Star Clusters

Star clusters or star clouds are groups of stars. Two types of star clusters can be distinguished: globular clusters and open clusters.

Globular star cluster Omega Centauri

Globular star cluster Omega Centauri

Omega Centauri, our brightest global cluster is located in constellation Centaurus, It is the biggest global cluster can be seen from Earth at a disctance of 15 800 light-years.

The Great Globular Cluster

The Great Globular Cluster

The Great Globular Cluster is brighty shinning deep sky object in constellation Hercules.

NGC6820 emission nebula and NGC6823 open cluster

NGC6820 emission nebula and NGC6823 open cluster

Doublet of the sparkling NGC6823 and NGC6820 emission nebula in constellation Vulpecula.

The Bubble Nebula

The Bubble Nebula

The Bubble Nebula and its surroundings, inter alia, M52 located in the border of constellation Cassiopeia.

The Devil's Head Nebula

The Devil's Head Nebula

Towering pillars of cold gas and dark dust adorn the center star forming region of Sharpless 171.

In the heart of constallation Auriga

In the heart of constallation Auriga

Rich in star clusters and nebulae, the ancient constellation of the Charioteer (Auriga) rides high in northern winter night skies.

In the heart of constellation Cygnus

In the heart of constellation Cygnus

The most exciting part of the night sky in the summer is the constellation Cygnus.