A nova (V1309 Sco) was discovered by K. Nishiyama and F. Kabashima (Japan) and on CCD images obtained on the 3rd September by the Kazan State University Astrotel observatory (Russia). Magnitude: V9.5 MAP...
Ostia Antica is a large archeological site, close to the modern suburb of Ostia (Rome), that was the location of the harbour city of ancient Rome, which is approximately 30 km to the northeast. In 68 BC, the town was sacked by pirates. During the sacking, the port was set on fire, the consular war fleet w...
The Aioun el Atrouss (Diogenite) meteorite fell in Hodh el Gharbi, Mauritania, on the 17th April, 1974. A total mass of 1000 g was recovered. 16° 23' 53"N, 9° 34' 13"W
Birth of 'new Saturn moon' witnessed Scientists say they have discovered what could be the birth of a new moon in the rings of Saturn. Informally named Peggy, the object would become the 63rd moon in Saturn's orbit if confirmed. The evidence comes from a black-and-white image of the outermost ring ca...
NGC 3356 (also MCG 1-28-4, UGC 5852 and PGC 32021) is a magnitude +13.3 spiral galaxy located 284 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Datchet, Berkshire,...
NGC 3398 (also IC 644, MCG 9-18-38, UGC 5954 and PGC 32564) is a magnitude +13.6 spiral galaxy located 132 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Winds...
NGC 3425 (also NGC 3388, MCG 2-28-21, UGC 5967 and PGC 32555) is a magnitude +13.1 spiral galaxy located 305 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Datchet, B...
NGC 3681 (also IRAS 11238+1708, MCG 3-29-48, UGC 6445 and PGC 35193) is a magnitude +11.2 face-on spiral galaxy located 57 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflect...
NGC 3790 (also MCG 3-30-32, UGC 6624 and PGC 36167) is a magnitude +13.9 lenticular galaxy located 158 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Datchet, Berks...
NGC 4107 (also NGC 4078, MCG 2-31-23, UGC 7066 and PGC 38238) is a magnitude +13.2 spiral galaxy located 119 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. The galaxy was discovered by German astronomer Heinrich Louis d'Arrest using a 27.94 cm (11 inch) f/17.5 Merz-Refractor at the Copenhag...
NGC 4141 (also MCG 10-17-152, UGC 7147 and PGC 38669) is a magnitude +13.7 face-on spiral galaxy located 87 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflector at Win...
NGC 4149 (also NGC 4154, IRAS 12080+5834, MCG 10-17-155, UGC 7167 and PGC 38741) is a magnitude +13.2 edge-on spiral galaxy located 141 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/...
NGC 4161 (also IRAS 12090+5800, MCG 10-18-2, UGC 7191 and PGC 38834) is a magnitude +13.0 spiral galaxy located 225 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum reflect...
NGC 4193 (also IC 3051, IRAS 12113+1326, MCG 2-31-53, UGC 7234 and PGC 39040) is a magnitude +12.3 spiral galaxy located 114 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. The galaxy was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel using a 47.5 cm (18.7 inch) f/13 speculum refl...
