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An antique wine filter from France on display in a hotel in Mendoza, Argentina.
13900048 - An antique wine filter from France on display in a hotel in Mendoza, Argentina.
A portrait of the constellation of Orion taken in monochrome in the deep red light of the hydrogen-alpha wavelength using a narrowband filter, to emphasize the vast clouds of interstellar gas within and around Orion.
13898044 - A portrait of the constellation of Orion taken in monochrome in the deep red light of the hydrogen-alpha wavelength using a narrowband filter, to emphasize the vast clouds of interstellar gas within and around Orion.
Air shaft, (Puits aeriens) built to filter water from the air, Trans-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
71431833 - Air shaft, (Puits aeriens) built to filter water from the air, Trans-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Air shaft, (Puits aeriens) built to filter water from the air, Trans-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
71431832 - Air shaft, (Puits aeriens) built to filter water from the air, Trans-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Apple juice filter at Hesse, Hofmosterei Ellershausen
10301785 - Apple juice filter at Hesse, Hofmosterei Ellershausen
Hawaii, Kauai, Inland waterfall near Na Pali coast blue filter, panoramic A20G
70424523 - Hawaii, Kauai, Inland waterfall near Na Pali coast blue filter, panoramic A20G
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70148543 - Beverage, Beverages, Close up, Close-up, Closeup, Color, Colour, Detail, Details, Dried, Drink, Drinks, Dry, Filter, Filters, Health, Herbal infusion, Indoor, Indoors, Interior, Leaf, Leaves, Metal, Metallic, Still life, Tea, Tea infuser, Vessel, Vessels
Soft focus woodland bluebells in Prior's Wood, Portbury, Somerset, United Kingdom This image has been photographed using a soft focus filter
70306327 - Soft focus woodland bluebells in Prior's Wood, Portbury, Somerset, United Kingdom This image has been photographed using a soft focus filter
A diversity of filter cigarettes as cigarette butts in a huge ashtray in the outdoors in a special allocated smoking space for smokers
70180662 - A diversity of filter cigarettes as cigarette butts in a huge ashtray in the outdoors in a special allocated smoking space for smokers
The Cygnus and Lyra area of the northern summer Milky Way, including the original Kepler FIeld. Deneb is at left, Vega at right. This is a stack of 5 x 10 minute exposures with the Sigma 50mm lens at f/2. 8 and filter-modified Canon 5D Mark II at ISO 800.
71146694 - The Cygnus and Lyra area of the northern summer Milky Way, including the original Kepler FIeld. Deneb is at left, Vega at right. This is a stack of 5 x 10 minute exposures with the Sigma 50mm lens at f/2. 8 and filter-modified Canon 5D Mark II at ISO 800.
This is a framing of the rich complex of nebulosity in and around the constellations of northern Cygnus and southern Cepheus, in a blend of "white light" images and images shot through a deep red hydrogen-alpha filter that isolates the red emission line from the gas clouds, bringing them out in much more detail than is otherwise possible.
13900257 - This is a framing of the rich complex of nebulosity in and around the constellations of northern Cygnus and southern Cepheus, in a blend of "white light" images and images shot through a deep red hydrogen-alpha filter that isolates the red emission line from the gas clouds, bringing them out in much more detail than is otherwise possible.
The constellations of Cygnus and Lyra in the northern summer Milky Way, shot from Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, August 27, 2019. Dew intervened before I could shoot more frames or ones through the Softon filter.
13899158 - The constellations of Cygnus and Lyra in the northern summer Milky Way, shot from Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, August 27, 2019. Dew intervened before I could shoot more frames or ones through the Softon filter.
The partial solar eclipse of October 23, 2014 as seen from Jasper, Alberta, at a public event in Centennial Park as part of the annual Dark Sky Festival. This is a single-exposure image showing the scene near mid-eclipse with telescopes from volunteers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and the mostly clear skies above with the crescent Sun visible through the handheld polymer solar filter.
13898410 - The partial solar eclipse of October 23, 2014 as seen from Jasper, Alberta, at a public event in Centennial Park as part of the annual Dark Sky Festival. This is a single-exposure image showing the scene near mid-eclipse with telescopes from volunteers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, and the mostly clear skies above with the crescent Sun visible through the handheld polymer solar filter.
The Carina Nebula, NGC 3572, and surrounding clusters. To the upper left is NGC 3532, the Football Cluster. To the upper right is NGC 3293, the Gem Cluster To the lower left is the nebula complex NGC 3576/81. This is a stack of 5 x 10 minute exposures at f/4.3 with the Borg 77mm astrograph (330mm focal length) and filter-modified Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800. Taken from Coonabarabran, Australia, March 2014.
13898213 - The Carina Nebula, NGC 3572, and surrounding clusters. To the upper left is NGC 3532, the Football Cluster. To the upper right is NGC 3293, the Gem Cluster To the lower left is the nebula complex NGC 3576/81. This is a stack of 5 x 10 minute exposures at f/4.3 with the Borg 77mm astrograph (330mm focal length) and filter-modified Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800. Taken from Coonabarabran, Australia, March 2014.
Transit of Venus, June 8, 2004, from Luxor, Egypt. A single image taken near mid-transit. Taken with a Sony DSC-V1 digital camera shooting afocally through a 40mm eyepiece and on a 90mm apochromatic refractor, equatorially mounted and driven. Shot thru a Baader solar filter, which gives a white Sun. Yellow coloration added in Photoshop.
13897726 - Transit of Venus, June 8, 2004, from Luxor, Egypt. A single image taken near mid-transit. Taken with a Sony DSC-V1 digital camera shooting afocally through a 40mm eyepiece and on a 90mm apochromatic refractor, equatorially mounted and driven. Shot thru a Baader solar filter, which gives a white Sun. Yellow coloration added in Photoshop.
