Messier 50 aka M 50 aka Heart-Shaped Cluster as seen from my backyard in western Brisbane tonight, looking roughly north-west
30 minute exposure Vespera II, Bortle 6/7.
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Stunning image of the Crab Nebula (M1), a supernova remnant approximately 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. This expanding cloud of debris, roughly 10 light-years across, is the result of a massive star's explosion witnessed in 1054 AD. The vibrant red and blue hues showcase the nebula's complex structure and ongoing expansion.
Astronomy Picture from 05/09/2013
M1: The Incredible Expanding Crab
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130905.html
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Stunning image of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), our nearest major galactic neighbor. This spiral galaxy, similar to our Milky Way, is composed of hundreds of billions of stars and lies approximately 2.5 million light-years away. Foreground stars from our own galaxy are visible. A testament to the vastness and beauty of the cosmos.
Astronomy Picture from 27/12/2016
M31: The Andromeda Galaxy
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap161227.html
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A stunning image of the Crab Nebula (M1), a supernova remnant approximately 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus. This image is a composite of observations taken between 2008 and 2017 showcasing the nebula's expansion over time. The vibrant reds and whites depict the energetic emission within this expanding cloud of debris from a massive star's explosion observed in 1054 AD.
Astronomy Picture from 04/01/2018
M1: The Incredible Expanding Crab
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180104.html
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Stunning telescopic view of the Crab Nebula (M1), a supernova remnant from 1054 AD. This image showcases its intricate filaments in red and blue, highlighting emission from ionized oxygen and hydrogen. The Crab Pulsar, a rapidly spinning neutron star, is visible near the center. The nebula spans 12 light-years and is located 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Taurus.
Astronomy Picture from 21/11/2014
M1: The Crab Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap141121.html
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Globular star cluster Messier 9
Discovered by Charles Messier in 1764, it’s one of the older clusters in our galaxy, estimated to be around 12 billion years old.
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A stunning digital mosaic of the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), our nearest major galactic neighbor. The image showcases the galaxy's spiral structure, countless stars, and foreground stars from our own Milky Way. Light from Andromeda takes 2 million years to reach Earth.
Astronomy Picture from 21/10/2002
M31: The Andromeda Galaxy
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap021021.html
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