The Dumbbell nebula, also known as Messier 27, pumps out infrared light in this image from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope. The nebula was named after its resemblance to a dumbbell as seen in visible ...

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With a six-planet alignment already coming up Aug. 10, 2025, plus the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and a unique full moon, there's another astral event to add to your viewing list. Stargazers in ...

The Ring Nebula (M57) was first discovered in the winter of 1779. But by whom? Some claim it was French astronomer Antoine Darquier de Pellepoix, while others insist it was Charles Messier. However, ...