NGC 7000, the North America Nebula, with the Pelican Nebula, IC 5067, at right, in Cygnus, taken from home November 21, 2016 as part of testing of the Explore Scientific FCD100 102mm apo refractor. This is a stack of 5 x 6-minute exposures at f/7 with the ES field flattener, and at ISO 1600 with the filter-modified Canon 5D MkII. Star diffraction spikes added with AstronomyTools actions.
13900337 - NGC 7000, the North America Nebula, with the Pelican Nebula, IC 5067, at right, in Cygnus, taken from home November 21, 2016 as part of testing of the Explore Scientific FCD100 102mm apo refractor. This is a stack of 5 x 6-minute exposures at f/7 with the ES field flattener, and at ISO 1600 with the filter-modified Canon 5D MkII. Star diffraction spikes added with AstronomyTools actions.
Orion and the Winter Triangle stars, Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse, taken from the Painted Pony Resort in New Mexico, March 13, 2013. A stack of 5 x 8 minute exposures at f/4 with the 35mm Canon lens and 5D MkII at ISO 800, plus a layer of 2 x 8 minutes with the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows. M50, M46, M47 and M41 clusters all visible at left.
13899031 - Orion and the Winter Triangle stars, Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse, taken from the Painted Pony Resort in New Mexico, March 13, 2013. A stack of 5 x 8 minute exposures at f/4 with the 35mm Canon lens and 5D MkII at ISO 800, plus a layer of 2 x 8 minutes with the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows. M50, M46, M47 and M41 clusters all visible at left.
The constellation of Canis Major, including the bright star Sirius, and below it, the open cluster M41. At bottom is the loose cluster/asterism CR 140. This is a stack of 6 x 4 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the Sigma 50mm lens and Canon 60Da at ISO 800. I shot this from Coonabarabran, Australia with the constellation straight overhead. I used the iOptron Sky Tracker. High cloud added the natural glows around stars - no filter was employed here.
13897592 - The constellation of Canis Major, including the bright star Sirius, and below it, the open cluster M41. At bottom is the loose cluster/asterism CR 140. This is a stack of 6 x 4 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the Sigma 50mm lens and Canon 60Da at ISO 800. I shot this from Coonabarabran, Australia with the constellation straight overhead. I used the iOptron Sky Tracker. High cloud added the natural glows around stars - no filter was employed here.
The partial eclipse of the Sun, October 23, 2014, as seen from Jasper, Alberta, shot under clear skies through a mylar filter, on the front of a 66mm f/6 apo refractor using the Canon 60Da for 1/8000 (!) sec exposure at ISO 100. The colours are natural, with the mylar filter providing a neutral “white light” image. The big sunspot on the Sun that day is just disappearing behind the Moon’s limb. The mylar filter gave a white Sun, its natural colour, but I have tinted the Sun’s disk yellow for a more pleasing view that is not just white Sun/black sky.
13897388 - The partial eclipse of the Sun, October 23, 2014, as seen from Jasper, Alberta, shot under clear skies through a mylar filter, on the front of a 66mm f/6 apo refractor using the Canon 60Da for 1/8000 (!) sec exposure at ISO 100. The colours are natural, with the mylar filter providing a neutral “white light” image. The big sunspot on the Sun that day is just disappearing behind the Moon’s limb. The mylar filter gave a white Sun, its natural colour, but I have tinted the Sun’s disk yellow for a more pleasing view that is not just white Sun/black sky.
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centaurus, taken from Atacama Lodge, Chile, March 2010, with Canon 5D MkII (modified) and Sigma 50mm lens at f/4 for stack of 4 x 6 minute exposures at ISO 800 plus stack of 4 x 6 minutes with Kenko Softon filter for star glows.
13900387 - Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centaurus, taken from Atacama Lodge, Chile, March 2010, with Canon 5D MkII (modified) and Sigma 50mm lens at f/4 for stack of 4 x 6 minute exposures at ISO 800 plus stack of 4 x 6 minutes with Kenko Softon filter for star glows.
Orion, Canis Major & Monoceros, taken from the Painted Pony Resort in New Mexico, March 14, 2013. A stack of 5 x 6 minute exposures at f/3.2 with the 35mm Canon L-series lens and 5D MkII at ISO 800, plus a layer of 2 x 4 minutes with the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows. M46, M47 and M41 clusters all visible at left and lower centre.
13898359 - Orion, Canis Major & Monoceros, taken from the Painted Pony Resort in New Mexico, March 14, 2013. A stack of 5 x 6 minute exposures at f/3.2 with the 35mm Canon L-series lens and 5D MkII at ISO 800, plus a layer of 2 x 4 minutes with the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows. M46, M47 and M41 clusters all visible at left and lower centre.
The low waxing crescent Moon in the evening sky, Sept 30, 2019, taken to demonstrate the low angle of the ecliptic in autumn. This was taken the evening after a weekend early season snowstorm. A single exposure taken with the 24-105mm lens at 105mm and Canon EOS R camera. Dynamic Contrast filter applied to the ground with ON1 Effects.
13897739 - The low waxing crescent Moon in the evening sky, Sept 30, 2019, taken to demonstrate the low angle of the ecliptic in autumn. This was taken the evening after a weekend early season snowstorm. A single exposure taken with the 24-105mm lens at 105mm and Canon EOS R camera. Dynamic Contrast filter applied to the ground with ON1 Effects.
