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 ...

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 25, 2019 - This picture taken on September 25th, 2019 shows The Orion Nebula, also known as Messier 42, M42, or NGC 1976, in the Milky Way.- PHOTOGRAPH BY Costfoto / ...

This new image of the rose-coloured star forming region Messier 17 was captured by the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile. It is one of the ...

This image captured by the Hubble Space Telescope shows Messier 28, a globular cluster in the constellation of Sagittarius (The Archer). It is about 18,000 light-years away from Earth. ESA/Hubble & ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. If you spend any time with astronomers, sooner or later, you'll hear them use the phrase "M" ...

The Messier marathon is an activity that’s been popular with astronomy clubs since the 1980s. It’s a test of endurance and skill to view each of the 109 deep-sky objects in French comet-hunter Charles ...

The “Messier marathon” prompts space hobbyists to spot 110 celestial objects in one night, and the best time to try it is in March Carlyn Kranking - Associate Web Editor, Science The Whirlpool Galaxy ...

A new image of Messier 78, a nebula located about 1,600 light-years away in the constellation of Orion, reveals stars and other features that in previous observations, had been hidden by cosmic dust.

This new image of the rose-colored star forming region Messier 17 was captured by the Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope at ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile. It is one of the ...

NASA has released a breathtaking gallery of images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, showcasing celestial objects contained in the Messier catalog. The Messier collection was initially compiled ...

French astronomer Charles Messier's list of the best and brightest deep sky objects is popular with skywatchers of all experience levels. During the new moon period in early spring each year, it's ...