Ngc6910 on Suburban Backyard Astro Sightshttps://hgastro.github.io/tags/ngc6910/Recent content in Ngc6910 on Suburban Backyard Astro SightsHugo -- gohugo.ioenhgastroblog@gmail.comhgastroblog@gmail.comAll images and content on this website © 2025 Howard GramsSun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000The Butterfly Nebulahttps://hgastro.github.io/posts/2024-12-01-butterfly-nebula/Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000hgastroblog@gmail.comhttps://hgastro.github.io/posts/2024-12-01-butterfly-nebula/<p>Near the bright star Sadr (grossly over exposed in the image) at the center of the Northern Cross lies the Butterfly Nebula. Its nickname comes from its intricate shape that somewhat resembles a butterfly with its delicate wings outstretched.</p>