Sh2-142 aka The Wizard emission nebula in Cepheus
Sh2-142: The Wizard
Discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1787, Sh2-142 is an open star cluster ~20ly across located ~8.5kly distant. A beautiful emission nebula and star-forming region.
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Sh2-142: The Wizard
Discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1787, Sh2-142 is an open star cluster ~20ly across located ~8.5kly distant. A beautiful emission nebula and star-forming region.
Prints etc: shiny.photo/photo/Sh2-14...
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vdB 48, a beautiful mixture of reflective, dust and Ha in Orion. vdB is one of my top-3 favourite catalogues.
Suzi 🔭 SW 8" Quattro, RisingCam, Neodymium filter, 83*180s = 4.15hr data.
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Last night’s backyard astronomy offering:
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#NorthAmericaNebula
#NGC7000
#Caldwell20
#C20
#DWARF3
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A colourful photograph of the Eastern Veil Nebula, which is a Supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus. The colours of the various gases that make up the nebula are blue, red, yellow and orange.
Eastern Veil Nebula - NGC 6992. Rookie at astrophotography, just trying to find my way in this incredible hobby. The technical stuff might drive me over the edge. ABL (always be learning).
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A stunning astrophotograph showcasing Comet Wirtanen in turquoise near the Pleiades star cluster. The California Nebula (NGC 1499) in a reddish hue is visible to the left, along with dark nebulae and the faint glow of the Perseus molecular cloud. This image, captured on December 17th, highlights the comet's close approach to Earth and the vibrant colors of deep-space objects.
Astronomy Picture from 20/12/2018
Red Nebula, Green Comet, Blue Stars
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap181220.html
#CometWirtanen #Pleiades #CaliforniaNebula #NGC1499 #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmology #Astronomy #NightSky #WinterConstellations #Comet #Nebula #Stars
A breathtaking deep exposure image of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, showcasing the Orion Nebula (M42), the Horsehead Nebula, the Flame Nebula, and other celestial wonders. The vibrant colours highlight the illuminated gases and dark dust clouds within this star-forming region, approximately 1500 light-years away and spanning 75 light-years. The three stars of Orion's belt are prominently featured.
Astronomy Picture from 11/11/2014
Orion in Gas, Dust, and Stars
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap141111.html
#OrionNebula #HorseheadNebula #FlameNebula #M42 #Astronomy #Space #Nebulae #StarBirth #DeepSkyObject #CosmicWonder #OrionMolecularCloud #Astrophotography #NightSky
A stunning long-exposure photograph captures Comet Leonard's exceptionally long, faint tail streaking across a dark night sky above La Palma, Canary Islands. The comet's tail is only visible due to the dark location and long exposure, showcasing its immense size and ethereal beauty. This image was taken before the comet's closest approach to the sun.
Astronomy Picture from 03/01/2022
Comet Leonard's Long Tail
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220103.html
#CometLeonard #LongTailComet #Astrophotography #NightSky #LaPalma #CanaryIslands #Space #Astronomy #Comet #DeepSkyObject #FarewellComet
Time-lapse composite image of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3) rising over Lake George, NSW, Australia, at dawn. The comet's journey across the sky is shown as a series of vertical bands, progressing from dark to bright as the Sun rises. Wind turbines are visible in the foreground.
Astronomy Picture from 25/09/2024
Comet A3 Through an Australian Sunrise
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240925.html
#CometTsuchinshanATLAS #CometA3 #GreatComet2024 #Astrophotography #LakeGeorgeNSW #SunriseComet #Space #Astronomy #Cosmology #NightSky #DeepSkyObject #SolarSystem
A stunning deep-space image reveals Abell 7, a faint planetary nebula approximately 1,800 light-years away in the constellation Lepus. Its subtle, spherical form, about 8 light-years across, is highlighted against a backdrop of Milky Way stars and distant galaxies. Long exposures and narrowband filters showcase the nebula's intricate internal structures, composed of hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen emissions. The central star, a 10-billion-year-old white dwarf, is visible at the heart of this 20,000-year-old celestial wonder.
Astronomy Picture from 07/03/2025
Planetary Nebula Abell 7
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250307.html
#Abell7 #PlanetaryNebula #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmology #Nebulas #Astronomy #MilkyWay #Stars #Galaxy #Science #Universe #StellarEvolution
A stunning image of Comet C/2000 WM1 (LINEAR) captured on February 1st, 2002, from near Sydney, Australia. The bright coma and a 3-degree dust tail are clearly visible despite a nearly full moon. This unexpectedly bright comet was visible to the naked eye in southern skies.
Astronomy Picture from 04/02/2002
Comet LINEAR (WM1) Shines in the South
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020204.html
#CometLINEAR #WM1 #Comet #Astronomy #Space #SouthernSkies #NightSky #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #UnaidedObservation #3rdMagnitude #DustTail
A stunning wide-angle image of the Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334), a vibrant red emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius. This deep-field image reveals the nebula's intricate structure, showcasing ionized hydrogen and newly formed stars. The image is from the Digitized Sky Survey 2.