The partial solar eclipse as seen from Calgary, Alberta, on May 20, 2012, but seen as an annular eclipse from the SW United States. This was taken at maximum eclipse at 7:14 pm MDT, with 62% of the Sun covered. Taken from the TELUS Spark science centre at a public event there, and taken with an 80mm A&M apo refractor at f/6 (480mm focal length) and Canon 60Da camera at ISO 100 and 1/250 second exposure through a Baader solar filter. The Sun was in high cloud and not in a clear blue sky.
13900115 - The partial solar eclipse as seen from Calgary, Alberta, on May 20, 2012, but seen as an annular eclipse from the SW United States. This was taken at maximum eclipse at 7:14 pm MDT, with 62% of the Sun covered. Taken from the TELUS Spark science centre at a public event there, and taken with an 80mm A&M apo refractor at f/6 (480mm focal length) and Canon 60Da camera at ISO 100 and 1/250 second exposure through a Baader solar filter. The Sun was in high cloud and not in a clear blue sky.
Transit of Venus, June 8, 2004, from Luxor, Egypt. A single image taekn during immersion just at 3rd contact showing brief blackdrop effect. Taken with a Sony DSC-V1 digital camera shooting afocally through a 40mm eyepiece and on a 90mm apochromatic refractor, equatorially mounted and driven. Shot thru a Baader solar filter, which gives a white Sun. Yellow coloration added in Photoshop.
13900009 - Transit of Venus, June 8, 2004, from Luxor, Egypt. A single image taekn during immersion just at 3rd contact showing brief blackdrop effect. Taken with a Sony DSC-V1 digital camera shooting afocally through a 40mm eyepiece and on a 90mm apochromatic refractor, equatorially mounted and driven. Shot thru a Baader solar filter, which gives a white Sun. Yellow coloration added in Photoshop.
Scorpius and Sagittarius, taken from Atacama Lodge in Chile (23° S), March 19/20, 2010, using modified Canon 5D MkII camera, and Sigma 50mm lens at f/4 for stack of 4 x 6 minute exposures, Mean combined, plus stack of 2 x 6 minutes with Kenko Softon filter for star glows.
13899869 - Scorpius and Sagittarius, taken from Atacama Lodge in Chile (23° S), March 19/20, 2010, using modified Canon 5D MkII camera, and Sigma 50mm lens at f/4 for stack of 4 x 6 minute exposures, Mean combined, plus stack of 2 x 6 minutes with Kenko Softon filter for star glows.
Gum Nebula area of Vela and Puppis. Taken from Atacama Lodge, Chile, March 19, 2010, with modified Canon 5D MkII and Sigma 50mm lens at f/4, for stack of 10 x 6 minute exposures (Mean combined) at ISO 800 plus 2 x 6 minutes with Kenko Softon filter. High contrast boost and Selective Colour adjustments to bring out nebulocity while retaining neutral sky.
13898921 - Gum Nebula area of Vela and Puppis. Taken from Atacama Lodge, Chile, March 19, 2010, with modified Canon 5D MkII and Sigma 50mm lens at f/4, for stack of 10 x 6 minute exposures (Mean combined) at ISO 800 plus 2 x 6 minutes with Kenko Softon filter. High contrast boost and Selective Colour adjustments to bring out nebulocity while retaining neutral sky.
The region of nebulosity on the Cepheus-Cassiopeia border with NGC 7822 (top) and Ced 214 (bottom). This is a stack of 15 x 7 minute exposures at f/4.4 with the 92mm apo refractor and filter-modified Canon 5D Mark II at ISO 800. Taken from New Mexico. Focus is a little soft.
13898423 - The region of nebulosity on the Cepheus-Cassiopeia border with NGC 7822 (top) and Ced 214 (bottom). This is a stack of 15 x 7 minute exposures at f/4.4 with the 92mm apo refractor and filter-modified Canon 5D Mark II at ISO 800. Taken from New Mexico. Focus is a little soft.
Scorpius in the pre-dawn sky, March 15, 2013, from the Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico. This is a stack of 5 x 3 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the 35mm lens and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 1600, with the ground from one image, plus a stack of 2 exposures through the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows.
13897700 - Scorpius in the pre-dawn sky, March 15, 2013, from the Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico. This is a stack of 5 x 3 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the 35mm lens and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 1600, with the ground from one image, plus a stack of 2 exposures through the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows.
The partial eclipse of the Sun, October 23, 2014, as seen from Jasper, Alberta, in this case shot through thin cloud but that makes for a more interesting photo than one in a clear sky. This is still shot through a mylar filter, on the front of a 66mm f/6 apo refractor using the Canon 60Da for 1/25 sec exposure at ISO 100. The colours are natural, with the mylar filter providing a neutral “white light” image. With the Sun dimmed a lot by cloud, the longer exposure allowed picking up light and colours in the surrounding clouds.
13897553 - The partial eclipse of the Sun, October 23, 2014, as seen from Jasper, Alberta, in this case shot through thin cloud but that makes for a more interesting photo than one in a clear sky. This is still shot through a mylar filter, on the front of a 66mm f/6 apo refractor using the Canon 60Da for 1/25 sec exposure at ISO 100. The colours are natural, with the mylar filter providing a neutral “white light” image. With the Sun dimmed a lot by cloud, the longer exposure allowed picking up light and colours in the surrounding clouds.
The extensive Gum Nebula area in Vela, an interstellar bubble blown by winds from hot stars, with the False Cross at left. This is a stack of 4 x 5 minute exposures at f/3.2 with the Sigma 50mm lens and filter-modified Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800. Taken from Coonabarabran, Australia, December 2012. High cloud added natural glows around stars. Star clusters NGC 2516 (below False Cross) and IC 2391 (right of false Cross) stand out. Superhot star Gamma Velorum is at centre.
