Another object with a Messier designation in Taurus is the Crab Nebula, which is also known as Messier 1 (M1), NGC 1952, and Taurus A. The Crab Nebula is a six-light-year-wide remnant of a ...

The Pleiades (M45) in the constellation of Taurus. Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118) in the constellation of Orion. Ghost Nebula (IC 63) in the constellation of Cassiopeia. The Horsehead Nebula ...

The Crab Nebula is one of the brightest supernova remnants in the night sky. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Crab ...

Taurus also is the location of an important ... If your observing site is dark, try to see the Merope Nebula (NGC 1435). This reflection nebula surrounds (in an irregular way) the star Merope ...

The nebula, which is located in the constellation Taurus (the Bull) close to the central plane of the Milky Way, has not been studied in great detail. Much about its nature remains a mystery ...

More 1054 supernova, the Crab Nebula contains a large fraction of heavy ... On July 4, 1054, Chinese astronomers recorded a “guest star” in the Taurus constellation. A 'guest star' identified ...

As we move deeper into the skies of autumn, we come across the zodiac sign of Taurus the Bull. One of the oldest of the traditional zodiac signs, Taurus has been listed in ancient chronicles as ...

There are more bright stars shining in winter’s sky than in summer with winter constellations Taurus, Auriga and especially ... and dust known as the Great Nebula in Orion.

This skychart shows the moon pointing the way to a beautiful telescope target, the Crab Nebula, located just off the tip of Taurus’ horn. Skychart by A. Fazekas, SkySafari Crab Nebula.