Explore the Night with Bob King
Dive Into Scutum's Dark Nebulae
One of the smallest constellations in the sky hosts one of the richest concentrations of dark nebulae. Join me for a dip in these dark pools from which the next generation of stars will be born.
Observing the Great Orion Nebula
This star-studded pool of misty light provides a feast for observers.
A Road Map to the North America Nebula
Hanging high overhead on autmun evenings, the North America Nebula is the season's best — assuming that you have dark skies to enjoy it and a good roadmap to help you interpret it.
A Cloudy Comet and a Wispy Nebula
Comet Holmes is greatly dimmed from its glory days last fall, but this week it's passing the photogenic California Nebula.
Big Binocular Messier Survey
Big binoculars may not show much detail, but they certain make it easy to find deep-sky objects.
Some Suburban Messiers
Celestial showpieces look strikingly different in the suburbs than they do under dark skies.
Two Views of the North America Nebula
The North America Nebula in Cygnus is famously visible to the unaided eye under dark skies. But are we really seeing the nebulosity?
Observing Amazing Nebulae Season by Season
Nebulae are among the most beautiful sights in the night sky but their diffuse nature can make them challenging to locate. Here are a few interesting nebulae, and most are easy to spot.