![]() | Orion the Hunter - Free downloadable preview Famous for bold stars and strong, linear features, the Hunter trims his warrior attire with some of the most gorgeous nebulae in the sky. |
![]() | Ursa Major - Downloadable article Far from the Milky Way's glow, Ursa Major offers up the Big Dipper and galactic riches. |
![]() | Virgo - Downloadable article If the chill of winter puts you on observing hiatus, now is the time to dust off that telescope and point it skyward. A profusion of galaxies in Virgo awaits. |
![]() | Boötes and Corona Borealis - Downloadable article Far away from the galactic plane, the Herdsman and the Northern Crown hold a modest flock of wondrous jewels. |
![]() | Cygnus and Lyra - Downloadable article Between the feathers of the Swan and the strings of the Harp, the abundant field of the northern Milky Way awaits. |
![]() | Aquarius and Piscis Austrinus - Downloadable article Lying squarely in the autumn void away from the Milky Way, the Water-Bearer and Southern Fish are chock-full of faint galaxies. |
![]() | Eridanus and Fornax - Downloadable article Clear winter nights offer hardy observers a witch in the waters of the River and a dwarf in the flames of the Furnace. |
![]() | Gemini, Lynx, and Canis Minor - Downloadable article Don your warm woolies, the deep-sky splendors of the winter Milky Way await. |
![]() | Vela and Carina - Downloadable article The winter Milky Way comes alive in the Sails and Keel of the great ship Argo. |
![]() | Libra and Serpens Caput - Downloadable article The scales of justice and the serpent's head provide a nice balance of distant galaxies and globular clusters. |
![]() | Draco - Downloadable article The celestial dragon guards a treasure of galaxies and double stars. |
![]() | Pisces and Cetus - Downloadable article A shipload of galaxies rides high above the watery constellations Pisces the Fish and Cetus the Whale. |
![]() | Perseus and Taurus - Downloadable article Big, bright star clusters and wispy nebulae populate the constellations of the Hero and the Bull. |
![]() | Puppis - Downloadable article Bountiful star clusters join with a few bright planetary nebulae to make Puppis the Stern an observer's delight. |
![]() | Scorpius - Downloadable article Filled with Milky Way treasures, the scorpion offers a cornucopia of open and globular clusters as well as bright nebulae. |
![]() | Pegasus and Equuleus - Downloadable article A multitude of galaxies and one glorious globular cluster highlight this pair of celestial horses. |
![]() | Telescopium, Indus, and Pavo - Downloadable article Galaxies galore populate this trio of southern constellations. |
![]() | Sculptor, Grus, and Phoenix - Downloadable article Many of the finest nearby galaxies lie tucked away in the southern constellation Sculptor. |
![]() | Cassiopeia - Downloadable article Several nearby galaxies join the Milky Way marvels that adorn this queen's realm. |
![]() | Pictor, Dorado, and Mensa - Downloadable article This trio of southern constellations hosts the closest bright galaxy to the Milky Way. |
![]() | Ophiuchus - Downloadable article Summer splendors, such as globular clusters and planetary nebulae, dominate the Serpent-Bearer. |
![]() | Ara, Triangulum Australe, and Apus - Downloadable article A spectacular myriad of deep-sky objects fills this southern trio. |
![]() | Aquila and Scutum - Downloadable article Dazzling clusters and nebulae decorate this celestial duo. |
![]() | Sagitta, Delphinus, and Vulpecula - Downloadable article This diminutive trio of autumn constellations packs plenty of deep-sky wonders. |
![]() | Andromeda, Triangulum, and Aries - Downloadable article The northern sky's finest galaxies make these autumn constellations backyard favorites. |
![]() | Cepheus and Lacerta - Downloadable article The far northern sky offers a fine range of sparkling clusters and bright nebulae. |
![]() | Canis Major - Downloadable article This small constellation packs a pleasing blend of Milky Way treasures and distant galaxies. |
![]() | Monoceros and Pyxis - Downloadable article Sparkling clusters and stunning nebulae make these inconspicuous constellations a backyard observer's delight. |
![]() | Hydra - Downloadable article Glittering star clusters and striking galaxies vie for your attention within the boundaries of the Water Snake. |
![]() | Canes Venatici - Downloadable article If you're on the prowl for bright, nearby galaxies, you won't go wrong exploring the territory guarded by the Hunting Dogs. |
![]() | Hercules and Serpens Cauda - Downloadable article Galaxy-filled constellations give way to the Strong Man for a variety show of clusters and nebulae. |
![]() | Capricornus, Microscopium, and Corona Australis - Downloadable article Don't miss these Southern Hemisphere constellations, guaranteed to bring observers many deep-sky delights. |
![]() | Horologium, Reticulum, and Caelum - Downloadable article Within the Clock you'll go back in time to find some of the Southern Hemisphere's most distant galactic gems. |
![]() | Auriga - Downloadable article Within the confines of the Charioteer, the winter Milky Way comes alive with bright star clusters and dazzling nebulae. |
![]() | Lepus and Columba - Downloadable article Admire the stars, nebulae, and galaxies in the habitats of the Hare and the Dove. |
![]() | Corvus, Crater, and Sextans - Downloadable article Easily overlooked, these three simple constellations hold a treasure-trove of exotic galaxies. |
![]() | Centaurus and Antlia - Downloadable article Dip into the southern sky to sample some of these constellations' starry treats. |
![]() | Coma Berenices - Downloadable article Messier objects and members of the Coma-Virgo galaxy cluster highlight the deepsky views within Berenice's Hair. |
![]() | Crux, Musca, and Circinus - Downloadable article Three of the sky's smallest constellations hold a large assortment of southern Milky Way delights. |
![]() | Sagittarius - Downloadable article Sagittarius holds the heart of the galaxy, and with it, a bounty of Milky Way star clouds, clusters, and nebulae. |
![]() | Lupus and Norma - Downloadable article On the fringes of the southern Milky Way, planetary nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies liven up the modest Wolf and Carpenter's Square. |
![]() | Camelopardalis and Ursa Minor - Downloadable article In the Giraffe and Little Bear, galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other stellar arrangements dance around the North Celestial Pole. |
![]() | Tucana and Hydrus - Downloadable article In the Toucan and Little Water Snake, southern observers can sample deep-sky delights from our galaxy and beyond. |
![]() | Octans, Chamaeleon, and Volans - Downloadable article The Octant, Chameleon, and Flying Fish hide their deep-sky possessions in the dark realms around the South Celestial Pole. |
![]() | Cancer, Leo, and Leo Minor - Downloadable article Springtime skies show off a bevy of galaxies in the constellations the Crab, the Lion, and the Little Lion. |


