13899901 - The extensive Gum Nebula area in Vela, an interstellar bubble blown by winds from hot stars, with the False Cross at left. This is a stack of 4 x 5 minute exposures at f/3.2 with the Sigma 50mm lens and filter-modified Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800. Taken from Coonabarabran, Australia, December 2012. High cloud added natural glows around stars. Star clusters NGC 2516 (below False Cross) and IC 2391 (right of false Cross) stand out. Superhot star Gamma Velorum is at centre.
This is a framing of the rich complex of nebulosity in and around the constellation of Cygnus, in a blend of "white light" images and images shot through a deep red hydrogen-alpha filter that isolates the red emission line from the gas clouds, bringing them out in much more detail than is otherwise possible.
13899816 - This is a framing of the rich complex of nebulosity in and around the constellation of Cygnus, in a blend of "white light" images and images shot through a deep red hydrogen-alpha filter that isolates the red emission line from the gas clouds, bringing them out in much more detail than is otherwise possible.
The summer Milky Way and centre of the Galaxy area in Scorpius and Sagittarius rising above the adobe lodges at the Painted Pony Resort in southwest New Mexico, March 14, 2013. This is a stack of 5 x 3.5 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the 24mm lens and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 1600, plus a layer of two exposures taken through the Softon filter for the star glows.
13899198 - The summer Milky Way and centre of the Galaxy area in Scorpius and Sagittarius rising above the adobe lodges at the Painted Pony Resort in southwest New Mexico, March 14, 2013. This is a stack of 5 x 3.5 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the 24mm lens and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 1600, plus a layer of two exposures taken through the Softon filter for the star glows.
A “cloud streak” photo made using the same techniques as in stacking star trails only its the clouds trailing, or streaking. I shot this Canada Day, July 1, 2015 from Scotsman Hill overlooking Calgary, awaiting the fireworks. This is a stack of 110 frames, merged with Advanced Stacker Actions using the Ultrastreaks action. Despite the blending, the ~ 8s gap between exposures still led to gaps in the streaks - you’d have to shoot at 1s intervals to eliminate them. To smooth out the gaps I added a duplicate layer for the sky with a Radial Blur filter applied to further streak the clouds. I also
13899093 - A “cloud streak” photo made using the same techniques as in stacking star trails only its the clouds trailing, or streaking. I shot this Canada Day, July 1, 2015 from Scotsman Hill overlooking Calgary, awaiting the fireworks. This is a stack of 110 frames, merged with Advanced Stacker Actions using the Ultrastreaks action. Despite the blending, the ~ 8s gap between exposures still led to gaps in the streaks - you’d have to shoot at 1s intervals to eliminate them. To smooth out the gaps I added a duplicate layer for the sky with a Radial Blur filter applied to further streak the clouds. I also
Nebulosity in the heart of Cygnus the Swan, including the North America Nebula and Pelican Nebula at left (NGC 7000 and IC 5070) and Gamma Cygni complex at right (IC 1318). The Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) is at lower right. This is a stack of 5 x 4 minute exposures at f/2 with the 135mm lens and modified Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800, plus another three similar exposure images but taken thru the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows. Taken from home Sept 10, 2013.
13898272 - Nebulosity in the heart of Cygnus the Swan, including the North America Nebula and Pelican Nebula at left (NGC 7000 and IC 5070) and Gamma Cygni complex at right (IC 1318). The Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) is at lower right. This is a stack of 5 x 4 minute exposures at f/2 with the 135mm lens and modified Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800, plus another three similar exposure images but taken thru the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows. Taken from home Sept 10, 2013.
Southern Milky Way from Atacama Lodge, Chile (latitude 23° S) taken March 15/16, 2010. Taken witn Canon 5D MkII (modified) and Canon L-Series 35mm lens at f/4 for stack of 4 x 6 minute exposures, plus stack of 2 x 6 minute with Kenko Softon filter for star glows.
13898109 - Southern Milky Way from Atacama Lodge, Chile (latitude 23° S) taken March 15/16, 2010. Taken witn Canon 5D MkII (modified) and Canon L-Series 35mm lens at f/4 for stack of 4 x 6 minute exposures, plus stack of 2 x 6 minute with Kenko Softon filter for star glows.
Sagittarius and Scorpius in the pre-dawn sky, March 15, 2013, from the Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico. This is a stack of 5 x 4 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the 35mm lens and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 1600, with the ground from one image, plus a stack of 2 exposures through the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows.
13900612 - Sagittarius and Scorpius in the pre-dawn sky, March 15, 2013, from the Painted Pony Resort, New Mexico. This is a stack of 5 x 4 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the 35mm lens and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 1600, with the ground from one image, plus a stack of 2 exposures through the Kenko Softon filter for the star glows.
The Carina Nebula (aka Eta Carinae) in the southern sky, shot December 11, 2012 from Timor Cottage, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. This is a stack of 5 x 12 minute exposures at ISO 400 with the Canon 5D MkII (filter modified) and Astro-Physics 105mm Traveler apo refractor and 6x7 field flattener.
13900176 - The Carina Nebula (aka Eta Carinae) in the southern sky, shot December 11, 2012 from Timor Cottage, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. This is a stack of 5 x 12 minute exposures at ISO 400 with the Canon 5D MkII (filter modified) and Astro-Physics 105mm Traveler apo refractor and 6x7 field flattener.
The centre of the Galaxy in Sagittarius and Scorpius rising above the southeast horizon, from New Mexico, at the Painted Pony Resort. This is a stack of 5 x 5 minute exposures with the 24mm lens at f/2.8 and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800. The landscape is from one exposure and shadow detail brought out. An additional image shot thru the Kenko Softon filter was layered in to add the star glows.
