A fresh gallery of Hubble images features remarkable galaxies, star clusters, and nebulas. Stargazers can spot many of these same cosmic wonders using basic backyard telescopes.
Image credit: NASA ScienceEnglish science communicator Sir Patrick Caldwell-Moore published the catalog in 1995. It adds 109 fascinating objects not found in the classic Northern-focused Messier catalog.
Image credit: NASA ScienceImage processors extracted these stunning views from over 1.4 million raw observations stored in Hubble's massive data archive, producing twelve never-before-released public views.
Image credit: NASA ScienceBecause many Caldwell objects span wide areas across the night sky, Hubble's cameras often zoom in on specific intricate features rather than capturing the full object.
Image credit: NASA ScienceAs of late 2019, Hubble observed 95 of the 109 catalog targets. The gallery presently features 56 processed objects, combining updated high-resolution images with brand-new releases.
Image credit: NASA ScienceAccompanying star charts guide stargazers to each object in the sky. Interested observers can view these distant gems through binoculars, backyard telescopes, or sometimes even the unaided eye.
Image credit: NASA ScienceScientists will update this online gallery as additional observations undergo processing, allowing space enthusiasts worldwide to compare Hubble's deep views with their own evening observations.
Image credit: NASA ScienceSeveral Caldwell targets still lack Hubble images because high competition for telescope time prioritizes other research. Future schedules may eventually include these remaining cosmic targets.
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