The dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 4214 resides about 10 million light-years away. The galaxy’s relative proximity, combined with the wide variety of evolutionary stages among its stars. This image from ...
NGC 7023, also known as the Iris Nebula, is a reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It's a bright nebula that's visible in the northern sky.
The knot of bright winter constellations reaches its highest point in the south during the mid-evening hours of February. Most recognizable is Orion, with his glowing sword hanging below the three ...