Astronomy Picture from 21/04/2010
Wide Angle: The Cat's Paw Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100421.html
#CatsPawNebula #NGC6334 #EmissionNebula #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Nebula #Cosmology #Astronomy #Stars #Scorpius #StarBirth #RedNebula #DSS2
Stunning image of the Double Cluster (NGC 869 & NGC 884) in the Perseus constellation. These two open star clusters, easily visible with binoculars, are only a few hundred light-years apart and share a similar age, suggesting a common origin. Cataloged by Hipparchus in 130 BC, they are a breathtaking sight from dark skies, showcasing a rich tapestry of young, hot stars against the backdrop of the cosmos.
Astronomy Picture from 01/01/2013
A Double Star Cluster
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130101.html
#DoubleCluster #hAndChiPersei #NGC869 #NGC884 #PerseusConstellation #StarClusters #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Astronomy #Space #Cosmology #Hipparchus #BinocularAstronomy
Stunning image of the M7 open star cluster in Scorpius, captured at Kitt Peak National Observatory. This ancient cluster, visible to the naked eye, features bright blue stars, a dark dust cloud, and a backdrop of millions of stars towards the Galactic center. The image highlights the cluster's approximately 100 stars spanning 25 light-years, located about 1000 light-years away.
Astronomy Picture from 06/04/2005
The M7 Open Star Cluster in Scorpius
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050406.html
#M7 #OpenCluster #StarCluster #Scorpius #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #KittPeak #Astronomy #Space #Stars #MilkyWay #GalacticCenter #Cosmology
A stunning image of the Trifid Nebula (M20) and the open star cluster Messier 21 (M21) in the Sagittarius constellation. The Trifid Nebula, a vibrant mix of pink and blue hues, is a young star-forming region, while M21, a scattering of bright stars, appears older. Both celestial objects are approximately 5,000 light-years away but are not connected. The image showcases the contrast between these two cosmic wonders against a backdrop of countless stars.
Astronomy Picture from 24/08/2018
Messier 20 and 21
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180824.html
#TrifidNebula #Messier20 #M20 #Messier21 #M21 #Sagittarius #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Nebula #StarCluster #CosmicBeauty #Space #Astronomy #Stars #Galaxy
Orion Nebula
One of the most spectacular deep-sky objects in the night sky.
#amateurphotography #astrophotography #deepskyobject #nebula #Messier42 #redcat51
The well-known Lobster Claw and Bubble and other nebulae, Cassiopeia and Cepheus, shot in HaHOO palette (IDAS NBZ and Optolong L-eNhance filters) with real star colours (Neodymium+SPCC).
Lobster Claw and Bubble Nebulae
Lots happening here - 3 obvious bright emission nebulae and my first Herbig-Harbo object (HH-170), a tiny grey fuzzy reflection nebula surrounding a newborn star just above the centre of the frame.
About 20hr data on these […]
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A stunning wide-field telescopic image showcasing the juxtaposition of reflection nebula NGC 7129 (foreground, ~3000 light-years) and open star cluster NGC 7142 (background, >6000 light-years) in the constellation Cepheus. The image highlights the nebula's reddish crescent shapes from stellar jets and the reddened light of NGC 7142 due to foreground dust. A breathtaking view of contrasting celestial objects and vast interstellar distances.
Astronomy Picture from 30/08/2019
NGC 7129 and NGC 7142
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190830.html
#NGC7129 #NGC7142 #Cepheus #ReflectionNebula #OpenStarCluster #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Astronomy #Nebula #Stars #StarCluster #CosmicBeauty
A stunning wide-field image of the Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884) in the Perseus constellation. The vibrant image showcases two prominent open star clusters, surrounded by reddish emission nebulae and countless stars. A smaller, fainter open cluster, NGC 957, is visible in the upper left. This color composite highlights hydrogen gas emission, revealing the intricate details of this rich star-forming region approximately 7,000 light-years away.
Astronomy Picture from 23/01/2014
Double Cluster in Perseus
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140123.html
#DoubleCluster #PerseusConstellation #NGC869 #NGC884 #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #StarClusters #CosmicBeauty #Space #Astronomy #Nebula #HydrogenGas #OpenCluster #NightSky
A breathtaking mosaic of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. This detailed image, created from 1060 hours of exposure time, reveals vibrant H II regions, glowing clouds of ionized hydrogen sculpted by stellar winds and UV radiation. The prominent Tarantula Nebula is visible as a large star-forming region. The LMC is approximately 15,000 light-years across and 160,000 light-years from Earth.
