6342
A small, faint globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 4' across. Requires moderate aperture.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 9.9
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NGC 6356
NGC 6356
A moderately bright globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 7' across. Compact core.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 8.4
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NGC 6355
NGC 6355
A small globular cluster in Ophiuchus. Heavily obscured by dust. About 5' across.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 9.6
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NGC 6369
NGC 6369
The Little Ghost Nebula — a round planetary nebula in Ophiuchus. About 30" across. Ghostly pale, best with OIII filter.
PlanetaryNebula · Oph · Mag 13.0
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NGC 6401
NGC 6401
A small globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 6' across. Loose and diffuse.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 9.5
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NGC 6426
NGC 6426
A faint, distant globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 4' across. Requires moderate aperture.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 11.2
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NGC 6440
NGC 6440
A globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 6' across. In a rich Milky Way field.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 9.7
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Little Gem
NGC 6445
Little Gem
The Box Nebula — a bright planetary nebula in Sagittarius. About 34" across. Distinctive rectangular shape at high magnification.
PlanetaryNebula · Sgr · Mag 13.0
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NGC 6451
NGC 6451
A rich open cluster in Scorpius with about 80 stars in a 7' area. Attractive in moderate aperture.
OpenCluster · Sco · Mag 8.0
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NGC 6543
NGC 6543
The Cat's Eye Nebula — one of the most complex planetary nebulae. Bright blue-green disk at moderate magnification. Detailed structure needs very large aperture.
PlanetaryNebula · Dra · Mag 9.0
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NGC 6517
NGC 6517
A small, faint globular cluster in Ophiuchus. About 4' across. Compact, requires moderate aperture.
GlobularCluster · Oph · Mag 10.3
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M20
M20
NGC 6514
The Trifid Nebula — a stunning emission/reflection nebula in Sagittarius divided into three lobes by dark lanes. Best with a UHC filter.
DiffuseNebula · Sagittarius · Mag 6.3
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NGC 6520
NGC 6520
A compact open cluster adjacent to dark nebula Barnard 86 — a striking contrast of starlight and darkness. About 6' across. Beautiful field.
OpenCluster · Sgr · Mag 8.0
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NGC 6522
NGC 6522
A globular cluster seen through Baade's Window in Sagittarius — a gap in the dust revealing the galactic bulge. Pair with nearby NGC 6528.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 8.6
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NGC 6528
NGC 6528
A small globular cluster near NGC 6522 in Baade's Window. About 4' across. The pair is historically significant.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 9.5
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NGC 6540
NGC 6540
A small, faint globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 2' across. Compact and challenging.
OpenCluster · Sgr · Mag 15.0
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NGC 6544
NGC 6544
A small globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 9' across but very loose. Low concentration.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 8.3
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NGC 6553
NGC 6553
A globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 9' across. In a very rich Milky Way field.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 8.3
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NGC 6568
NGC 6568
An open cluster in Sagittarius with about 40 stars spread over 12'. In a rich starfield.
OpenCluster · Sgr · Mag 9.0
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NGC 6569
NGC 6569
A moderately bright globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 6' across. Dense core.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 8.7
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NGC 6583
NGC 6583
A small open cluster in Sagittarius with about 30 faint stars. Compact.
OpenCluster · Sgr · Mag 10.0
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NGC 6624
NGC 6624
A bright, compact globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 6' across. Contains X-ray sources.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 8.3
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NGC 6629
NGC 6629
A small planetary nebula in Sagittarius. About 15" across. Appears as a tiny blue-green disk at high magnification.
PlanetaryNebula · Sgr · Mag 12.0
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NGC 6633
NGC 6633
A large, bright open cluster in Ophiuchus with about 30 stars spread over 27'. Easy naked-eye object. Best in binoculars.
OpenCluster · Oph · Mag 4.6
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NGC 6638
NGC 6638
A small globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 6' across. Moderately concentrated.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 9.2
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NGC 6642
NGC 6642
A small globular cluster in Sagittarius. About 5' across. Near M22.
GlobularCluster · Sgr · Mag 8.8
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NGC 6645
NGC 6645
An open cluster in Sagittarius with about 40 stars spread over 10'. In a rich Milky Way field.
OpenCluster · Sgr · Mag 9.0
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NGC 6664
NGC 6664
An open cluster in Scutum with about 50 stars spread over 15'. Near M11.
