Nebulosa del velo orientale

La misteriosa bellezza della nebulosa del velo orientale: uno sguardo più da vicino al fenomeno celeste. La Nebulosa del Velo Orientale, conosciuta anche come NGC 6992, è un fenomeno celeste che ha affascinato astronomi e osservatori di stelle per secoli. Situata nella costellazione di Cygnus, la nebulosa è una vasta… Continua a leggere

La piccola nebulosa gemma

Esplorare la piccola nebulosa gemma: una guida alla regione di formazione stellare più piccola e densa della Via Lattea. La Piccola Nebulosa Gemma (nota anche come NGC 6818) è una piccola e densa regione di formazione stellare situata nella costellazione del Sagittario della Via Lattea. È una delle regioni di… Continua a leggere

differences between galaxies and nebulas

M108 galaxy, and M97 the 'Owl Nebula'

Galaxies are large collections of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter that are held together by gravity. They can contain anywhere from a few million to trillions of stars. Nebulas, on the other hand, are clouds of gas and dust in space. They can be found within galaxies and are… Continua a leggere

the Cocoon Nebula

Cocoon Nebula, also known as IC 5146, is a large and active star-forming region located in the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth and is one of the most studied regions of star formation. The Cocoon Nebula is a bright and colorful cloud of gas and… Continua a leggere

The Ring Nebula

The M57, also known as the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra. It is one of the most well-known and studied planetary nebulae, and has been the subject of numerous observations and research studies. The M57 is a relatively small nebula, with a diameter of… Continua a leggere

M27 Nebula

The Messier 27 (M27) nebula, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula. It was discovered by French astronomer Charles Messier in 1764 and is one of the brightest and closest planetary nebulae to Earth. A planetary nebula is a type of emission… Continua a leggere

M51 Nebula

The M51 nebula, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located approximately 23 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy was discovered in 1773 by Charles Messier, who noted its spiral structure, making it one of the first galaxies to be identified as such…. Continua a leggere

Orion Constellation

The Orion constellation is one of the most recognized and celebrated constellations in the night sky. It is located on the celestial equator and is visible from most places on Earth. The constellation is named after Orion, a hunter in Greek mythology. Orion is visible in the night sky from… Continua a leggere