: relating to or existing in space outside the solar system
deep-sky objects
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With no moonlight to brighten the sky, stargazers can enjoy some of the darkest skies of the month, perfect for observing stars, planets, and deep-sky objects like galaxies and nebulae.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Viewing will include Venus, Saturn, possibly Mercury and Jupiter, the Milky Way, Fall Constellations, the Andromeda Galaxy, as well as stars, star clusters, and other deep-sky objects.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Those with telescope can see two deep-sky objects close to it — globular cluster M5 and another (faint) comet called 13P/Olbers.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There are monthly events around the new moon, where visitors can gaze at stars and deep-sky objects through the telescope at the Sky’s the Limit observatory.
—Nathan Tavares, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2024
Next up is a section called Current Best, which depicts and identifies 10 prominent, currently visible deep-sky objects.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Viewing will include Venus, Saturn, possibly Mercury and Jupiter, the Milky Way, Fall Constellations, the Andromeda Galaxy, as well as stars, star clusters, and other deep-sky objects.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Those with telescope can see two deep-sky objects close to it — globular cluster M5 and another (faint) comet called 13P/Olbers.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
There are monthly events around the new moon, where visitors can gaze at stars and deep-sky objects through the telescope at the Sky’s the Limit observatory.
—Nathan Tavares, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2024
Next up is a section called Current Best, which depicts and identifies 10 prominent, currently visible deep-sky objects.
—PCMAG, 16 May 2024
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“Deep-sky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deep-sky. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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