OpenCluster · Sct · Mag 7.8
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NGC 6712
NGC 6712
A loose globular cluster in Scutum. About 8' across. Easy to resolve. Contains an X-ray burster.
GlobularCluster · Sct · Mag 8.2
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NGC 6755
NGC 6755
A rich open cluster in Aquila with about 100 stars spread over 15'. Attractive in a rich Milky Way field.
OpenCluster · Aql · Mag 7.5
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NGC 6756
NGC 6756
A compact open cluster in Aquila with about 40 faint stars in a 4' area. Needs moderate aperture.
OpenCluster · Aql · Mag 11.0
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NGC 6781
NGC 6781
A large planetary nebula in Aquila. About 1.8' across. Ring-like with OIII filter. Similar in appearance to M97.
PlanetaryNebula · Aql · Mag 12.0
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NGC 6802
NGC 6802
A compact open cluster in Vulpecula with about 50 faint stars in a 3' area. Near M27.
OpenCluster · Vul · Mag 8.8
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NGC 6823
NGC 6823
An open cluster in Vulpecula embedded in emission nebula NGC 6820. A filter reveals the surrounding nebulosity.
OpenCluster · Vul · Mag 7.1
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NGC 6818
NGC 6818
The Little Gem Nebula — a small, bright planetary in Sagittarius. About 22" across. Vivid blue-green. High surface brightness.
PlanetaryNebula · Sgr · Mag 10.0
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Blinking planetary
NGC 6826
Blinking planetary
The Blinking Planetary — appears and disappears with direct vs. averted vision. Bright blue-green disk with a bright central star.
PlanetaryNebula · Cyg · Mag 10.0
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NGC 6830
NGC 6830
A compact open cluster in Vulpecula with about 20 stars in a 6' area. Near M27.
OpenCluster · Vul · Mag 7.9
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NGC 6834
NGC 6834
A small, rich open cluster in Cygnus with about 50 faint stars in a 5' area.
OpenCluster · Cyg · Mag 7.8
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NGC 6866
NGC 6866
A moderately rich open cluster in Cygnus with about 50 stars spread over 6'. Near the Kepler mission field.
OpenCluster · Cyg · Mag 7.6
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NGC 6882
NGC 6882
A bright, sparse open cluster in Vulpecula with about 30 stars. Near NGC 6885.
OpenCluster · Vul · Mag 8.1
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NGC 6885
NGC 6885
An open cluster in Vulpecula centered on mag 5.9 star 20 Vul. About 20 stars in a 7' area.
OpenCluster · Vul · Mag 6.0
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NGC 6905
NGC 6905
The Blue Flash Nebula — a bright planetary nebula in Delphinus. About 44" across. Blue-green color. OIII filter enhances it.
PlanetaryNebula · Del · Mag 12.0
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NGC 6910
NGC 6910
A compact open cluster in Cygnus near Sadr. About 40 stars in a 7' area. Spectacular Milky Way field.
OpenCluster · Cyg · Mag 7.4
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NGC 6939
NGC 6939
A rich open cluster in Cepheus near galaxy NGC 6946. About 80 stars in 8'. The cluster-galaxy pair is a classic sight.
OpenCluster · Cep · Mag 7.8
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NGC 6934
NGC 6934
A moderately bright globular cluster in Delphinus. About 7' across. Compact core, partially resolvable in 8"+.
GlobularCluster · Del · Mag 8.9
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NGC 6940
NGC 6940
A large, rich open cluster in Vulpecula with about 100 stars spread over 30'. Best at low power. One of the finest autumn clusters.
OpenCluster · Vul · Mag 6.3
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NGC 6946
NGC 6946
The Fireworks Galaxy — a face-on spiral where 10 supernovae have been observed. About 11' across. Near NGC 6939.
Galaxy · Cep · Mag 8.9
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North America nebula
NGC 7000
North America nebula
The North America Nebula — an enormous emission nebula (2 degrees) shaped like the continent. OIII or H-alpha filter essential.
DiffuseNebula · Cyg · Mag 99.0
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NGC 7008
NGC 7008
A planetary nebula in Cygnus. About 86" across. Irregularly shaped. OIII filter helps.
PlanetaryNebula · Cyg · Mag 13.0
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NGC 7006
NGC 7006
A remote globular cluster in Delphinus at 135,000 light-years. About 4' across. One of the most distant accessible globulars.