13899654 - The centre of the Galaxy in Sagittarius and Scorpius rising above the southeast horizon, from New Mexico, at the Painted Pony Resort. This is a stack of 5 x 5 minute exposures with the 24mm lens at f/2.8 and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800. The landscape is from one exposure and shadow detail brought out. An additional image shot thru the Kenko Softon filter was layered in to add the star glows.
The region of the Southern Cross, Crux, at left and around the Carina Nebula, at right. To the left of the Southern Cross is the dark Coal Sack. Open star clusters around the Carina Nebula are NGC 3532 (at upper left of nebula), IC 2602, the Southern Pleiades (below the nebula), and NGC 3114 (right of nebula). Taken on a hazy night, so the glows around stars are natural and not introduced from a filter. This is a stack of 5 x 6 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the Sigma 50mm lens and Canon 60Da at ISO 800, on the iOptron SkyTracker. Taken from Coonabarbran, NSW, Australia, March 22, 2014.
13899499 - The region of the Southern Cross, Crux, at left and around the Carina Nebula, at right. To the left of the Southern Cross is the dark Coal Sack. Open star clusters around the Carina Nebula are NGC 3532 (at upper left of nebula), IC 2602, the Southern Pleiades (below the nebula), and NGC 3114 (right of nebula). Taken on a hazy night, so the glows around stars are natural and not introduced from a filter. This is a stack of 5 x 6 minute exposures at f/2.8 with the Sigma 50mm lens and Canon 60Da at ISO 800, on the iOptron SkyTracker. Taken from Coonabarbran, NSW, Australia, March 22, 2014.
Transit of Venus, June 8, 2004, from Luxor, Egypt. A composite image (layered in Photoshop) of individual multiple shots taken from just after 2nd contact to just before 3rd contact. Taken with a Sony DSC-V1 digital camera shooting afocally through a 40mm eyepiece and on a 90mm apochromatic refractor, equatorially mounted and driven. Shot thru a Baader solar filter, which gives a white Sun. Yellow coloration added in Photoshop.
13899427 - Transit of Venus, June 8, 2004, from Luxor, Egypt. A composite image (layered in Photoshop) of individual multiple shots taken from just after 2nd contact to just before 3rd contact. Taken with a Sony DSC-V1 digital camera shooting afocally through a 40mm eyepiece and on a 90mm apochromatic refractor, equatorially mounted and driven. Shot thru a Baader solar filter, which gives a white Sun. Yellow coloration added in Photoshop.
Underwater fluorescence emitted and photographed using special barrier filter. Tube Anemone (Ceranthidae) Alor, Indonesia
71407854 - Underwater fluorescence emitted and photographed using special barrier filter. Tube Anemone (Ceranthidae) Alor, Indonesia
Rays of sunlight filter through dramatic clouds onto a snow topped mountain range outside of Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand.
71370253 - Rays of sunlight filter through dramatic clouds onto a snow topped mountain range outside of Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand.
Light rays filter down into Monument Valley, on the Arizona and Utah border
71414286 - Light rays filter down into Monument Valley, on the Arizona and Utah border
Sun rays filter between black clouds at sunset, Stelvio Mountain pass, Stelvio National Park, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe
13705894 - Sun rays filter between black clouds at sunset, Stelvio Mountain pass, Stelvio National Park, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy, Europe
Young whale shark (Rhincodon typus), filter feeding near the surface at El Mogote, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
71367072 - Young whale shark (Rhincodon typus), filter feeding near the surface at El Mogote, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
Young whale shark (Rhincodon typus), filter feeding near the surface at El Mogote, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
71364260 - Young whale shark (Rhincodon typus), filter feeding near the surface at El Mogote, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
View through a polorizing filter: Matterhorn (4476 m) and it's northface from Arbenbiwak, Wallis, Switzerland
70488889 - View through a polorizing filter: Matterhorn (4476 m) and it's northface from Arbenbiwak, Wallis, Switzerland
Frost Covered Cottonwood Trees near Portage AK SC Winter Digital Filter
70421051 - Frost Covered Cottonwood Trees near Portage AK SC Winter Digital Filter
St  Peter's Basilica, The Vatican, Rome, Italy (sunset filter)
70240481 - St Peter's Basilica, The Vatican, Rome, Italy (sunset filter)
Similans Islands National park, Andaman Sea, Thailand Red spotted coral crab, Trapezia rufopunctata filter feeding at night
70314903 - Similans Islands National park, Andaman Sea, Thailand Red spotted coral crab, Trapezia rufopunctata filter feeding at night
Statue of Goddess Victory, Vittorio Emmanuele II Monument Il Vittoriano, Rome, Italy (sunset filter)
70240515 - Statue of Goddess Victory, Vittorio Emmanuele II Monument Il Vittoriano, Rome, Italy (sunset filter)
Colonial sea squirt ( Didemnum). These are filter feeders taking in water through the large aperture and exhaling through the small perforations.
70218823 - Colonial sea squirt ( Didemnum). These are filter feeders taking in water through the large aperture and exhaling through the small perforations.
The night comes on London and the BIg Ben shot with a big filter-stopper.
70498961 - The night comes on London and the BIg Ben shot with a big filter-stopper.