Astronomy Picture from 03/05/2019
Clouds of the Large Magellanic Cloud
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190503.html
#LMC #TarantulaNebula #HIIRegions #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Galaxy #Cosmology #Nebula #Astronomy #LargeMagellanicCloud #Dorado #StellarWinds #IonizedGas
A stunning three-color image of NGC 2266, an open star cluster located approximately 10,000 light-years away in the constellation Gemini. This billion-year-old cluster, part of the New General Catalog (NGC), showcases numerous evolved red giant stars against a backdrop of countless other stars. The image beautifully highlights the cluster's density and the varied colors of its stellar components.
Astronomy Picture from 01/06/2002
NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020601.html
#NGC2266 #OpenCluster #GeminiConstellation #StarCluster #Astronomy #AstroPhotography #Space #Cosmology #DeepSkyObject #Astrophoto #Galaxies #Nebulae #RedsGiants
A stunning image of Messier 24, the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud, a star field in the Milky Way galaxy revealed through a gap in interstellar dust clouds. The image showcases a dense concentration of stars, interspersed with dark nebulae, offering a glimpse into the vastness of our galaxy over 10,000 light-years away.
Astronomy Picture from 28/06/2023
Messier 24: Sagittarius Star Cloud
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230628.html
#Messier24 #M24 #SagittariusStarCloud #MilkyWay #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Astronomy #Stars #Nebula #Cosmic #WindowToTheMilkyWay #Stargazing #Cosmos
A stunning image of the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), a planetary nebula located 700 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. This detailed view, created from 58 hours of exposure, reveals the nebula's bright inner region (3 light-years across) and fainter outer halo (over 6 light-years across), showcasing its intricate structure and the central white dwarf star. The vibrant colours represent emission lines from hydrogen (red) and oxygen (blue-green).
Astronomy Picture from 04/10/2012
NGC 7293: The Helix Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121004.html
#HelixNebula #PlanetaryNebula #Space #Astronomy #AstroPhotography #NGC7293 #DeepSkyObject #Cosmology #StellarEvolution #DyingStar #AquariusConstellation #Nebulas #NASA
A stunning wide-field mosaic showcasing the California Nebula (NGC 1499) and the Pleiades star cluster, separated by approximately 12 degrees of the night sky (equivalent to 25 full moons). This image reveals the vibrant colors and intricate details of these celestial objects, including the reddish glow of the California Nebula due to ionized hydrogen and the blue reflection nebula surrounding the Pleiades. The image also captures the Perseus OB2 association and dark nebulae within the Perseus molecular cloud. The scale of the moon is shown for reference.
Astronomy Picture from 22/11/2013
From California to the Pleiades
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap131122.html
#CaliforniaNebula #Pleiades #Astrophotography #DeepSky #Nebula #StarCluster #Space #Astronomy #Cosmos #NGC1499 #Perseus #Taurus #CosmicLandscape #DeepSkyObject
Keeping up with the latest #astronomy news in the stargazing app #StarWalk. #dso #deepskyobject #visiblegalaxies #galaxy #starcluster #skytonight #starwalk #aprilsky #deepspace starwalk.space/ay/en/dso-apr
A stunning digitally-composed mosaic of the Orion constellation, showcasing its vibrant colors and prominent features. Betelgeuse (orange-red) and Rigel (blue) shine brightly, while Orion's belt and nebula are clearly visible. Barnard's Loop, a large gaseous emission nebula, is also captured in this breathtaking image.
Astronomy Picture from 21/03/2018
Camera Orion
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180321.html
#Orion #Constellation #Astrophotography #Nebula #Stars #Space #BarnardsLoop #Betelgeuse #Rigel #DeepSkyObject #WinterConstellation #NightSky #Astronomy #Cosmic
A grayscale astrophotograph of Comet Garradd (C/2009 P1), appearing as an elongated fuzzy patch amongst the stars. The image, taken on 07-09-11, shows the comet's short tail and is a testament to the beauty of deep-sky objects.
Astronomy Picture from 27/07/2011
Introducing Comet Garradd
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110727.html
#CometGarradd #SpaceRocks #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #CometC2009P1 #NightSky #CelestialPhotography #Astronomy #Comets #SolarSystem
A stunning wide-angle image of the Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334) in Scorpius. This emission nebula, also known as the Bear Claw Nebula, glows red due to ionized hydrogen. Located 5,500 light-years away, it's a stellar nursery where massive stars are born. The image showcases the nebula's intricate structure against a backdrop of countless stars.
Astronomy Picture from 21/04/2010
Wide Angle: The Cat's Paw Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100421.html
#CatsPawNebula #NGC6334 #EmissionNebula #Scorpius #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Nebula #Stars #Cosmology #Astronomy #Universe #DeepField
This is the star-forming region surrounding the Tarantula Nebula known as #NGC2004. It isn’t visible from the northern hemisphere so I processed the raw data via #Telescope.Live into a great image.
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