Starlight Collection (#4)

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

A colorful nebula in the universe

Princess Nebula
This nebular expanse has the characteristics of a woman with a crown on her head

Powerful energies surge out into space from this gas giant

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

The birth of numerous stars exposing their light to the universe
The birth of numerous stars tears open the cloud of gas and dust they were formed in, exposing their light to the universe

A barren world passes in front of a large and complex nebula

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

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

Illustration of a bright star in outer space

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

Messier 53, globular cluster in the Coma Berenices constellation
NGC 5921 Spiral Galaxy taken with clear red green blue filter set

Globular cluster M22 in the constellation Sagittarius. M22 is one of the nearest globular clusters to our sun. Its stars stretch some 200 light years across

Abell 2744, Pandoras Cluster. This giant galaxy cluster is the result of a simultaneous pile-up of at least four separate, smaller galaxy clusters that took place over a span of 350 million years

A large collection of galaxies
A surprisingly large collection of galaxies (red dots) stand out at a remarkably large distance in this composite image combining infrared and visible-light observations

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

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

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

Starry night above Gokyo village in the Himalayas of Nepal
Starry night in Gokyo, a sherpa village located at the lake Dudh Pokhari in Sagarmatha National Park of Nepal. Its an amazing view of the great Himalayan peak Cholatse and Tabuche

A star going critical illuminates a nearby planet and nebula

Star trails above Dzordza church, Iran
Star trails above Dzordza church, Azarbaijan Province, Northwestern Iran

Widefield view of the Large Magellanic Cloud

A nebular cluster of gases and stars in this cosmic image

NGC 6188 is an emission nebula in Ara

A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky
December 13-14 - A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky, taken from Coonabarabran, Australia. Orion and Jupiter are at left (west), Sirius, Canis Major

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

Cosmic strands of gaseous filament out in space

The Angel Nebula

A parallel universe so thin you re able to see the other side
In this exact place, the edge between parallel universes is so thin you re able to see the other side

Open cluster NGC 7789 in the constellation Cassiopeia

NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

A beautiful nebula out in the cosmos with many stars and clouds

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

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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.