Post navigation The Messier 57 Nebula is a mysterious gas cloud located in the Northern Hemisphere of the constellation Lyra. In August 2020, astronomers used the world’s most powerful telescope, the Webb Telescope, to capture an astonishingly detailed and colorful image of the nebula. This image reveals information about the nebula’s interstellar architecture and the stunning smoke-like clouds of gas that comprise it. On April 8th, 2024, a rare total solar eclipse will pass over Erie, Pennsylvania. This has caused a surge in hotel bookings and caused prices to soar, with April being fully booked. This solar eclipse is expected to be one of the most viewed, bringing potentially huge crowds to Erie, and positively impacting the local tourism economy.