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• M83: Big, bright, and beautiful

  By Richard Talcott Verified| Astronomy Magazine Verified The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83) in Hydra checks almost every box an amateur astronomer could desire. This stunning barred spiral spans a hefty 14′ and, at magnitude 7.5, ranks among the sky’s 10 brightest galaxies. Its only drawback is location — at a declination of –30°, it lies farther south than any other galaxy in Messier’s catalog.

  By Richard Talcott Verified · Astronomy Magazine

  Apr. 17, 2025

• M17 stars in a cosmic vista

  By Richard Talcott Verified| Astronomy Magazine Verified You could forgive M17 for having an identity crisis. Observers refer to this emission region as the Omega, the Swan, and even the Checkmark Nebula. M17 doesn’t even know what constellation to call home — most of it lies in Sagittarius, but its northern edge crosses into Serpens. Yet no one can deny the stellar nursery’s good looks. This infrared view penetrates much of the dust that obscures the budding star cluster emerging within M17.

  By Richard Talcott Verified · Astronomy Magazine

  Mar. 18, 2025

• M83: Big, bright, and beautiful

  By Richard Talcott Verified| Astronomy Magazine Verified The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83) in Hydra checks almost every box an amateur astronomer could desire. This stunning barred spiral spans a hefty 14′ and, at magnitude 7.5, ranks among the sky’s 10 brightest galaxies. Its only drawback is location — at a declination of –30°, it lies farther south than any other galaxy in Messier’s catalog.

  By Richard Talcott Verified · Astronomy Magazine

  Apr. 17, 2025

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Astronomy Magazine

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