Starlight Collection (#6)

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

M17, The Omega Nebula in Sagittarius

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

Messier 33, spiral galaxy in Triangulum

Artists concept of a recently discovered galaxy yet to be inspected

The Merope Nebulosity and IC 349

Fish-eye lens panorama of Milky Way at Cameron Lake, Alberta, Canada
September 21, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the Milky Way and night sky taken at Cameron Lake in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada. The ground is lit solely by starlight

Exoplanet Discovery Technique Diagram
Diagram illustrating how extrasolar planets can be discovered by the dimming of a stars light as the planet passes in front of it

NGC 6960, Veil Supernova Remnant

Comet Lovejoys long ion tail in Taurus
January 16, 2016 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) amid the clusters, nebulae and dark dust clouds of Taurus and Perseus. Its long blue ion tail stretches back to the open cluster NGC 1647 on Taurus at

Southern skies star trails, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia

Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, and the Tadpole Nebula
Widefield view of of Simeis 147, the Flaming Star Nebula, The Tadpole Nebula, and open clusters Messier 36, Messier 37 and Messier 38

NGC 6946, the Fireworks Galaxy
NGC 6946, also known as the Fireworks Galaxy, is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Cepheus

Orion and Monoceros region

Lunar eclipse and Milky Way above Taleqan Lake, Iran
Lunar eclipse and Milky Way above Taleqan Lake, Alborz Province, Iran

NGC 3314, a pair of overlapping spiral galaxies in the constellation Hydra

The Milky Way rivals with zodiacal light overlooking the Dashanbao Wetlands in China
The Milky Way rivals with zodiacal light in the western sky overlooking the Dashanbao Wetlands, Yunnan province of China

The Sunflower Galaxy, Messier 63
Spiral galaxy Messier 63, the Sunflower Galaxy, in the constellation Canes Venatici. M63 consists of a central disc surrounded by many short spiral arm segments

Visible light-infrared composite of IC 2177, the Seagull Nebula. IC 2177 is a bright H II region located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major

VdB 123 reflection nebula in the constellation Serpens

A massive nebula covers a huge region of space

Galactic dust cloud NGC 6726 in Corona Australis

Celesta, spirit creature of the universe, spreads stars throughout the cosmos

Celestial sky with Milky Way galaxy above Laigu Glacier in Tibet
When the evening twilight was fading to darkness above Tibet, this panoramic image captured the starry sky above Laigu Glacier at the roof of the world

The Owl Nebula, a planetary nebula in Ursa Major. Its round shape along with the placement of two large dark eyes suggest the face of a staring owl

Dark Doodad Nebula in the southern constellation Musca (the fly)

The Cave Nebula located in the constellation Cepheus

A planet in the future is surrounded by a protective grid system

Constellations Cygnus and Lyra with nearby deep sky objects
Constellations Cygnus and Lyra. The North America Nebula is visible at top left and Gamma Cygni nebulosity left of center. The Cygnus star cloud is at center, Veil Nebula at lower left

NGC 884, an open cluster, in the constellation of Perseus
NGC 884 is an open cluster located 7600 light years away in the constellation of Perseus. It is the easternmost of the Double Cluster with NGC 869

Explorer looking at the Milky Way from the coast of the Black Sea
Explorer standing on the coast of the Black Sea with the Milky Way and light trails of cars from the top of the mountain Ilyas-Kaya in Crimea

The Western Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witchs Broom Nebula, is a large, relatively faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus

a cluster of bright young stars tear away clouds of gas and dust
The blazing ignition of a cluster of bright young T-Tauri stars begin to tear away the clouds of gas and dust that birthed them, exposing their undeveloped protostar neighbors

The arc of the Milky Way and zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China
Tibetan sky at the break of dawn, The arc of the Milky Way from Sagittarius to Perseus and the cone shape of zodiacal light appear over Yamdrok Lake, Tibet, China

Antennae (NGC 4038 and 4039), interacting pair of galaxies in Corvus
Comet Hartley 2 within the Double Cluster in the constellation Perseus

A colorful nebula and stars in the cosmos

NGC 346, Open Cluster and Nebula Complex in the Small Magellanic Cloud. NGC 346 is the brightest star forming region in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

NGC 1232, a spiral galaxy in Eridanus

Panorama of Waterton Lakes National Park overlooking the townsite
August 31, 2013 - Panorama of Waterton Lakes National Park around Upper Waterton Lake, overlooking the townsite on a dark moonless night

A cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities
Artists concept of a cosmic place where time and space fuse into a multitude of possibilities, bright, colorful and beautiful

The Trifid Nebula and Messier 21 cluster in Sagittarius

The Great Clobular Cluster in Hercules, also known as Messier 13 or NGC 6205, is a globular cluster in the Hercules constellation

The constellation of Canis Major with nearby deep sky objects
The constellation of Canis Major, with Sirius at upper right, Messier 41 cluster to the left of Sirius, and M46 and M47 clusters above at upper right

The Ghost Nebula (vdB141)
This faint reflection nebula is located in the constellation Cepheus in the vicinity of the Iris Nebula. Illuminating the nebula is a new star still in the formation process identified as BD+67 1300

Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky
February 7, 2013 - Fish-eye lens view of the northern winter sky on a partly hazy night with some clouds reflecting light pollution from sodium vapour highway and street lights

Astronomers observe polar star trails above a mountain in Iran
Astronomers observe polar star trails above the highest mountain in Iran

NGC 891, an edge-on spiral galaxy in Andromeda

The Omega Nebula in the constellation Sagittarius

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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.