Spring Nebulae
Springtime reveals a more subtle collection of nebulae, with fewer prominent examples compared to winter. However, spring nights are ideal for deep-sky observations, and the season’s nebulae are rewarding for those looking to explore less-traveled areas of the sky. These nebulae often appear fainter and may require a telescope to reveal their delicate details.Sky Map
Celectial bearing and elevation at 17:01
This interactive skymap shows the positions of the brightest celestial objects tonight from your location. You can explore the sky by moving the map horizontally to see how stars, planets, and other key objects shift as the night progresses. It’s designed to help you quickly get oriented and find the most noticeable sights in the sky.
Lower Sword (NGC1980)
Star cluster + Nebula
NGC1980 is a star cluster + nebula with apparent magnitude 2.50 in the constellation Orion, spanning approximately 9.3 arcseconds in the sky.
Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC2264)
Star cluster + Nebula
NGC2264 is a star cluster + nebula with apparent magnitude 3.90 in the constellation Monoceros, spanning approximately 11.4 arcseconds in the sky.
Orion Nebula (M42)
Star cluster + Nebula
The Orion Nebula, a bright emission nebula and star-forming region, containing over 700 stars, located approximately 1,344 light-years away in the constellation Orion.
Upper Sword (NGC1981)
Star cluster + Nebula
NGC1981 is a star cluster + nebula with apparent magnitude 4.20 in the constellation Orion, spanning approximately 9 arcseconds in the sky.
M47
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 1,600 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.
M41
Open Cluster
The Little Beehive Cluster, an open star cluster containing over 100 stars, located approximately 2,300 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major.
M35
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 1200 stars, located approximately 2,800 light-years away in the constellation Gemini.
M37
Open Cluster
A rich open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Auriga.
M50
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 200 stars, located approximately 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros.
Great Bird Cluster (NGC2301)
Open Cluster
NGC2301 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 6.00 in the constellation Monoceros, spanning approximately 10.8 arcseconds in the sky.
M36
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 60 stars, visible to the naked eye under dark skies, located approximately 4,100 light-years away in the constellation Auriga.
M46
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 5,400 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.
M38
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 100 stars, located approximately 4,200 light-years away in the constellation Auriga.
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.