Stellar Collection (#2)

Vela supernova remnant in the center of the Gum Nebula area of Vela
The Vela supernova remnant in the centre of the Gum Nebula area of Vela. This is the remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago

The bright star Altair in the constellation Aquila
Messier 13, also known as the Hercules Globular cluster. At its distance of 25, 100 light years, its angular diameter of 20 degrees corresponds to a linear 145 light years

The Carina Nebula, also known as NGC 3372
NGC 3372, known as the Great Carina Nebula, is home to massive stars and flowing nebulae of gas and dust dominated by the super-bright massive star named Eta Carinae

Milky Way, zodiacal light and other celestial objects from summit of Gila National Wilderness
A 160 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

Panorama of the celestial night sky in southwest New Mexico
December 8, 2013 - A 360 degree panorama taken in the pre-dawn hours from the Painted Pony Resort in southwest New Mexico. Visible in this image, from left to right: Arcturus just on the treetop

Star formation in the Tarantula Nebula
This Hubble Space Telescope mosaic, spanning a width of 600 light-years, shows a star factory of more the 800, 000 stars being born

Lyra constellation. Optical image of the constell- ation Lyra, the lyre. North is at top. The bright star at centre right is Vega (Alpha Lyrae)

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

Center of the Milky Way through Sagittarius and Scorpius
The Milky Way in Sagittarius (bottom) and Scorpius (left and top) including the Galactic Centre area at centre frame. Along the Milky Way are numerous deep sky objects

Southern Milky Way from Vela to Centaurus with Crux & Carina
The southern Milky Way from Vela (at right) to Centaurus (at left), with the False Cross at left, the true Southern Cross at right of centre, and Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

Solar activity, SDO image C023 / 8088
Solar activity, SDO image. Coloured image of the surface of the Sun, showing one of an unusual series of eruptions that led to a series of fast puffs

M22 Globular Star Cluster, Hubble image C017 / 3722
M14 Globular Star Cluster (NGC 6656). This globular cluster lies around 10, 400 light years from Earth in the constellation Sagittarius

Nebulae drawn by William Herschel, 1811 C002 / 5044
Nebulae drawn by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1811

Leo constellation with Mars. Optical image of the zodiacal constellation Leo, the lion, seen with the planet Mars (orange, centre)

Night sky & sunset
Taurus, Pleiades and Auriga. Optical photograph of the constellations of Taurus (the Bull), Pleiades (the Seven Sisters) and Auriga (the Charioteer). Taurus is one of the 12 zodiacal constellations

Canis Major constellation. Optical image of the constellation Canis Major, the great dog. North is at top. At upper right is Sirius (Alpha Canis Majoris), the brightest star in the sky

Historical artwork of the constellation of Taurus
Taurus. Coloured historical artwork of the constellation of Taurus. The constellation is depicted as a bull charging at the shield of Orion, below the Bull to his left

Stars trails & Delicate Arch
Long exposure showing the Delicate Arch, Arches National Park in Utah, silhouetted against star trails. The brightest track inside the arch represents the Polaris star

Supernova remnant IC 443, composite image. This is a combination of X-ray (blue), radio (green) and optical (red) data. A supernova remnant (SNR)

The Cat eye Nebula seen from the Hubble Telescope
The Cats Eye Nebula. The planetary nebula known as the Cats Eye Nebula (NGC 6543) as seen from the Hubble Space Telescope

Open star cluster NGC 290. This cluster of young stars lies in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy orbiting our Milky Way

Pleiades star cluster, infrared image
Pleiades star cluster, Spitzer infrared image. These bright young stars (blue) are surrounded by interstellar gas and dust (red, orange and green)

Comet Lovejoy and zodiacal light in City of Rocks State Park, New Mexico
January 16, 2015 - A scene looking west with a field stretching up to and beyond the zenith overhead, taking in the zodiacal light stretching up to the Pleiades at upper left

A young star surrounded by a dusty protoplanetary disk
This artists concept shows a young star surrounded by a dusty protoplanetary disk. This disk contains the raw material that can form planets as the star system matures

The Hourglass Nebula
The Lagoon Nebula centered on the bright young cluster NGC 6530. The brightest part of the nebula is known as the Hourglass Nebula

The Whirlpool Galaxy and its companion galaxy
The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194), and its companion galaxy (NGC 5195), in the constellation Canes Venatici

