A binocular view of Jupiter (lower left, overexposed) and the Beehive star cluster (M44) in the constellation Cancer. Jupiter, brightly shining, is near the cluster, offering an easy find for stargazers. The image shows the relative positions of the bright planet and the more distant star cluster in the night sky.

Astronomy Picture from 03/04/2003

Jupiter in the Hive

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap030403.html


#Jupiter #M44 #BeehiveCluster #StarCluster #ConstellationCancer #NightSky #BinocularAstronomy #Astrophotography #CelestialScene #Space #Astronomy #Stars #DeepSky

Image of Comet Williams, taken August 25th from Australia. The comet is visible as a bright, fuzzy spot amidst a field of stars in the constellation Centaurus. Currently visible in the Southern Hemisphere with binoculars, it's expected to be visible in the Northern Hemisphere in late November (possibly requiring a telescope).

Astronomy Picture from 06/10/1998

Comet Williams in 1998

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap981006.html


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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


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The moon photographed in the daytime against a clear blue sky. Waxing gibbous (74%). Taken at 17:06 on 7 April 2025 with a Google Pixel 6a hyperfocal (i.e. held to the eyepiece) through Opticron 20x80 binoculars. Some craters visible and not perfectly sharp due to atmospheric effects.

I could get used to day time #astronomy. Maybe not as sharp an image as a clear night but warmer and a lot less hassle.

Opticron 20x80 binoculars
Google Pixel 6a hyperfocal
#moon #photography #daytimeastronomy #binocularastronomy