A breathtaking nightscape of the Geminid meteor shower peaking over the Magellan telescopes at Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. Numerous meteors streak across the sky, radiating from Gemini, with the Milky Way arching overhead. Rigel and Sirius shine brightly. This composite image was created from multiple frames taken over 5 hours.

Astronomy Picture from 17/12/2015

Geminids of the South

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151217.html


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Gemini South Observes Ultra-Hot Nova Erupting With Surprising Chemical Signature | Newswise Using the Gemini South telescope, one half of the International Gemini Observatory, partly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and operated by NSF NOIRLab, and the Magellan Baade Telescope,...

Gemini South Observes Ultra-Hot Nova Erupting With Surprising Chemical Signature
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A stunning near-infrared image of Messier 43, a star-forming region in the Orion Nebula complex. Captured by the Magellan telescopes in Chile, this composite image reveals details hidden from visible light, showcasing intricate structures of gas and dust, and highlighting cool brown dwarf stars. The vibrant colors represent infrared wavelengths shifted to blue, green, and red. Messier 43 is located about 1,500 light-years away and spans 5 light-years across in this view.

Astronomy Picture from 10/07/2015

Messier 43

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150710.html


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