The Beehive Cluster is an open cluster in the constellation Cancer. It is one of the nearest open clusters to the Solar System, and it contains a larger star population than most other nearby clusters

NGC 6523, the Lagoon Nebula
Stars, dust and gas combine to create an interstellar industrial zone of astronomical proportions. NGC 6523, also known as the Lagoon Nebula

NGC 6559 is a rich colorful tapestry of diverse nebulosity in the constellation Sagittarius. The glowing red cloud known as NGC 6559 has formed from the same molecular cloud that gave rise to its

Dream: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Dream - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Trust in dreams, for in them is the hidden gate to eternity. ~ Kahil Gibran

Optical image of the constellation Scorpius
Scorpius constellation. Optical image of the constellation Scorpius, the Scorpion. To the left are the bright star clouds of the central Milky Way

Planetary nebula NGC 6826
Planetary nebula. Hubble space telescope image of the NGC 6826 planetary nebula around a dying star. About half the stars mass has been ejected to form the nebula

Pleiades star cluster (M45), Hubble Space Telescope image

The Wild Duck Cluster in the constellation Scutum
The Wild Duck Cluster, also known as Messier 11, in the constellation Scutum

Comet Lemmon next to the Small Magellanic Cloud

The Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way

Andromeda galaxys older stellar population in blue. A pronounced warp in the disk of the galaxy, the aftermath of a collision with another galaxy

Spiral Galaxy M81 viewed from the Hubble Space Telescope. Credit NASA. Science Astronomy Stellar

Pulsar, artwork. This stellar object is a rapidly- rotating neutron star. Neutron stars have powerful magnetic fields (shown by the purple lines)

Sunlight underwater. Photographed in the Maldives

Snowflake, light micrograph. This form of snow crystal is known as a dendritic or stellar snowflake

A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch
1766503 A Victorian diamond necklace/tiara, c.1890; An antique Russian diamond brooch, c.1890; An antique diamond serpent brooch, later rhodium plated, c.1840; five Victorian star brooches

Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723 (engraving)
531609 Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723 (engraving); (add.info.: Andromeda chained to rocks waiting for rescue by Perseus)

Galileo's observation of the star cluster in Orion and of the Praesepe cluster, 17th century (engraving)
531623 Galileo's observation of the star cluster in Orion and of the Praesepe cluster, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Originally published in his Sidereus Nuncius 1610)

USA, North Carolina, Nags Head. Bodie Island Lighthouse and the Milky Way and Galactic Core

USA, North Carolina, Nags Head. Bodie Island Lighthouse

La caricia de las Perseidas
Juan Luis Seco

Una estela galáctica
Juan Luis Seco

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"Exploring the Celestial Symphony: A Stellar Journey through the Night Sky" Embark on a captivating celestial journey as we delve into the wonders of our vast universe. From the enchanting Plough asterism in Ursa Major to the mesmerizing Orion's Belt, each stellar hint unveils a breathtaking spectacle that leaves us in awe. Gaze upon the ethereal beauty of the Orion Nebula, an interstellar nursery where stars are born, illuminating our cosmic tapestry with their radiant glow. As we venture further, Cygnus and Lyra constellations grace our view, their intricate patterns weaving tales of ancient mythology across time and space. Witness the enigmatic Crab Nebula (M1), its remnants from a supernova explosion centuries ago still shimmering with celestial energy. Through an optical photo enhanced by a star filter, Sirius emerges as a dazzling beacon amidst countless others, casting its brilliance upon our earthly realm. The Scorpius constellation beckons us closer with its scorpion-shaped formation, reminding us of nature's delicate balance between beauty and danger. In another composite image of the Crab Nebula, layers of cosmic artistry blend seamlessly to create an otherworldly masterpiece that captivates even the most discerning eye. An optical image captures Sirius once more; its luminosity transcending mere pixels to evoke wonder within our souls. Behold an artist's rendition of a supernova explosion - an explosive display that marks both endings and beginnings in this grand cosmic symphony. Immerse yourself beneath Nepal's Pharilapche Peak as Sirius joins forces with Orion and Aldebaran to paint a celestial canvas above us. The sheer magnitude of M16 - The Eagle Nebula in Serpens - unfolds before our eyes like wings unfurling against infinite darkness. In this exploration through space and time, we find ourselves humbled by these stellar marvels that remind us just how small we are in the grand scheme of the universe.