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M77 (NGC 1068) Observing Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Cetus
M77 (NGC 1068) Observing Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Cetus
A complete observing guide for M77 (NGC 1068), a magnitude 8.9 Seyfert spiral galaxy in Cetus. Tips for finding and observing it on autumn nights.
M78 (NGC 2068) Observing Guide — Reflection Nebula in Orion
M78 (NGC 2068) Observing Guide — Reflection Nebula in Orion
A complete observing guide for M78 (NGC 2068), a magnitude 8.3 reflection nebula in Orion. Tips for finding and observing the brightest reflection nebula in the sky.
M79 (NGC 1904) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Lepus
M79 (NGC 1904) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Lepus
A complete observing guide for M79 (NGC 1904), a magnitude 7.7 globular cluster in Lepus. Tips for finding and observing this unusual winter globular.
M8 (Lagoon Nebula) Complete Guide — Emission Nebula in Sagittarius
M8 (Lagoon Nebula) Complete Guide — Emission Nebula in Sagittarius
A complete observing guide for the Lagoon Nebula (M8), a magnitude 6 emission nebula in Sagittarius visible to the naked eye. Tips for finding, observing, and photographing it.
M80 (NGC 6093) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Scorpius
M80 (NGC 6093) Observing Guide — Globular Cluster in Scorpius
A complete observing guide for M80 (NGC 6093), a magnitude 7.3 globular cluster in Scorpius. Tips for finding and observing it on summer nights.
M81 (Bode's Galaxy) Complete Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major
M81 (Bode's Galaxy) Complete Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major
A complete observing guide for Bode's Galaxy (M81), a magnitude 6.9 grand-design spiral in Ursa Major. Tips for finding, observing, and photographing it.
M82 (Cigar Galaxy) Complete Guide — Irregular Galaxy in Ursa Major
M82 (Cigar Galaxy) Complete Guide — Irregular Galaxy in Ursa Major
A complete observing guide for the Cigar Galaxy (M82), a magnitude 8.4 starburst irregular galaxy in Ursa Major. How to find, observe, and photograph it alongside M81.
M83 (Southern Pinwheel Galaxy) Complete Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Hydra
M83 (Southern Pinwheel Galaxy) Complete Guide — Spiral Galaxy in Hydra
A complete observing guide for the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83), a magnitude 7.6 face-on spiral galaxy in Hydra. Tips for finding, observing, and photographing it.
M84 (NGC 4374) Observing Guide — Lenticular Galaxy in Virgo
M84 (NGC 4374) Observing Guide — Lenticular Galaxy in Virgo
A complete observing guide for M84 (NGC 4374), a magnitude 9.1 lenticular galaxy in Virgo. How to find and observe it alongside M86.
M85 (NGC 4382) Observing Guide — Lenticular Galaxy in Coma Berenices
M85 (NGC 4382) Observing Guide — Lenticular Galaxy in Coma Berenices
A complete observing guide for M85 (NGC 4382), a magnitude 9.1 lenticular galaxy in Coma Berenices. How to find and observe it.
M86 (NGC 4406) Observing Guide — Lenticular Galaxy in Virgo
M86 (NGC 4406) Observing Guide — Lenticular Galaxy in Virgo
A complete observing guide for M86 (NGC 4406), a magnitude 8.9 lenticular galaxy in Virgo. How to find and observe it.
M87 (Virgo A) Complete Guide — Elliptical Galaxy in Virgo
M87 (Virgo A) Complete Guide — Elliptical Galaxy in Virgo
A complete observing guide for Virgo A (M87), a magnitude 8.6 elliptical galaxy in Virgo and one of the most massive galaxies known.