The Double Cluster in Perseus
This pretty starfield spans about three full moons (1.5 degrees) across the heroic northern constellation of Perseus. It […]
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NGC 6559: East of the Lagoon
Slide your telescope just east of the Lagoon Nebula to find this alluring field of view in the […]
M43: Streams of Orion
Where do the dark streams of dust in the Orion Nebula originate? This part of the Orion Molecular […]
Sunrise at the South Pole
Sunrise at the South Pole is different. Usually a welcome sight, it follows months of darkness — and […]
NGC 4676: When Mice Collide
These two mighty galaxies are pulling each other apart. Known as the “Mice” because they have such long […]
The Holographic Principle and a Teapot
Sure, you can see the 2D rectangle of colors, but can you see deeper? Counting color patches in […]
A Light and Dusty Night
Posing as a brilliant evening star, Venus lies near the western horizon in this southern hemisphere, early spring, […]
The Central Milky Way from Lagoon to Pipe
Dark markings and colorful clouds inhabit this stellar landscape. The deep and expansive view spans more than 30 […]
The Hydrogen Clouds of M33
Gorgeous spiral galaxy M33 seems to have more than its fair share of glowing hydrogen gas. A prominent […]
Gigantic Jet Lightning from Puerto Rico
Have you ever seen a gigantic jet? They are extremely rare but tremendously powerful. Gigantic jets are a […]