A Rose by Any Other Name
The Rosette Nebula (also known as SH2-275) is an H II region located near one end of a giant molecular…
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Sh 2-308, AKA the Dolphin-Head Nebula, is located near the center of the constellation Canis Major, is composed mostly of iodized…
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This image, a 3×2 mosaic, took nearly the entire month of November to capture. Each of the 6 panels is…
Read MoreA Lagoon in the South
Part of a 15-panel mosaic… This image is part of a larger project that is a 5×3 mosaic that includes…
Read MoreThe Flower in the Sky
The Iris Nebula (also known as NGC 7023) is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. The nebula, which shines at magnitude +6.8, is…
Read MoreCygnus Loop (Veil Nebula)
The Cygnus Loop is a large supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus, an emission nebula measuring nearly 3° across.Some arcs of the loop, known collectively…
Read MoreFar out colors!
More work on this image has revealed some of the gaseous secrets of the Eagle Nebula and the Pillars of…
Read MoreRamming Speed!
Andromeda Galaxy The Andromeda Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy and is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way….
Read MoreA Cat’s Tale
A few weeks ago, I set up my smart telescope in my south-facing guestroom to capture a few Deep Space…
Read MoreFeatured Image: Thor’s Helmet
Thor’s Helmet Thor’s Helmet is an emision nebula in the constellation Canis Major. The nebula is approximately 3,670 parsecs (11.96 thousand light years)…
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