Outline. Astronomy table. By Paul Nervy |
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Copyright 2006, Paul Nervy. |
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IC or NGC number |
Messier or Caldwell number |
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Constellation |
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Type of object |
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Messier or Caldwell number |
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Common name |
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Constellation |
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Date saw |
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Types of objects |
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Open cluster - fewer stars, loosely packed. |
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Globular cluster - many stars, densely packed. In binoculars these tend to look like small, dim, fuzzy blobs. |
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Nebula - in binoculars these look like dim, wispy areas of light. |
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Galaxy - in binoculars these tend to look like small, dim, fuzzy spots. |
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Asterism - an asterism is a group of stars that is readily identifiable but is not a a Constellation. |
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Double star |
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Star - notable stars |
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Variable star |
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Constellation |
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Andromeda. The Princess. |
And |
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a Constellation |
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224 |
M31 |
Andromeda galaxy |
And |
3 |
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Galaxy |
09/20/04 |
Andromeda galaxy is the closest, biggest, brightest galaxy in the sky. |
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M110 |
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And |
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Galaxy |
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M110 is a small galaxy appearing adjacent to the Andromeda galaxy. |
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C23 |
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And |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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221 |
M32 |
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And |
8 |
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Galaxy |
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M32 is a small galaxy appearing adjacent to the Andromeda galaxy. |
7662 |
C22 |
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And |
9 |
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Nebula |
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752 |
C28 |
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And |
6 |
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Open cluster |
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Antila. The Air Pump. |
Ant |
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a Constellation |
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Apus. The Bird of Paradise. |
Aps |
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a Constellation |
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6101 |
C107 |
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Aps |
9 |
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Globular cluster |
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Aquilla. The Eagle. |
Aql |
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a Constellation |
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Altair |
Aql |
0.8 |
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Altair is the common name of alpha Aquila. |
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Aquarius. The Water bearer. |
Aqr |
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a Constellation |
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Water Jar |
Aqr |
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Asterism |
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6981 |
M72 |
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Aqr |
9 |
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Globular cluster |
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7089 |
M2 |
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Aqr |
6 |
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Globular cluster |
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7293 |
C63 |
Helix nebula |
Aqr |
6 |
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Nebula |
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7009 |
C55 |
Saturn nebula |
Aqr |
8 |
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Nebula |
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6994 |
M73 |
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Aqr |
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Open cluster |
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Ara. The Altar. |
Ara |
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a Constellation |
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6352 |
C81 |
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Ara |
8 |
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Globular cluster |
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6397 |
C86 |
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Ara |
5 |
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Globular cluster |
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6193 |
C82 |
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Ara |
5 |
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Open cluster |
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Aries. The Ram. |
Ari |
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a Constellation |
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Auriga. The Charioteer. |
Aur |
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a Constellation |
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IC405 |
C31 |
Flaming star nebula |
Aur |
9 |
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Nebula |
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1912 |
M38 |
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Aur |
6 |
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Open cluster |
10/07/04 |
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M36 |
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Aur |
6 |
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Open cluster |
10/07/04 |
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2099 |
M37 |
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Aur |
6 |
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Open cluster |
10/07/04 |
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Capella |
Aur |
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Bootes. The Herdsman. |
Boo |
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a Constellation |
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5248 |
C45 |
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Boo |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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Arcturus |
Boo |
0 |
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Arcturus is the fourth brightest star. |
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Caelum. The Chisel. |
Cae |
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a Constellation |
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Camelopardalis. The Giraffe. |
Cam |
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a Constellation |
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IC342 |
C5 |
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Cam |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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2403 |
C7 |
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Cam |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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1502 |
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Cam |
7 |
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Open cluster |
