Image by Michael Southam. Vast cosmic nebula with swirling clouds of gas and dust illuminated against a backdrop of countless stars in deep space.

Congratulations to WAS member Michael Southam!His stunning image of LDN 1295 — The Giraffe Nebula featured as today’s AAPOD2 Image of the Day!

Captured under the dark skies of Cherry Springs State Park, PA. www.aapod2.com/blog/...

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Reach for the moon, even if you miss, you'll be among the stars. Shot this in Cherry Springs out in PA. One of my most favorite experiences but not for the faint of heart. #cherrysprings #stars #landscapephotography #photography #landscape #astro