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 18:41
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.
Beehive (M44)
Open Cluster
The Beehive Cluster, an open star cluster containing over 1,000 stars, located approximately 577 light-years away in the constellation Cancer.
M47
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 1,600 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.
M48
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 200 stars, located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Hydra.
M46
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 5,400 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.
M67
Open Cluster
An open star cluster containing over 500 stars, located approximately 2,800 light-years away in the constellation Cancer.
Caroline's Cluster (NGC2360)
Open Cluster
NGC2360 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 7.20 in the constellation Canis Major, spanning approximately 9 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC2345
Open Cluster
NGC2345 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 7.70 in the constellation Canis Major, spanning approximately 6.9 arcseconds in the sky.
NGC2374
Open Cluster
NGC2374 is an open cluster with apparent magnitude 8.00 in the constellation Canis Major, spanning approximately 9 arcseconds in the sky.
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.