Admiral Smyth

Messier 14 (M14) – the NGC 6402 Globular Cluster

In the constellation of Ophiuchus lies the M14 globular cluster, a loose concentration of stars spanning 100 light years, 300,000…

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Messier 13 (M13) – The Great Hercules Cluster

Located in the Hercules constellation is M13, a globular cluster so large and bright that its nicknamed the "Great Hercules…

8 years ago

Messier 11 (M11) – The Wild Duck Cluster

Welcome back to another edition of Messier Monday! Today, we continue in our tribute to Tammy Plotner with a look…

8 years ago

Messier 10 (M10) – The NGC 6254 Globular Cluster

Located in the equatorial constellation Ophiuchus, M10 is one of the brighter globular clusters in the night sky, and the…

8 years ago

Messier 4 (M4) – The NGC 6121 Globular Cluster

During the late 18th century, Charles Messier began to notice that a series of “nebulous” objects in the night sky…

8 years ago