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10 Beautiful Star Clusters for Stargazers

Star clusters represent distinct steps in the evolution of the Universe. On the one hand, globular clusters are among the oldest stellar systems in galaxies and can preserve information about the early history of their …

10 Most Spectacular Nebulae in the Universe

James Miller

We have all marveled at the spectacular images of various types of nebulae, but it’s easy to forget that each image we see represents a brief snapshot of the ongoing cycle of star birth and …

Top 10 Deep-Sky Objects for Stargazers (Northern Hemisphere)

James Miller

Here is a list of 10 top deep space objects to look for from the Northern Hemisphere. These objects exclude individual stars and refer to objects outside of our Solar System, with the main types …

Top 10 Strangest Galaxies In The Universe

James Miller

A galaxy refers to a huge system of stars, planets, gas, and dust that are gravitationally bound together. Our solar system, for instance, is part of the Milky Way galaxy, which is thought to contain …

Pleiades (M45) star cluster surrounded by blue reflection nebulosity

Interesting Facts About the Pleiades

James Miller

The Pleiades (M45), also known as the Seven Sisters, is one of the easiest and most recognizable star clusters in the night sky. Visible to the naked eye as a tight group of bright stars …

What Are Star Clusters & How Are They Formed?

James Miller

Star clusters are among the most striking sights in the night sky. Look toward Taurus on a clear night and you may spot the Pleiades — a small gathering of brilliant stars known since ancient …

Orion Nebula, a glowing star-forming cloud of gas and dust

What Are Nebulae And How Are They Formed?

James Miller

Few sights in astronomy capture the imagination like nebulae. In photographs, these vast clouds appear in forms that are impossible to miss. Some glow red around brilliant young stars, others reflect blue starlight, while clouds …

Milky Way stretching across a dark night sky

10 Interesting Facts About the Milky Way Galaxy

James Miller

The Milky Way is our home galaxy, but living inside it makes it surprisingly difficult to understand. We cannot photograph it from the outside, much of it is hidden from view, and even its distant …

Top 7 Night Sky Objects For Stargazing

James Miller

What are the easiest deep sky objects to see? Here is a list of 7 night sky objects that are great for beginners, and which have delighted stargazers for centuries. On account of their size, …

Top 10 Facts About Black Holes

James Miller

Of all the strange objects discovered in the Universe, black holes remain among the most mysterious. These extraordinary regions of space contain so much mass concentrated into such a small area that their gravity can …