This is a planetary nebula situated in the constellation of Vulpecula. The distance to this object is 1360 light years. It can be seen with a binoculars.  A planetary nebula consists of  glowing shell of gas and plasma formed by certain stars at the end of their lives.   This image was taken by CK Lim with an 8 inch Newtonian Telescope on June 13, 2007. Consists of 17 images, each with 60 seconds exposure on Canon 300D camera set at 1600ASA. Taken from Balik Pulau,...

Geminid Meteor Observation Session 2008 (updated)
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Close encounter of 3 celestial objects
01.12.2008 - This is a late notice, but better late than never. Today, 1st Dec 2008, at sunset, you'll be able to see three celestial objects very close together in the evening sky. What are these objects?...

USM ASTRONOMY CONVENTION
07.07.2008 - This is an event not to be missed. For the fourth consecutive year, University Science of Malaysia will be organizing an astronomy exhibition. This year’s event “USM Astronomy...

Meet our own Astronauts session!
31.12.2007 - Our very own astronauts, Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor and Dr. Faiz Khaleed will be coming to Penang. They will give talks and sign autographs. It is open to public and is free of charge. Seats may...

Observation Report and Photo of Comet 17P/Holmes