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IC361 |
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Cam |
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Open cluster |
11/08/04 |
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Capricorn. The Sea Goat. |
Cap |
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a Constellation |
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7099 |
M30 |
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Cap |
7 |
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Globular cluster |
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Carina. The Keel. |
Car |
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a Constellation |
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Large Magellenic Cloud |
Car |
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Galaxy |
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2808 |
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Car |
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Globular cluster |
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2070 |
C103 |
Tarantula nebula |
Car |
2 |
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Nebula |
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Tarantual nebula is in the Large Magellenic Cloud. |
2867 |
C90 |
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Car |
10 |
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Nebula |
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3372 |
C92 |
Eta Carinae nebula |
Car |
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Nebula |
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3532 |
C91 |
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Car |
3 |
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Open cluster |
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3114 |
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Car |
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Open cluster |
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IC 2948 |
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Car |
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Open cluster |
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3293 |
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Car |
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Open cluster |
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3766 |
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Car |
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Open cluster |
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2516 |
C96 |
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Car |
4 |
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Open cluster |
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IC2602 |
C102 |
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Car |
2 |
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Open cluster |
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Canopus |
Car |
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Canopus is the second brightest star. Only Sirius is brighter. |
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Cassiopeia. The Queen. |
Cas |
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147 |
C17 |
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Cas |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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185 |
C18 |
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Cas |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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7635 |
C11 |
Bubble nebula |
Cas |
7 |
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Nebula |
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581 |
M103 |
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Cas |
7 |
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Open cluster |
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7654 |
M52 |
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Cas |
7 |
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Open cluster |
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663 |
C10 |
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Cas |
7 |
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Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
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559 |
C8 |
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Cas |
9 |
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Open cluster |
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7789 |
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Cas |
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Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
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659 |
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Cas |
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Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
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457 |
C13 |
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Cas |
6 |
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Open cluster |
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Centaurus. The Centaur. |
Cen |
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a Constellation |
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4945 |
C83 |
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Cen |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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5128 |
C77 |
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Cen |
7 |
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Cen A. aka alpha Centauri? |
5139 |
C80 |
Omega Centauri |
Cen |
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Globular cluster |
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5286 |
C84 |
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Cen |
7 |
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Globular cluster |
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3766 |
C97 |
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Cen |
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Open cluster |
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5460 |
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Cen |
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Open cluster |
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Hadar |
Cen |
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beta Centauri |
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Rigel Kent |
Cen |
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Rigel Kent is the common name for alpha Centauri, the third brightest star. |
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Cephus. The King. |
Cep |
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6846 |
C12 |
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Cep |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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40 |
C2 |
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Cep |
12 |
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Nebula |
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7024 |
C4 |
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Cep |
7 |
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Nebula |
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Sh2-155 |
C9 |
Cave nebula |
Cep |
8 |
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Nebula |
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IC1396 |
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Cep |
9 |
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Nebula |
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188 |
C1 |
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Cep |
8 |
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Open cluster |
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delta Cephai |
Cep |
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Star |
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delta Cephai is a cephaid variable. |
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Garnet star |
Cep |
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mu Cephai is a very red star. |
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Cetus. The Sea Monster. |
Cet |
