Starlight Collection (#8)

Eclipsing Binary Diagram. Otherwise invisible planets can be discovered by observing the drop in illumination from their star as they pass in front of it

Beautiful Nebulae in Gemini Constellation
This region in Gemini contains the famous Jellyfish Nebula, Monkey Head Nebula, and others

The central region of the Milky Way galaxy
In this image, observations using infrared light and X-ray light see through the obscuring dust and reveal the intense activity near the galactic core of the Milky Way

A stellar nursery known as R136 in the 30 Doradus Nebula
A massive, young stellar nursery known as R136, located in the 30 Doradus Nebula, a turbulent star-birth region in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way

La Ventana arch with the Orion constellation rising above
The famous La Ventana arch with the Orion constellation rising above, El Malpais National Monument, New Mexico

Widefield view in the Orion constellation
This widefield view in the Orion constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, Flame Nebula, M78, and Barnards Loop

A collection of colorful nebulae, gases, dust, stars and interstellar matter

The massive dark nebula complex LDN 1003
A large dark nebula complex, LDN 1003, that lies between the constellation Cygnus and Cepheus

M101, The Pinwheel Galaxy in Ursa Major

Open cluster Messier 39 in the constellation Cygnus

Comet Lovejoy in the winter sky
January 18, 2015 - Comet Lovejoy (C/2014 Q2) at upper right near the Pleiades, with its long blue ion tail stretching back to the left past the Pleiades

L1622, cometary globule in Orion. The Orion superbubble contains dozens of cometary globules illuminated by OB stars within the Orion OB1 association

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

Beautiful and Obscure Nebula in Orion
This dusty field in the Orion constellation contains the vdb38 and SH263 nebulae

The North America Nebula and dark nebulae in Cygnus
The area of northern Cygnus showing the dark nebula LeGentil 3 north of Cygnus in the Milky Way, along with the North America Nebula and the Pelican Nebula near Deneb

Polaris surrounded by molecular clouds
Polaris, also known as the north star, is surrounded by large complex dust structures, known as molecular clouds or galactic cirrus

Large Magellanic Cloud

The Geminids meteor shower streaks across the clear sky above Yunnan province of China. This image is a composite result of wide-angle photo sequence taken from 3 hours before dwan on December 14

Gaseous dense clouds form new stars in the cosmos

Fish-eye panorama of Milky Way above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the Table Mountain Star Party held at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

Winter Milky Way from New Mexico
March 10, 2015 - A vertical sweep with a 15mm ultrawide lens from the horizon to past the zenith, taking in a large part of the northern winter Milky Way

An illustration of Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune
This illustration shows Makemake, a plutoid located in a region beyond Neptune that is populated with small Solar System bodies (often referred to as the transneptunian region)

Globular cluster NGC 2808
The massive globular cluster NGC 2808 provide evidence that star birth went boom, boom, boom, with three generations of stars forming very early in the clusters life

Messier 101, the Pinwheel Galaxy

Emission nebula NGC 6188 star formation region in Ara
Emission nebula NGC 6188 with the bright open cluster 6193, star formation region in Ara

The Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888

Star trails and the Milky Way, Glenmaggie, Victoria, Australia

The colorful region around Antares in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi in Ophiuchus
The colorful region around yellow Antares (bottom) in Scorpius and blue Rho Ophiuchi (top) in Ophiuchus. The nebulae are largely reflection nebulae

NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula in the Cygnus constellation

Digitally generated image of wind in space

The sun rises over Gale Crater, Mars. This is one of the prospective landing sites for the Mars Science Laboratory rover

Aquila constellation and the Serpens-Ophiuchus double cluster of IC 4756 and NGC 663. Altair and Terazed stars are visible at top

Zodiacal light in dawn sky, Alberta, Canada
October 7, 2013 - The zodiacal light in the pre-dawn sky in Alberta, Canada. Leo is just rising left of centre, with Mars above Regulus. Jupiter in Gemini is the bright object above centre

Winter sky panorama with various deep sky objects

Galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula
The galaxies M81 and M82 as seen through the Intergalactic Flux Nebula

Skygazer standing under the stars at Grasslands National Park, Canada
August 25, 2014 - A 360 degree panorama of the landscape and skyscape at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Milky Way arches overhead from south to north at right

A spectacular view of the Milky Way over Tibet, China

Eagle Nebula and Swan Nebula

Venus setting and a bright cone of zodiacal light visible after sunset on the west, Sierra de la Ventana, Argentina

Messier 31, the Andromeda Galaxy. This image captured with a telescope and a scientific CCD camera

Light and matter being pulled into a black hole
A black hole is an area of space where gravity is so dense that light and matter are pulled into it

Mosaic of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Milky Way panorama 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

A planet and its moon resisting the relentless heat of the giant orange sun Pollux. Every sun has a violent cycle in which solar activity increases and the planets around it must face its wrath

Cygnus Wall, NGC 7000, the North American Nebula

Messier 6, the Butterfly Cluster in the constellation of Scorpius

NGC 7380, the Wizard Nebula

Exoplanet Gliese 581 d
Gliese 581d is the first extrasolar planet capable of having liquid water on its surface

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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.