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), filter feeding underwater off El Mogote, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
71122700 - Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), filter feeding underwater off El Mogote, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus,) filter feeding underwater off El Mogote, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
71122698 - Whale shark (Rhincodon typus,) filter feeding underwater off El Mogote, near La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America
Sun rays filter through the trees along the trail to Third Beach, Olympic National Forest, Washington Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
70462982 - Sun rays filter through the trees along the trail to Third Beach, Olympic National Forest, Washington Olympic National Park, Washington, USA
Photographer looks to Kallur Lighthouse through a filter, Kalsoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark
71220812 - Photographer looks to Kallur Lighthouse through a filter, Kalsoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark
Close-up Of Person Hand Counting Microplastic Particles In Filter Paper
71161078 - Close-up Of Person Hand Counting Microplastic Particles In Filter Paper
europe, South Tyrol, Bolzano, Passo delle Erbe, Sun rays filter through the trees in a foggy morning
71165189 - europe, South Tyrol, Bolzano, Passo delle Erbe, Sun rays filter through the trees in a foggy morning
 View from Bakenberg in Mönchgut, Rügen, Baltic Sea Coast, Mecklenburg Western Pomerania Baltic Sea Coast, Mecklenburg Western Pomerania, Germany
71450548 - View from Bakenberg in Mönchgut, Rügen, Baltic Sea Coast, Mecklenburg Western Pomerania Baltic Sea Coast, Mecklenburg Western Pomerania, Germany
This is a portrait of the October 14,2023 annular eclipse of the Sun,captured in a sequence of images taken from the rim of Bryce Canyon,Utah,from sunrise until nearly the end of the eclipse before noon local time.
13999700 - This is a portrait of the October 14,2023 annular eclipse of the Sun,captured in a sequence of images taken from the rim of Bryce Canyon,Utah,from sunrise until nearly the end of the eclipse before noon local time.
This framing of the Milky Way in central Cygnus contains a rich assortment of types of nebulas:
13998701 - This framing of the Milky Way in central Cygnus contains a rich assortment of types of nebulas:
A composite of the November 11, 2019 Transit of Mercury across the disk of the Sun, on a day with no sunspots on the Sun. The temperature was about -20° C to -15° C this morning but the sky was perfectly clear.
13899177 - A composite of the November 11, 2019 Transit of Mercury across the disk of the Sun, on a day with no sunspots on the Sun. The temperature was about -20° C to -15° C this morning but the sky was perfectly clear.
Orion and Taurus (at top) beside the Milky Way, with Betelgeuse dimmer than usual at this time (about magnitude +1.3) during one of its fading episodes. The Taurus Dark Clouds are at top. Barnard’s Loop, apparently now thought to be a supernova remnant and not a bubble, is at lower left encircling Orion. The Rosette Nebula is at far left. The Auriga clusters and nebulas are at top, as is M35 in Gemini.
13898236 - Orion and Taurus (at top) beside the Milky Way, with Betelgeuse dimmer than usual at this time (about magnitude +1.3) during one of its fading episodes. The Taurus Dark Clouds are at top. Barnard’s Loop, apparently now thought to be a supernova remnant and not a bubble, is at lower left encircling Orion. The Rosette Nebula is at far left. The Auriga clusters and nebulas are at top, as is M35 in Gemini.
A split shot of the basking shark (cetorhinus maximus) with dorsal fin protruding from the water with moody clouds in the background.
13829462 - A split shot of the basking shark (cetorhinus maximus) with dorsal fin protruding from the water with moody clouds in the background.
This frames the rich collection of starclouds and nebulas along the Milky Way from northern Sagittarius,at bottom,to Scutum,at top. It includes two prominent star clouds: the Small Sagittarius Starcloud,aka Messier 24,at bottom and the Scutum Starcloud at top.
13999597 - This frames the rich collection of starclouds and nebulas along the Milky Way from northern Sagittarius,at bottom,to Scutum,at top. It includes two prominent star clouds: the Small Sagittarius Starcloud,aka Messier 24,at bottom and the Scutum Starcloud at top.
A framing of a wide field in Aquila,with the bright bue-white star Altair at centre,with the red star Tarazed above,and the dimmer star of the trio,Alshain,below.
13999360 - A framing of a wide field in Aquila,with the bright bue-white star Altair at centre,with the red star Tarazed above,and the dimmer star of the trio,Alshain,below.
This is a framing of the rich collection of nebulas,star clusters and star clouds in the region of tghe Milky Way from northern Sagittarius (bottom) to southern Scutum (at top).
13999144 - This is a framing of the rich collection of nebulas,star clusters and star clouds in the region of tghe Milky Way from northern Sagittarius (bottom) to southern Scutum (at top).
This is the rich nebulosity in Cygnus captured in colour but with a blend of unfiltered and filtered images for an Ha-RGB mix to bring out the faint nebulosity.
13899927 - This is the rich nebulosity in Cygnus captured in colour but with a blend of unfiltered and filtered images for an Ha-RGB mix to bring out the faint nebulosity.
A framing of the group of large binocular-class star clusters in Serpens and Ophiuchus: notably, the pairing of IC 4756 (left) and NGC 6633 (right) at upper left, sometimes known as the S-O Double Cluster, or Tweedledum and Tweedledee (really!), and the cluster IC 4665 at right above the bright star Cebelrai, or Beta Ophiuchi.
13899318 - A framing of the group of large binocular-class star clusters in Serpens and Ophiuchus: notably, the pairing of IC 4756 (left) and NGC 6633 (right) at upper left, sometimes known as the S-O Double Cluster, or Tweedledum and Tweedledee (really!), and the cluster IC 4665 at right above the bright star Cebelrai, or Beta Ophiuchi.
The galactic centre area of the Milky Way in Sagittarius behind the grand old barn near home in southern Alberta, on June 30, 2019. Illumination of the barn is from twilight to the north, but also from light pollution skyglow from the west off frame at right. The sky is blue from the perpetual summer twilight at this time of year.
13897676 - The galactic centre area of the Milky Way in Sagittarius behind the grand old barn near home in southern Alberta, on June 30, 2019. Illumination of the barn is from twilight to the north, but also from light pollution skyglow from the west off frame at right. The sky is blue from the perpetual summer twilight at this time of year.
