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Starlight Collection (#5)

"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

Background imageStarlight Collection: Open cluster NGC 7789 in the constellation Cassiopeia

Open cluster NGC 7789 in the constellation Cassiopeia

Background imageStarlight Collection: NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in Scorpius

Background imageStarlight Collection: A beautiful nebula out in the cosmos with many stars and clouds

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: Panorama of the Milky Way and night sky at Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: Constellation Cygnus with multiple nebulae visible

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: The constellations of Corvus and Crater with nearby deep sky objects

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: The rising arc of the Milky Way above Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: NGC 2174, the Monkey Head Nebula with IC 2159 nebulosity

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: An artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object

An artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object
This is an artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object that was detected by the Hubble Space Telescope

Background imageStarlight Collection: A gorgeous nebula in outer space

A gorgeous nebula in outer space
A gorgeous nebula out in space has many stars and a beautiful heart in its center

Background imageStarlight Collection: The center of the Milky Way above the Sierras, Argentina

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

Stephans Quintet, a grouping of galaxies in the constellation Pegasus

Background imageStarlight Collection: Nebulosity in the constellations Cassiopeia and Cepheus

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: Widefield image of narrowband emission in Cygnus

Widefield image of narrowband emission in Cygnus

Background imageStarlight Collection: Messier 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

Messier 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

Background imageStarlight Collection: A panorama of the Milky Way

A panorama of the Milky Way including several nebulae and clusters

Background imageStarlight Collection: The constellations of Auriga and southern Gemini

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: The southern Milky Way and the extensive Gum Nebula complex

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: Snake Nebula in Ophiuchus

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

Background imageStarlight Collection: NGC 7822 starforming compex in Cepheus

NGC 7822 starforming compex in Cepheus

Background imageStarlight Collection: A moon rises above a stormy gas giant planet

A moon rises above a stormy gas giant planet
An artists depiction of a stormy gas giant planet with a lone moon coming over the horizon. A star above illuminates the scene as a distant star appears over the moon

Background imageStarlight Collection: Milky Way and zodiacal light over the Dashanbao Wetlands of China

Milky Way and zodiacal light over the Dashanbao Wetlands of China
In an ideal natural dark night of Dashanbao wetlands, Yunnan province of China. The Milky Way from Cygnus to Orion and Gemini intersects the faint glow of zodiacal light near a point marked by bright

Background imageStarlight Collection: Circumpolar star trails above Lhotse mountain in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal

Circumpolar star trails above Lhotse mountain in Sagarmatha National Park, Nepal
A time-exposure image capturing over one hour of the Earth rotation in form of star trails (rotating sky) around the north celestial pole, marked by the north star Polaris

Background imageStarlight Collection: Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity

Antares and Scorpius Head area with Rho Ophiuchi nebulosity field oriented equatorially

Background imageStarlight Collection: The Fireworks Galaxy

The Fireworks Galaxy
NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy, is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 10 million light-years away on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus

Background imageStarlight Collection: Bok Globules in NGC 281

Bok Globules in NGC 281. The Hubble Space Telescope has photographed dense knots of dust and gas in our Milky Way Galaxy. This cosmic dust is a concentration of elements that are responsible for

Background imageStarlight Collection: Iris Nebula and surrounding dusty region in Cepheus constellation

Iris Nebula and surrounding dusty region in Cepheus constellation
Part of the huge molecular cloud in Cepheus containing many dark nebulae and the wonderful Iris reflection nebula

Background imageStarlight Collection: A vertical panorama showing the Milky Way

A vertical panorama showing the Milky Way extending 180 degrees from horizon to horizon, Sierra de la Ventana, Argentina

Background imageStarlight Collection: A man walking on the salt river at night under the Milky Way, Russia

A man walking on the salt river at night under the Milky Way, Russia
A man walking on the salt river at night under the Milky Way with stars reflected in the river, Russia

Background imageStarlight Collection: Man stands alone on Lake Elton in Russia under the center of the Milky Way

Man stands alone on Lake Elton in Russia under the center of the Milky Way and the stars reflected in the lake

Background imageStarlight Collection: Dimensional Doorway of the Universe

Dimensional Doorway of the Universe
It is believed our universe exists in one of countless dimensions, or that our universe could be the size of a single atom within another universe

Background imageStarlight Collection: Stars and gases make up a beautiful spiral galaxy

Stars and gases make up a beautiful spiral galaxy
A collection of stars and gases make up a beautiful spiral galaxy out in space

Background imageStarlight Collection: Alpha and Beta Centauri in the southern constellation of Centaurus

Alpha and Beta Centauri in the southern constellation of Centaurus

Background imageStarlight Collection: A couple gazing at the Milky Way from atop the Lago-Naki plateau overlooking Russia

A couple gazing at the Milky Way from atop the Lago-Naki plateau overlooking Russia

Background imageStarlight Collection: Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation

Nebulosity in the Taurus constellation
This large region in the Taurus constellation contains astronomical objects such as IC 348 and NGC 1333

Background imageStarlight Collection: Man shining a flashlight on the Milky Way from atop a mountain in Russia

Man shining a flashlight on the Milky Way from atop a mountain in Russia
Man standing on a mountain top and shining a flashlight on the Milky Way, Russia

Background imageStarlight Collection: Messier 15, globular cluster in the constellation Pegasus

Messier 15, globular cluster in the constellation Pegasus

Background imageStarlight Collection: Sadr region of Cygnus around Gamma Cygni

Sadr region of Cygnus around Gamma Cygni

Background imageStarlight Collection: The Waterfall Nebula

The Waterfall Nebula
HH-222, The Waterfall Nebula, roughly 1, 350 light-years from Earth in the constellation Orion. The elongated gaseous stream stretches about ten light years and emits an unusual array of colors

Background imageStarlight Collection: A star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud

A star-forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud
A Hubble Space Telescope view of one of the most dynamic and intricately detailed star-forming regions in space, located 210, 000 light-years away in the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC)

Background imageStarlight Collection: Pearl Cluster and Lambda Centauri complex in Centaurus

Pearl Cluster and Lambda Centauri complex in Centaurus
The Lambda Centauri complex, also known as the Running Chicken Nebula, IC 2948, (at left) and above it the Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)

Background imageStarlight Collection: NGC 884, an open cluster in Perseus

NGC 884, an open cluster in Perseus

Background imageStarlight Collection: The Pinwheel Galaxy

The Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 101 or NGC 5457, is a face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major

Background imageStarlight Collection: Widefield view of the Gemini constellation with nearby deep sky objects

Widefield view of the Gemini constellation with nearby deep sky objects
Widefield view of the Gemini constellation with many deep sky objects visible

Background imageStarlight Collection: Messier 13 globular cluster in the constellation Hercules

Messier 13 globular cluster in the constellation Hercules
Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster in the constellation Hercules. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Background imageStarlight Collection: M17, The Omega Nebula in Sagittarius

M17, The Omega Nebula in Sagittarius

Background imageStarlight Collection: Fish-eye panorama of the southern night sky in Australia

Fish-eye panorama of the southern night sky in Australia
April 11, 2014 - A fish-eye panorama of the southern night sky in Australia, showing the Milky Way all the way across the sky with the centre of the galaxy directly overhead

Background imageStarlight Collection: Messier 33, spiral galaxy in Triangulum

Messier 33, spiral galaxy in Triangulum




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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.