How to find the Sombrero Galaxy
This short video will show you how to easily find the Sombrero Galaxy
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This is where you will find short videos on how to navigate you way around the night sky and find interesting things to look at.
How to find M83 – the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
This little video will show you how to find the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as M83.
How to find the double star, 145 Canis Majoris (Winter Albireo)
This short video shows how to find the beautiful double star called 145 Canis Majoris, or sometimes known as the Winter Albireo.
How to find Centaurus A
This short video shows how to find the galaxy, Centaurus A, which is also known as NGC 5128. This galaxy is very bright and should be easy to spot.
How to see faint stuff
Here’s an article to help you see faint stuff in the night sky using a range of techniques such as averted vision, movement and looking out for subtle changes in background contrast.
How to find NGC 2808 – Globular Cluster
This short video shows how to find the fantastic globular cluster, NGC 2808. This glob is one of the most massive surrounding our galaxy.
How to find the Blue Planetary Nebula
This short video will help you find the Blue Planetary Nebula, NGC 3918, which is near the Southern Cross.
How to find the Ghost of Jupiter Nebula
This short video will help you find NGC 3242, also known as the Ghost of Jupiter Nebula.
How to find M41
This video shows how to find the open cluster, M41, in Canis Major. Visible to both Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
How to find 47 Tucanae
We’ve been really enjoying observing 47 Tucanae lately, so here’s a short video to help you find this wonderful globular cluster.
NGC 4833, globular cluster in Musca
The short video will show how o find the globular cluster NGC 4833
How to find Eta Carinae Nebula
Here’s a video to show how to find Eta Carinae Nebula.
Lost in the Southern Hemisphere? Here’s how you can find yourself in 3 easy steps.
Finding directions from the stars has never been easier. In the modern times, everyone has a phone app. However, there are some old tricks just in case you run out of battery with or without maps.