This frames the bright Scutum Starcloud at centre and surrounding region of the Milky Way,with the bright starfields contrasting with the dark lanes and obscuring dust in this region of the Milky Way. The bright star cluster Messier 11,or the Wild Duck Cluster,is left of centre embedded in the Starcloud. The smaller star cluster M26 is below it. At bottom right,the star cluster set in a dark lane and above the blue star is NGC 6649. That blue star has a small reflection nebula around it,IC 1287.
13999719 - This frames the bright Scutum Starcloud at centre and surrounding region of the Milky Way,with the bright starfields contrasting with the dark lanes and obscuring dust in this region of the Milky Way. The bright star cluster Messier 11,or the Wild Duck Cluster,is left of centre embedded in the Starcloud. The smaller star cluster M26 is below it. At bottom right,the star cluster set in a dark lane and above the blue star is NGC 6649. That blue star has a small reflection nebula around it,IC 1287.
A framing of the northern spring constellation of Cancer the Crab,between the constellations of Leo (at left with the bright star Regulus) and part of Gemini (at upper right with Castor and Pollux) and Canis Minor (at lower right woth Procyon). Cancer is marked by the large binocular star cluster,Messier 44,the Beehive,at centre here. The head of Hydra is at bottom centre. Between the two is the small star cluster M67,just resolved here.
13998878 - A framing of the northern spring constellation of Cancer the Crab,between the constellations of Leo (at left with the bright star Regulus) and part of Gemini (at upper right with Castor and Pollux) and Canis Minor (at lower right woth Procyon). Cancer is marked by the large binocular star cluster,Messier 44,the Beehive,at centre here. The head of Hydra is at bottom centre. Between the two is the small star cluster M67,just resolved here.
This is a framing of the Cygnus Starcloud in the northern Milky Way,with the patches of red hydrogen gas throughout the region emphasized. The field takes in the "neck" of Cygnus,from north of Eta Cygni at left,to just south of Beta Cygni,aka Albireo,at right,with the field oriented along the Milky Way. Some of the nebulosity here is numbered in the Sharpless catalogue. For example,the faint arc left of Albireo is Sharpless 2-91. The brightest patch of nebulosity lower left of Eta Cygni is Sh2-101. The nebula in the botttom right corner is NGC 6820 in Vulpecula. The globular cluster M56 in Lyr
13998821 - This is a framing of the Cygnus Starcloud in the northern Milky Way,with the patches of red hydrogen gas throughout the region emphasized. The field takes in the "neck" of Cygnus,from north of Eta Cygni at left,to just south of Beta Cygni,aka Albireo,at right,with the field oriented along the Milky Way. Some of the nebulosity here is numbered in the Sharpless catalogue. For example,the faint arc left of Albireo is Sharpless 2-91. The brightest patch of nebulosity lower left of Eta Cygni is Sh2-101. The nebula in the botttom right corner is NGC 6820 in Vulpecula. The globular cluster M56 in Lyr
This is the constellation of Cassiopeia,with the "W" stars at bottom,framed to include most of the star clusters and nebulas in the constellation. And it's a lot in this part of the Milky Way!
13998640 - This is the constellation of Cassiopeia,with the "W" stars at bottom,framed to include most of the star clusters and nebulas in the constellation. And it's a lot in this part of the Milky Way!
This is a portrait of the constellation of Cygnus the Swan,with the extensive patches of red hydrogen gas that permeate this area of the Milky Way emphasized. The field is oriented along the Milky Way.
13998600 - This is a portrait of the constellation of Cygnus the Swan,with the extensive patches of red hydrogen gas that permeate this area of the Milky Way emphasized. The field is oriented along the Milky Way.
The Heart Nebula (aka IC 1805) at right, and the Soul Nebula (aka IC 1848) at left, in Cassiopeia. The round nebula at top right is NGC 896. The star cluster at right embedded in the Heart Nebula is NGC 1027. Shot from home in Alberta on November 21, 2019.
13900520 - The Heart Nebula (aka IC 1805) at right, and the Soul Nebula (aka IC 1848) at left, in Cassiopeia. The round nebula at top right is NGC 896. The star cluster at right embedded in the Heart Nebula is NGC 1027. Shot from home in Alberta on November 21, 2019.
This is the field in Vulpecula the Fox that contains the famous planetary nebula, the Dumbbell Nebula aka Messier 27, at left, but also the faint emission nebulas NGC 6820 at right and Sharpless 2-88 above it. The small star cluster below centre is NGC 6830. A small star cluster, NGC 6823, lies embedded in NGC 6820. The field is yellowed by the interstellar dust reddening distant objects.
13899801 - This is the field in Vulpecula the Fox that contains the famous planetary nebula, the Dumbbell Nebula aka Messier 27, at left, but also the faint emission nebulas NGC 6820 at right and Sharpless 2-88 above it. The small star cluster below centre is NGC 6830. A small star cluster, NGC 6823, lies embedded in NGC 6820. The field is yellowed by the interstellar dust reddening distant objects.
The main complex of nebulosity in Cygnus, taken with a telephoto lens taking in a wide field of 15° by 10°.
13898184 - The main complex of nebulosity in Cygnus, taken with a telephoto lens taking in a wide field of 15° by 10°.
The Messier star cluster M35 at top right, along with nearby faint nebulas: IC 443, the arc of nebulosity left of centre, and NGC 2174 at bottom right, all set in a very colourful starfield.
13897488 - The Messier star cluster M35 at top right, along with nearby faint nebulas: IC 443, the arc of nebulosity left of centre, and NGC 2174 at bottom right, all set in a very colourful starfield.
Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) split shot with dramatic clouds in the background. Gill rakers are prominent. Isle of Coll, Scotland.