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a Constellation |
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IC1613 |
C51 |
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Cet |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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247 |
C62 |
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Cet |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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1068 |
M77 |
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Cet |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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246 |
C56 |
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Cet |
8 |
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Nebula |
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Mira |
Cet |
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Mira is a variable star in Cetus. |
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Chameleon. The Chameleon. |
Cha |
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3195 |
C109 |
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Cha |
8 |
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Nebula |
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Circinus. The Compass. |
Cir |
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a Constellation |
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5823 |
C88 |
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Cir |
8 |
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Open cluster |
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Canis Major. The Great Dog. |
CMa |
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2362 |
C64 |
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CMa |
4 |
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Open cluster |
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2362 |
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CMa |
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Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
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2287 |
M41 |
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CMa |
4 |
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Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
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2354 |
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CMa |
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Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
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2360 |
C58 |
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CMa |
7 |
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Open cluster |
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Sirius |
CMa |
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Star |
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Sirius is the common name of alpha Canis Major, the brightest star in the sky. |
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Canis Minor. The Little Dog. |
CMi |
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Procyon |
CMi |
0.4 |
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Procyon, alpha Canis Minor, is the eigth brightest star. |
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Cancer. The Crab. |
Cnc |
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2682 |
M67 |
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Cnc |
7 |
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Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
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2632 |
M44 |
Beehive cluster |
Cnc |
3 |
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Open cluster |
10/04/04 |
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Columbia. The Dove. |
Col |
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1851 |
C73 |
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Col |
7 |
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Globular cluster |
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Coma Berenices. Bernice's Hair. |
Com |
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4501 |
M88 |
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Com |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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2775 |
C48 |
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Com |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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4889 |
C35 |
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Com |
11 |
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Galaxy |
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Brightest galaxy in Coma cluster of galaxies. |
4559 |
C36 |
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Com |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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4826 |
M64 |
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Com |
8 |
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Galaxy |
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4254 |
M99 |
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Com |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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4192 |
M98 |
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Com |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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4321 |
M100 |
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Com |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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4382 |
M85 |
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Com |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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4565 |
C38 |
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Com |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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5024 |
M53 |
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Com |
8 |
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Globular cluster |
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Corona Australis. The Southern Crown. |
CrA |
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6541 |
C78 |
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CrA |
6 |
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Globular cluster |
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6729 |
C68 |
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CrA |
10 |
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Nebula |
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Corona Borealis. The Northern Crown. |
CrB |
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a Constellation |
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Crater. The Cup. |
Crt |
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a Constellation |
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Crux. The Southern Cross. |
Cru |
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a Constellation |
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C99 |
Coal Sack nebula |
Cru |
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Nebula |
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A dark nebula. |
IC2944 |
C100 |
Collinder cluster |
Cru |
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Open cluster |
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4755 |
C94 |
Jewel Box cluster |
Cru |
4 |
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Open cluster |
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4609 |
C98 |
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Cru |
7 |
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Open cluster |
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Acrux |
Cru |
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Star |
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Acrux is the common name of alpha Crux. |
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Corvus. The Crow. |
Crv |
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4039 |
C61 |
Antennae galaxy |
Crv |
11 |
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Galaxy |
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4038 |
C60 |
Antennae galaxy |
Crv |
11 |
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Galaxy |