GlobularCluster · Del · Mag 10.6
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Saturn nebula
NGC 7009
Saturn nebula
The Saturn Nebula — a bright planetary with faint 'ansae' giving a Saturn-like appearance. Vivid blue-green. One of the finest planetary nebulae.
PlanetaryNebula · Aqr · Mag 8.0
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NGC 7044
NGC 7044
A faint, rich open cluster in Cygnus with about 60 faint stars. Requires moderate aperture.
OpenCluster · Cyg · Mag 11.0
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NGC 7062
NGC 7062
A small open cluster in Cygnus with about 30 faint stars in a 5' area.
OpenCluster · Cyg · Mag 8.3
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NGC 7086
NGC 7086
A moderately rich open cluster in Cygnus with about 40 stars spread over 9'.
OpenCluster · Cyg · Mag 8.4
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NGC 7128
NGC 7128
A compact open cluster in Cygnus with about 25 faint stars in a 3' area.
OpenCluster · Cyg · Mag 9.7
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NGC 7142
NGC 7142
A rich open cluster in Cepheus with about 50 faint stars in 8'. One of the older open clusters.
OpenCluster · Cep · Mag 9.3
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NGC 7160
NGC 7160
A small open cluster in Cepheus with about 12 bright stars forming a distinctive pattern.
OpenCluster · Cep · Mag 6.1
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NGC 7209
NGC 7209
A bright, large open cluster in Lacerta with about 80 stars spread over 25'. Nice at low power.
OpenCluster · Lac · Mag 6.7
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NGC 7217
NGC 7217
A bright, tightly wound spiral galaxy in Pegasus with multiple ring structures. About 4' x 3.5'. Unusually symmetric.
Galaxy · Peg · Mag 10.2
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NGC 7243
NGC 7243
A large, bright open cluster in Lacerta with about 40 stars spread over 20'. Easy and attractive.
OpenCluster · Lac · Mag 6.4
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NGC 7296
NGC 7296
A small open cluster in Lacerta with about 20 faint stars in a 4' area.
OpenCluster · Lac · Mag 10.0
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NGC 7331
NGC 7331
One of the finest spiral galaxies — a bright, elongated spiral in Pegasus. About 11' x 4'. The 'Deer Lick Group' of faint background galaxies nearby.
Galaxy · Peg · Mag 9.5
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7380 C
7380 C
The Wizard Nebula cluster — an open cluster in Cepheus embedded in emission nebulosity. The nebula requires a narrowband filter.
Galaxy · Cep · Mag 7.2
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NGC 7448
NGC 7448
A bright spiral galaxy in Pegasus. About 3' x 1.5'. Elongated with a moderately bright core.
Galaxy · Peg · Mag 11.7
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NGC 7479
NGC 7479
A bright barred spiral in Pegasus with a dramatic S-shaped bar. About 4' x 3'. One of the most photogenic barred spirals.
Galaxy · Peg · Mag 11.0
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NGC 7510
NGC 7510
A compact, bright open cluster in Cepheus with about 60 stars in a 4' area. Arrowhead-shaped. One of the finest compact clusters.
OpenCluster · Cep · Mag 7.9
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NGC 7606
NGC 7606
A bright spiral galaxy in Aquarius. About 6' x 3'. Elongated with a bright core.
Galaxy · Aqr · Mag 10.8
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Blue Snowball
NGC 7662
Blue Snowball
The Blue Snowball — a bright planetary nebula in Andromeda. Vivid blue-green color. Inner ring visible at high power.
PlanetaryNebula · And · Mag 9.0
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NGC 7686
NGC 7686
A bright open cluster in Andromeda with about 30 stars spread over 14'. Easy and pleasant.
OpenCluster · And · Mag 5.6
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NGC 7723
NGC 7723
A barred spiral galaxy in Aquarius. About 3.5' x 2.5'. Moderately bright.
Galaxy · Aqr · Mag 11.1
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NGC 7727
NGC 7727
A peculiar galaxy in Aquarius resulting from a galaxy merger. About 4.5' x 3.5'. Unusual shape with tidal features.
Galaxy · Aqr · Mag 10.7
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NGC 7789
NGC 7789
Caroline's Rose — one of the richest and most beautiful open clusters. About 300 stars in 15' in Cassiopeia. Swirling loops suggest rose petals. A must-see.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 6.7
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NGC 7790
NGC 7790
A compact open cluster in Cassiopeia with about 30 stars in a 5' area. Contains Cepheid variables.
OpenCluster · Cas · Mag 8.5
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