Messier 59

Messier 59

Messier 59 is an elliptical galaxy located in the southern constellation Virgo.  DescriptionVisible From Pacific NorthwestLater Night January to Early Nights JuneBest Time To ObserveMarch and AprilMinimum Size Of Viewing DeviceLarger TelescopeObject TypeElliptical GalaxyDesignationsMessier 59, M59,…





Messier 58

Messier 58

Messier 58 was one of the first galaxies recognized to have a spiral shape and is one of four barred spiral galaxies in Messier’s entire catalog. A lack of hydrogen in the spiral galaxy and…





Messier 57 The Ring Nebula

Messier 57, otherwise known as the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula, the glowing remains of a sun-like star. The tiny white dot in the center of the nebula is the star’s hot core, called…


PNW Dark Sky

State Park Dark Sky Sites In PNW

We recently have taken the time to supplement the 2024 solar eclipse state parks and cities maps with some new state park maps for dark sky sites. During this endevour, we took the time to…