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