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Canes Venatici. The Hunting Dogs. |
CVn |
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a Constellation |
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4736 |
M94 |
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CVn |
8 |
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Galaxy |
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4449 |
C21 |
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CVn |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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4244 |
C26 |
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CVn |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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5055 |
M63 |
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CVn |
8 |
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Galaxy |
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4631 |
C32 |
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CVn |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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5005 |
C29 |
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CVn |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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5194-5 |
M51 |
Whirlpool galaxy |
CVn |
8 |
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Galaxy |
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4258 |
M106 |
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CVn |
8 |
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Galaxy |
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5272 |
M3 |
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CVn |
6 |
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Globular cluster |
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Cygnus. The Swan. |
Cyg |
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a Constellation |
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Alberio |
Cyg |
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Double star |
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IC 5067-70 |
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Pelican nebula |
Cyg |
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Nebula |
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6781 |
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Cyg |
5 |
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Nebula |
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6826 |
C15 |
Blinking nebula |
Cyg |
10 |
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Nebula |
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7000 |
C20 |
North American nebula |
Cyg |
6 |
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Nebula |
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6960 |
C34 |
West Veil nebula |
Cyg |
? |
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Nebula |
09/28/05 |
Saw the Veil Nebulae as a large bright oval shaped cluster behind the left wing tip of Cygnus. |
6888 |
C27 |
Cresent nebula |
Cyg |
7 |
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Nebula |
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6891 |
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Cyg |
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Nebula |
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IC5146 |
C19 |
Cocoon nebula |
Cyg |
10 |
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Nebula |
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6992/5 |
C33 |
East Veil nebula |
Cyg |
? |
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Nebula |
09/28/05 |
Saw the Veil Nebulae as a large bright oval shaped cluster behind the left wing tip of Cygnus. |
6913 |
M29 |
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Cyg |
6 |
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Open cluster |
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7092 |
M39 |
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Cyg |
5 |
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Open cluster |
09/20/04 |
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Deneb |
Cyg |
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Star |
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Delphinus. The Dolphin. |
Del |
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7006 |
C42 |
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Del |
10 |
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Globular cluster |
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6934 |
C47 |
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Del |
6 |
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Globular cluster |
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Dorado. The Goldfish. |
Dor |
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a Constellation |
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Draco. The Dragon. |
Dra |
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a Constellation |
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4236 |
C3 |
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Dra |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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6543 |
C6 |
Cat's Eye nebula |
Dra |
9 |
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Nebula |
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Equuleus. The Little Horse. |
Equ |
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a Constellation |
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Eridanus. The River. |
Eri |
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a Constellation |
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Achernar |
Eri |
0.5 |
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Star |
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Achernar is a bright star at the end of Eridanus. |
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Fornax. The Furnace. |
For |
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a Constellation |
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1097 |
C67 |
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For |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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Fornax cluster of galaxies |
For |
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Galaxy |
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Gemini. The Twins. |
Gem |
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a Constellation |
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2392 |
C39 |
Eskimo nebula |
Gem |
10 |
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Nebula |
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2168 |
M35 |
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Gem |
5 |
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Open cluster |
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Castor |
Gem |
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Star |
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Pollux |
Gem |
1 |
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Star |
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Grus. The Crane. |
Gru |
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a Constellation |
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Hercules. The Strongman. |
Her |
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a Constellation |
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6205 |
M13 |
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Her |
6 |
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Globular cluster |
09/20/04 |
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6341 |
M92 |
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Her |
6 |
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Globular cluster |
09/20/04 |
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4548 |
M91 |
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Her |
6 |
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Globular cluster |
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Horologium. The Clock. |
Hor |
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a Constellation |
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1261 |
C87 |
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Hor |
8 |
