The Leo Quadruplet with tidal tail

The Leo Quadruplet with tidal tail

In the constellation of Leo we can find thousands of galaxies. Among all those three are very well known among professional and amateur astronomers, the so-called Leo Triplet. The three components of this group are M65, M66 and NGC 3628, known as the Hamburger Galaxy....
M44, the Beehive Cluster

M44, the Beehive Cluster

The Beehive Cluster, M44, also known as Praesepe, is one of the closest star clusters to our solar system. It’s located in the Cancer constellation some 600 light-years away from Earth. The cluster is easily visible to the naked eye under a dark sky like Prades...
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, March 12th

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, March 12th

As the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is approaching to its perihelion, that will be achieved the next 21st of April 2024, it’s now crossing the Andromeda constellation. The closest approach to Earth will take place a bit later, on the 2nd of June 2024, at a distance of...
The M81 Galaxy Group and the IFN

The M81 Galaxy Group and the IFN

The M81 Galaxy Group, also known as the M81 Group, is a group of galaxies located in the constellation Ursa Major. The group is named after its brightest member, the spiral galaxy Messier 81 (M81). The M81 Group is part of the larger Virgo Supercluster, which includes...
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