Starlight Collection (#3)

The Orion Nebula Region
The Orion Nebula, M42 and M43, with surrounding associated nebulae and star clusters, such as the Running Man Nebula above (NGC 1975) and blue star cluster above it, NGC 1981

The Orion constellation rises over a hill through high thin clouds near Black Mesa, Oklahoma

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

The Rosette Nebula

The Angel Gabriel announcing the birth of Jesus to the shepherds

USA, Washington State. White River valley looking toward Mt. Rainier on a starlit night with the Milky Way in the background. Mt. Rainier National Park

Starlit snow scene with church on a Christmas card
Starlit snow scene with church and frozen water on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Starlit snow scene with church on a New Year card
Starlit snow scene with church and frozen water on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

A mother & her child
An elegant mother & her young daughter watch a sunset under starlight skies.Date: circa 1904

Scorpius with parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way
All of Scorpius, plus parts of Lupus and Ara regions of the southern Milky Way. Along the Milky Way are numerous nebulae, including the False Comet area, the Cats Paw area

The brilliant blues of this star making nebula shine throughout the cosmos

Stars of the Big Dipper and constellation Leo shine above a temple of Mount Emei in China
Northern stars of the Big Dipper and constellation Leo shine above the Wanfo Summit at the World Heritage site of Mount Emei in China

Nebula glows gently with shades of blue and green
Recently discovered nebula glows gently with shades of blue and green

Panorama of Milky Way and zodiacal light over New Mexico
January 16, 2015 - A 360 degree rectilinear panorama of the New Mexico evening sky showing the zodiacal light rising out of the western sky and last vestiges of twilight

The blast wave of a nova pulls away the gas clouds surrounding this system, lighting its sole planet up with a deadly sunrise

Spiral galaxy M74
November 29, 2007 - Spiral galaxy M74. Bright knots of glowing gas light up the spiral arms, indicating a rich environment of star formation

The Cave Nebula

A fanciful depiction of the Big Bang theory, with the creation of the Earth all the way to the emergence of man

Dusty Nebulae in Cepheus constellation
This field contains the dusty nebula vdb 150 in the Cepheus constellation

Illustration of a supermassive black hole in the middle of a dense galaxy
An illustration of a supermassive black hole, weighing as much as 21 million suns, located in the middle of the ultradense galaxy M60-UCD1

Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ursa Major
Messier 81, or Bodes Galaxy, is located about 12 million light years from our planet and is one of the most iconic spiral galaxies in the night sky

The Large Magellanic Cloud and bright star Canopus

Messier 101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

The view from the vicinity of a hypothetical terrestrial planet and moon orbiting
This is an artists impression of the view from the vicinity of a hypothetical terrestrial planet and moon orbiting the red dwarf star AU Microscopii

Star trails above a dark Maranjab Desert, Iran

The Milky Way above a rural landscape in San Pedro, Argentina

The Rosette Nebula with nebulosity complex in Monoceros
The Rosette Nebula (bottom), with open cluster NGC 2244, and complex of nebulosity in Monoceros (above), including the Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster, with Monoceros dark nebula complex

The Heart and Soul Nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia
The Heart Nebula (at right, aka IC 1805) and the Soul Nebula (at left, aka IC 1848, and also the Fetus Nebula), in Cassiopeia. Just right of upper centre is the open star cluster NGC 1027

A huge nebula contains millions of stars and planets

Omega Centauri globular cluster in the constellation Centaurus

The Grand Carina Nebula in the southern sky. The Carina Nebula is a hydrogen-rich diffuse nebula

The Bubble Nebula and open star cluster in the Cassiopeia constellation

Infrared portrait revealing the stars and dust of the Small Magellanic Cloud
The infrared portrait of the Small Magellanic Cloud reveals the stars and dust in this galaxy as never seen before. The Small Magellanic Cloud is a nearby satellite galaxy to our Milky Way galaxy

Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 and IC 1805
Nebulosity in Cassiopeia showing NGC 7822 (above center), and IC 1805 (at left)

The constellation of Virgo

Widefield view of the Crescent Nebula, also known as NGC 6888

The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada
September 9, 2013 - The summer Milky Way on a clear moonless evening in Alberta, Canada

IC 59 and IC 62 faint reflection nebulae near Gamma Cassiopeia

The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches

The constellation of Leo and the Coma Star Cluster in Coma Berenices. The slight brightening at bottom is from Gegenschein

Globular cluster M13
December 4, 2008 - Hubble catches an instantaneous glimpse of many hundreds of thousands of stars moving about in the globular cluster M13

Star Trails over Columbia Icefields
September 6, 2014 - The stars setting into the west over the Columbia Icefields and Athabasca (left) and Stutfield (right) glaciers, and snowdome peak

360 panorama of the Milky Way over Lago-Naki plateau, Russia

Astronauts work on a space station while the sun rises on an Earth-like planet
A team of astronauts work on a space station in orbit over a cloud covered world. A neighboring Earth-like planet sees the radiance of a nearby sunrise

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

A meteor and the Big Dipper in the clear sky on the summit of Mount Kobau, Canada
July 28, 2014 - The Big Dipper and Ursa Major at the end of the backroad on the summit of Mount Kobau, near Osoyoos, British Columbia. A meteor streaks down at left

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 Orion constellation between trees, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Orion constellation between a couple of trees from a rural location, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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"Starlight: A Celestial Symphony Unveiled" In the enchanting realm of starlight, where dreams and wonders intertwine, we are transported to a world beyond our own. Florence Mary Anderson's ethereal masterpiece, "Whither Away, " beckons us to embark on a celestial journey. Gazing upon the night sky, we witness a mesmerizing spectacle unfold. The celestial canvas above Pharilapche Peak in Nepal unveils Sirius, Orion, and Aldebaran as they illuminate the darkness with their radiant glow. As if choreographed by cosmic forces, M16 - The Eagle Nebula in Serpens emerges like a majestic bird soaring through space. The Orion Nebula captivates our senses with its vibrant hues and intricate details, and is here that stars are born amidst swirling clouds of gas and dust—a breathtaking testament to the infinite beauty of creation itself. Nature's magic extends even further as Aurora borealis dances across Fish Lake in Yukon, Canada. In this celestial ballet between Earth and sky, the Milky Way joins forces with nature's light show—an awe-inspiring sight that leaves us humbled by the universe's grandeur. IC 2177—known as the Seagull Nebula—unfurls its wings against an obsidian backdrop. Its graceful form reminds us of life's constant ebb and flow—the eternal cycle of birth and rebirth within these stellar realms. Deep within the Eagle Nebula lies one of astronomy's most iconic images—the Pillars of Creation—a testament to both destruction and creation coexisting harmoniously in space’s vast expanse. Cupecoy Beach in Saint Martin becomes an earthly oasis beneath twinkling constellations; it is here that we find solace under starlit skies while embracing nature’s symphony unfolding before our eyes. Orion reveals yet another marvel—the Horsehead Nebula—an enigmatic silhouette etched against shimmering stardust.