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Globular cluster |
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Hydra. The Sea Serpent. |
Hya |
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a Constellation |
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5236 |
M83 |
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Hya |
8 |
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Galaxy |
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5694 |
C66 |
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Hya |
10 |
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Globular cluster |
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4590 |
M68 |
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Hya |
8 |
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Globular cluster |
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3242 |
C59 |
Ghost of Jupiter nebula |
Hya |
8 |
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Nebula |
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2548 |
M48 |
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Hya |
6 |
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Open cluster |
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Hydrus. Southern serpent. |
Hyi |
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a Constellation |
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Hydrus is a southern constellation, not to be confused with Hydra a northern constellation. |
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Small Magellanic Cloud |
Hyi |
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Galaxy |
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Indus. The Indian. |
Ind |
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a Constellation |
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Lacerta. The Lizard. |
Lac |
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a Constellation |
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7243 |
C16 |
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Lac |
6 |
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Open cluster |
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7243 |
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Lac |
8 |
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Open cluster |
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Leo. The Lion. |
Leo |
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a Constellation |
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3351 |
M95 |
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Leo |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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3379 |
M105 |
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Leo |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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3368 |
M96 |
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Leo |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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3627 |
M66 |
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Leo |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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3623 |
M65 |
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Leo |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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3626 |
C40 |
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Leo |
11 |
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Galaxy |
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Regulus |
Leo |
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Star |
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Denebola |
Leo |
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Star |
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Denebola is the common name for beta Leo, a blue and orange double star. |
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Lepus. The Hare. |
Lep |
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a Constellation |
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1904 |
M79 |
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Lep |
8 |
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Globular cluster |
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2017 |
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Lep |
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Open cluster |
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Libra. The Scales. |
Lib |
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a Constellation |
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Leo Minor. The Little Lion. |
LMi |
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a Constellation |
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Lupus. The Wolf. |
Lup |
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a Constellation |
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5822 |
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Lup |
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Open cluster |
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Lynx. The Lynx. |
Lyn |
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a Constellation |
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2419 |
C25 |
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Lyn |
10 |
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Globular cluster |
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Lyra. The Lyre. |
Lyr |
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a Constellation |
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6779 |
M56 |
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Lyr |
8 |
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Globular cluster |
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|
6720 |
M57 |
Ring nebula |
Lyr |
9 |
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Nebula |
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Vega |
Lyr |
0 |
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Star |
|
Vega is the fifth brightest star. |
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Mensa. The Table Mountain. |
Men |
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a Constellation |
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Microscopium. The Microscope. |
Mic |
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a Constellation |
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Monoceros. The Unicorn. |
Mon |
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a Constellation |
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|
2261 |
C46 |
Hubble's nebula |
Mon |
10 |
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Nebula |
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2237-9 |
C49 |
Rosette nebula |
Mon |
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Nebula |
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2264 |
|
Cone nebula |
Mon |
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Nebula |
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2506 |
C54 |
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Mon |
7 |
|
Open cluster |
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2323 |
M50 |
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Mon |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
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2244 |
C50 |
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Mon |
5 |
|
Open cluster |
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2244 |
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Mon |
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Open cluster |
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Musca. The Fly. |
Mus |
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a Constellation |
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|
4372 |
C108 |
|
Mus |
8 |
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Globular cluster |
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|
4833 |
C105 |
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Mus |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
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Norma. The Level. |
Nor |
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a Constellation |
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6087 |
C89 |
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Nor |
