Astrophotography Collection (#7)

A star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius
This image displays a major star forming region in the constellation of Sagittarius and features the Lagoon Nebula (M8) and the Trifid Nebula (M20)

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

The Lagoon Nebula and Trifid Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius
The Lagoon Nebula (NGC 6523), and Trifid Nebula (NGC 6514), in the constellation Sagittarius

The Cigar Galaxy and Bodes Galaxy
Messier 82, the Cigar Galaxy (left), and Messier 81, Bodes Galaxy (right)

Messier 81 spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

The Milky Way behind a rural landscape, Mercedes, Argentina
The Milky Way in horizontal position setting at the west behind a rural landscape, Mercedes, Argentina

IC1805 Everest of Nebula
IC 1805 Everest of Nebulae taken with sulfur II, hydrogen alpha, and ionized oxygen filter

NGC 3628, an unbarred spiral galaxy in the constellation Leo
The Andromeda Galaxy, also known as Messier 31 or NGC 224, in the constellation Andromeda

Star trails above campfire lit pine trees in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Star trails above the campfire lit pine trees in Lassen Volcanic National Park, California

Northern summer / autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada
September 20, 2011 - Northern summer/autumn Milky Way from horizon to past the zenith, Alberta, Canada

NGC7331 Galaxy and its companion galaxies
NGC 7331 Galaxy and its companion galaxies with clear red green blue filter set

Centaurus A Galaxy NGC 5128

The Vela Supernova Remnant

47 Tucanae, a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana
47 Tucanae (NGC 104), a globular cluster located in the constellation Tucana

The bright star cluster known as Melotte 15. Melotte 15 is embedded within and illuminates the central portion of the much larger glowing nebula identified as IC 1805

Rosette nebula (NGC 2244) in Monoceros

A 360 degree panorama with aurora and bands of airglow at a Summer Star Party
August 19, 2012 - A 360 degree panorama of the main observing field at the Meadows Campground at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, for the annual Summer Star Party

Large complex of dust and gas in the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus
Large complex of dust and gas on the border of the constellations Lacerta and Pegasus

Messier 5, a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens
Markarians Chain Galaxies showing Messier 84, Messier 86, Messier 87, Messier 88, and Messier 90

NGC 884 and NGC 869, the Double Cluster in Perseus

Bubble Nebula and Cave Nebula mosaic
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is the bright open cluster Messier 52

Messier 82, a starburst galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 82, also known as the Cigar Galaxy, is a nearby Starburst Galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. Messier 82 is the closest starburst galaxy to the Milky Way

Glowing and reflecting nebulosity in the constellation of Lacerta
Glowing and reflecting nebulosity of dust and gas in the constellation of Lacerta

Widefield view of the Large Magellanic Cloud

NGC 6188 is an emission nebula in Ara

NGC 6188 emission nebula in the constellation Ara

The NGC 2264 region showing the Cone Nebula, Christmas Tree Cluster, and Fox Fur Nebula

A pair of interacting spiral galaxies with swirling arms. The smaller of the two, LEDA 62867 is positioned to the left, and will eventually be swallowed by the larger spiral galaxy NGC 6786

The Angel Nebula

Open cluster NGC 7789 in the constellation Cassiopeia

NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

M106, spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici

Panorama of the Milky Way and night sky at Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada
September 21, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the Milky Way and night sky taken at the south end of the Bison Compound in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada

Constellation Cygnus with multiple nebulae visible
Constellation Cygnus showing the North America Nebula, Pelican Nebula, Cirrus Nebula, Crescent Nebula, Tulip Nebula, and Butterfly Nebula

The constellations of Corvus and Crater with nearby deep sky objects
The constellations of Corvus and Crater. The bright star Spica in Virgo is at left

The rising arc of the Milky Way above Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
The rising arc of the Milky Way, from Summer Triangle to Scorpius is photographed above Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

NGC 247 galaxy in the constellation Cetus

NGC 2174, the Monkey Head Nebula with IC 2159 nebulosity. NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the Orion constellation

The center of the Milky Way above the Sierras, Argentina
The center of the Milky Way, our galactic center above the Sierras, Sierra de la Ventana, Argentina

Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus showing IC 1396 (at right), and IC 1805 (at left)

Widefield image of narrowband emission in Cygnus

A view of the Trapezium region, which lies in the heart of the Orion Nebula. Also shown is Messier 43, also known as De Mairans Nebula and NGC 1982, which is an H II region in the Orion constellation

Messier 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

The constellations of Auriga and southern Gemini, showing the four Messier star clusters: M36, M37, M38 in Auriga and M35 in Gemini

The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex
The southern Milky Way from Canis Major to Carina, including Puppis and Vela and the large Gum Nebula complex, an interstellar bubble blown by stellar winds

Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus. Very dense stars and dark nebulae litter this region of Ophiuchus in our Milky Way

Winter Milky Way above Yunnan Astronomical Observatory in China
The arc of winter Milky Way is photographed in this panoramic photo from Yunnan Astronomical Observatory in southwestern China

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Astrophotography takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the vastness of the universe, capturing breathtaking celestial wonders. From M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens, where towering pillars of gas and dust give birth to new stars, to The Orion Nebula, a stellar nursery ablaze with vibrant colors. In Yukon's Fish Lake, Canada, witness the ethereal dance between the Aurora borealis and Milky Way as they paint the night sky with their enchanting hues. Star trails intertwine with the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights reflected in tranquil waters—a captivating spectacle that leaves us in awe. NGC 3324, known as Gabriela Mistral Nebula nestled within its constellation home; IC 2177 unveils itself as the Seagull Nebula—both showcasing intricate patterns and cosmic beauty beyond imagination. Nature's canvas comes alive when blue and green auroras grace gum trees—an extraordinary fusion of Earth's terrestrial charm with celestial marvels. Andrew Ainslie Common, a British astronomer whose passion for astrophotography paved new paths into our understanding of space. Through Picture No. 11671874 and Picture No. 11671842, we glimpse fleeting moments frozen in time—each frame telling its own cosmic tale waiting to be unraveled by curious minds. And let us not forget NGC 4565—a magnificent edge-on barred spiral galaxy residing in Coma Berenices constellation; while NGC 457 beckons stargazers with its open star cluster nestled within Cassiopeia's embrace. Astrophotography invites us to explore realms beyond our reach—to immerse ourselves in wonderment beneath an endless expanse of twinkling stars, and is through these glimpses into distant galaxies that we find inspiration and appreciation for both our place among the cosmos and the boundless mysteries yet to be discovered.