5 |
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Open cluster |
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Octans. The Octant. |
Oct |
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a Constellation |
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sigma Octans |
Oct |
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Star |
|
The star Sigma Octans functions as the celestial south pole. Polaris in Ursa Minor is the celestial north pole. |
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Ophiuchus. The Serpent Bearer. |
Oph |
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a Constellation |
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|
6266 |
M62 |
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Oph |
6 |
|
Globular cluster |
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|
6171 |
M107 |
|
Oph |
8 |
|
Globular cluster |
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|
6218 |
M12 |
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Oph |
6 |
|
Globular cluster |
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|
6254 |
M10 |
|
Oph |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
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|
6273 |
M19 |
|
Oph |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
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|
6402 |
M14 |
|
Oph |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
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|
6333 |
M9 |
|
Oph |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
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IC4665 |
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Oph |
5 |
|
Open cluster |
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6633 |
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Oph |
5 |
|
Open cluster |
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Orion. The Hunter. |
Ori |
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a Constellation |
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Trapezium |
Ori |
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Asterism |
|
Orion nebula contains the Trapezium, a asterism of four Star. |
1982 |
M43 |
Orion nebula |
Ori |
4 |
|
Nebula |
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|
1976 |
M42 |
Orion nebula |
Ori |
4 |
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Nebula |
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|
2068 |
M78 |
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Ori |
8 |
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Nebula |
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IC434 |
|
Horsehead Nebula |
Ori |
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Nebula |
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Betelgeuse |
Ori |
0.5 |
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Star |
|
Betelgeuse is Orions right shoulder. |
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Rigel |
Ori |
0 |
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Star |
|
Rigel is Orion's left knee. |
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Pavo. The Peacock. |
Pav |
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a Constellation |
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|
6744 |
C101 |
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Pav |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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|
6752 |
C93 |
|
Pav |
5 |
|
Globular cluster |
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Pegasus. The Winged Horse. |
Peg |
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a Constellation |
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Great Square |
Peg |
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Asterism |
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|
7331 |
C30 |
|
Peg |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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7479 |
C44 |
|
Peg |
11 |
|
Galaxy |
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|
7814 |
C43 |
|
Peg |
10 |
|
Galaxy |
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|
7078 |
M15 |
|
Peg |
6 |
|
Globular cluster |
09/20/04 |
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Perseus. The Hero. |
Per |
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a Constellation |
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|
1275 |
C24 |
Seyfert galaxy |
Per |
11 |
|
Galaxy |
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|
650-1 |
M76 |
|
Per |
11 |
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Nebula |
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|
1361 |
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Per |
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|
Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
|
1528 |
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Per |
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|
Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
|
1245 |
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Per |
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|
Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
|
1342 |
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Per |
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|
Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
|
869/884 |
C14 |
Double cluster |
Per |
4 |
|
Open cluster |
09/20/04 |
Double cluster in Perseus |
1039 |
M34 |
|
Per |
5 |
|
Open cluster |
09/20/04 |
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|
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Algol |
Per |
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|
Star |
|
Algol is an eclipsing binary in Perseus. |
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Phoenix. The Phoenix. |
Phe |
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a Constellation |
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|
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Pictor. The Painter. |
Pic |
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a Constellation |
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|
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Piscis Austrinus. The Southern Fish. |
PsA |
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a Constellation |
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Formalhaut |
PsA |
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Star |
|
alpha Picis Austrinus is called Formalhaut. |
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Pisces. The Fish. |
Psc |
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a Constellation |
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|
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Circlet |
Psc |
|
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Asterism |
|
The Circlet is an asterism of six stars that forms the head of Pices. |
628 |
M74 |
|
Psc |
9 |
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Galaxy |
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Puppis. The Stern. |
Pup |
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a Constellation |
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|
2422 |
M47 |
|
Pup |
4 |
|
Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
|
2447 |
M93 |
|
Pup |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
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|
2437 |
M46 |
|
Pup |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
11/07/04 |
|
2477 |
C71 |
|
Pup |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
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Pyxis. The Compass. |
Pyx |
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a Constellation |
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Reticulum. The Net. |
Ret |
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|
a Constellation |
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|
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Sculptor. The Sculptor. |
Scl |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
253 |
C65 |
|
Scl |
7 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
300 |
C70 |
|
Scl |
8 |
|
Galaxy |
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247 |
|
|
Scl |
|
|
Galaxy |
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|
55 |
C72 |
|
Scl |
8 |
|
Galaxy |
|
Brightest galaxy in Sculptor constellation. |
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Scorpio. The Scorpion. |
Sco |
|
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a Constellation |
|
|
6121 |
M4 |
|
Sco |
6 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
6093 |
M80 |
|
Sco |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
6302 |
C69 |
Bug nebula |
Sco |
13 |
|
Nebula |
|
|
6475 |
M7 |
|
Sco |
4 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
6124 |
C75 |
|
Sco |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
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|
6405 |
M6 |
|
Sco |
3 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
6231 |
C76 |
|
Sco |
3 |
|
Open cluster |
|
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|
|
Antares |
Sco |
1 |
|
Star |
|
Antares is the common name for alpha Scorpio. |
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Scutum. The Shield. |
Sct |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
6705 |
M11 |
Wild Duck cluster |
Sct |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
6694 |
M26 |
|
Sct |
8 |
|
Open cluster |
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Serpens. The Snake. |
Ser |
|
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a Constellation |
|
Serpens has two parts; Serpens Caput is the head and Serpens Cauda is the tail. |
5904 |
M5 |
|
Ser |
6 |
|
Globular cluster |
05/10/05 |
|
IC4756 |
|
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Ser |
5 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
6611 |
M16 |
Eagle cluster |
Ser |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
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Sextans. The Sextant. |
Sex |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
3115 |
C53 |
Spindle galaxy |
Sex |
9 |
|
Galaxy |
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|
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Sagitta. The Arrow. |
Sge |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
6838 |
M71 |
|
Sge |
8 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
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Sagitarius. The Archer. |
Sgr |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
|
|
Teapot |
Sgr |
|
|
Asterism |
|
|
6822 |
C57 |
Barnard's galaxy |
Sgr |
9 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
6656 |
M22 |
|
Sgr |
5 |
|
Globular cluster |
10/04/04 |
|
6681 |
M70 |
|
Sgr |
8 |
|
Globular cluster |
10/04/04 |
|
6626 |
M28 |
|
Sgr |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
6809 |
M55 |
|
Sgr |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
6864 |
M75 |
|
Sgr |
8 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
6637 |
M69 |
|
Sgr |
8 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
6715 |
M54 |
|
Sgr |
8 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
6514 |
M20 |
Trifid nebula |
Sgr |
8 |
|
Nebula |
10/04/04 |
|
6523 |
M8 |
Lagoon nebula |
Sgr |
6 |
|
Nebula |
10/04/04 |
|
6617 |
M17 |
Omega Nebula |
Sgr |
7 |
|
Nebula |
|
|
6613 |
M18 |
|
Sgr |
7 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
IC4725 |
M25 |
|
Sgr |
4 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
6531 |
M21 |
|
Sgr |
6 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
6595 |
M23 |
|
Sgr |
5 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
6603 |
M24 |
|
Sgr |
4 |
|
Open cluster |
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|
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Taurus. The Bull. |
Tau |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
1952 |
M1 |
Crab nebula |
Tau |
8 |
|
Nebula |
|
|
|
C41 |
Hyades |
Tau |
1 |
|
Open cluster |
11/08/04 |
|
1647 |
|
|
Tau |
|
|
Open cluster |
11/08/04 |
|
1746 |
|
|
Tau |
|
|
Open cluster |
11/08/04 |
|
|
M45 |
Pleiades |
Tau |
1 |
|
Open cluster |
11/08/04 |
|
|
|
Adelbaran |
Tau |
0.8 |
|
Star |
|
Adelbaran has an orange color. |
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Telescopium. The Telescope. |
Tel |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
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Triangulum Australae. The Southern Triangle. |
TrA |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
6025 |
C95 |
|
TrA |
5 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
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Triangulum. The Triangle. |
Tri |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
598 |
M33 |
Triangulum galaxy |
Tri |
6 |
|
Galaxy |
11/08/04 |
|
752 |
|
|
Tri |
|
|
Open cluster |
11/08/04 |
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Tucana. The Toucan. |
Tuc |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
362 |
C104 |
|
Tuc |
6 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
104 |
C106 |
47 Tucanae |
Tuc |
4 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
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Ursa Major. The Great Bear. |
UMa |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
WNC4 |
M40 |
|
UMa |
8 |
|
Double star |
|
|
|
|
Mizar and Alcor |
UMa |
|
|
Double star |
|
|
3992 |
M109 |
|
UMa |
10 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
3556 |
M108 |
|
UMa |
10 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
5457 |
M101 |
|
UMa |
8 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
|
M102 |
|
UMa |
|
|
Galaxy |
|
M102 is actually a repeat of M101 |
3031 |
M81 |
|
UMa |
7 |
|
Galaxy |
11/07/04 |
Looks like dim, fuzzy dot. |
3034 |
M82 |
|
UMa |
8 |
|
Galaxy |
11/07/04 |
Looks like dim, fuzzy dot. |
3587 |
M97 |
Owl nebula |
UMa |
11 |
|
Nebula |
|
|
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Ursa Minor. The Little Bear. |
UMi |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
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|
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Polaris |
UMi |
|
|
Star |
|
Polaris, the north star, is the common name for alpha UMi. |
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Vela. The Sail. |
Vel |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
3201 |
C79 |
|
Vel |
7 |
|
Globular cluster |
|
|
3132 |
C74 |
|
Vel |
8 |
|
Nebula |
|
|
IC2391 |
C85 |
|
Vel |
3 |
|
Open cluster |
|
|
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Virgo. The Maiden. |
Vir |
|
|
a Constellation |
|
|
4621 |
M59 |
|
Vir |
10 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4569 |
M90 |
|
Vir |
9 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4374 |
M84 |
|
Vir |
9 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4552 |
M89 |
|
Vir |
10 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4595 |
M104 |
Sombrero galaxy |
Vir |
8 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4649 |
M60 |
|
Vir |
9 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4303 |
M61 |
|
Vir |
10 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4486 |
M87 |
|
Vir |
8 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4406 |
M86 |
|
Vir |
9 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4697 |
C52 |
|
Vir |
9 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4472 |
M49 |
|
Vir |
8 |
|
Galaxy |
|
|
|
|
Virgo cluster of galaxies |
Vir |
|
|
Galaxy |
|
|
4579 |
M58 |
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Vir |
10 |
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Galaxy |
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Spica |
Vir |
1 |
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Volans. The Flying Fish. |
Vol |
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a Constellation |
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Vulpecula. The Fox. |
Vul |
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a Constellation |
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6353 |
M27 |
Dumbell nebula |
Vul |
8 |
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Nebula |
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6885 |
C37 |
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Vul |
6 |
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Open cluster |
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Brochi's cluster or Coat hanger |
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Asterism |
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Summer Triangle |
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Asterism |
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The Summer Triangle is an asterism composed of Deneb, Altair and Vega. |