13829463 - Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) split shot with dramatic clouds in the background. Gill rakers are prominent. Isle of Coll, Scotland.
A panorama of the Milky Way on a February winter night over the Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park,Alberta. The panorama extends from Canis Major low on the horizon to Perseus at top near the zenith. Orion is at right of centre,with Gemini to the left and Taurus and Auriga above Orion. Mars is the bright reddish object in Taurus aboce similarly coloured but dimmer Aldebaran,itself amid the Hyades star cluster. The blue Pleiades is at upper right. Sirius is the bright star at bottom. The image takes in the complete Winter Hexagon (aka the Winter Circle) of bright stars.
13999701 - A panorama of the Milky Way on a February winter night over the Badlands of Dinosaur Provincial Park,Alberta. The panorama extends from Canis Major low on the horizon to Perseus at top near the zenith. Orion is at right of centre,with Gemini to the left and Taurus and Auriga above Orion. Mars is the bright reddish object in Taurus aboce similarly coloured but dimmer Aldebaran,itself amid the Hyades star cluster. The blue Pleiades is at upper right. Sirius is the bright star at bottom. The image takes in the complete Winter Hexagon (aka the Winter Circle) of bright stars.
This is a composite of the October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse with a sequence of six images showing the Moon advancing across a sunspot,the largest one visible on the Sun that day.
13999613 - This is a composite of the October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse with a sequence of six images showing the Moon advancing across a sunspot,the largest one visible on the Sun that day.
The October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse,in a series of images captured at second contact with the Moon tangent to the inside limb of the Sun,at 10:27 am MDT at the site I used. This site was the Ruby's Inn Overlook on the rim of Bryce Canyon,Utah,a site well south of the centreline,with 3m03s of annularity. This was shot at the start of annularity.
13999521 - The October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse,in a series of images captured at second contact with the Moon tangent to the inside limb of the Sun,at 10:27 am MDT at the site I used. This site was the Ruby's Inn Overlook on the rim of Bryce Canyon,Utah,a site well south of the centreline,with 3m03s of annularity. This was shot at the start of annularity.
This is the active Sun on July 9,2023,with numerous sunspot groups across the disk,including the very large region AR3363 at lower left that had just turned into view. At top is the pair of spots comprising AR3361,and at lower right another pair AR3366. Bright faculae are visible on the darker limbs of the Sun as well as the general fine granulation across the surface. North is approximately up here.
13999448 - This is the active Sun on July 9,2023,with numerous sunspot groups across the disk,including the very large region AR3363 at lower left that had just turned into view. At top is the pair of spots comprising AR3361,and at lower right another pair AR3366. Bright faculae are visible on the darker limbs of the Sun as well as the general fine granulation across the surface. North is approximately up here.
A framing of a field in southwestern Gemini rich in star clusters and nebulas. At top right is the rich star cluster Messier 35 and its small more distant companion cluster NGC 2158. At bottom right is the emission nebula NGC 2174 that is over the border in northern Orion. Above centre is the supernova remnant IC 443 arcing to the east of the orange star Propus or Eta Geminorum. The large diffuse nebula at left is IC 444 above the orange star Tejat Posterior or Mu Geminorum. The large,loose cluster Collinder 89 is embedded in IC 444. That region also has some blue reflection nebulosity,as does
13999418 - A framing of a field in southwestern Gemini rich in star clusters and nebulas. At top right is the rich star cluster Messier 35 and its small more distant companion cluster NGC 2158. At bottom right is the emission nebula NGC 2174 that is over the border in northern Orion. Above centre is the supernova remnant IC 443 arcing to the east of the orange star Propus or Eta Geminorum. The large diffuse nebula at left is IC 444 above the orange star Tejat Posterior or Mu Geminorum. The large,loose cluster Collinder 89 is embedded in IC 444. That region also has some blue reflection nebulosity,as does
This is a portrait of the complex of nebulosity in northern Cygnus,with many wreaths and arcs of hydrogen gas interspersed with patches and tendrils of dark dust of varying densities. The main nebula is the North America (NGC 7000) at upper left,with the smaller Pelican Nebula (IC 5067) beside it in the "Atlantic Ocean." At bottom right is the Gamma Cygni complex,aka the Butterfly Nebula or IC 1318,while at the bottom right edge is the small arc of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888). The field is filled with other fainter nebulas catalogued in the Sharpless and DWB catalogues. Above Gamma Cygni ri
13999246 - This is a portrait of the complex of nebulosity in northern Cygnus,with many wreaths and arcs of hydrogen gas interspersed with patches and tendrils of dark dust of varying densities. The main nebula is the North America (NGC 7000) at upper left,with the smaller Pelican Nebula (IC 5067) beside it in the "Atlantic Ocean." At bottom right is the Gamma Cygni complex,aka the Butterfly Nebula or IC 1318,while at the bottom right edge is the small arc of the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888). The field is filled with other fainter nebulas catalogued in the Sharpless and DWB catalogues. Above Gamma Cygni ri
This is the rich area of nebulosity in central Cygnus that includes the Crescent Nebula (aka NGC 6888) at left,and the Tulip Nebula (aka Sharpless 2-101) at right near the star Eta Cygni.
13999012 - This is the rich area of nebulosity in central Cygnus that includes the Crescent Nebula (aka NGC 6888) at left,and the Tulip Nebula (aka Sharpless 2-101) at right near the star Eta Cygni.
This frames the region of northern Cygnus containing the bright emission nebulas,the North America and Pelican Nebulas,at bottom,and the dark nebula called LeGentil 3 or the Funnel Cloud Nebula at top,for its tornado-like shape. The latter is one of the darkest areas of the northern Milky Way,similar to the Coal Sack in the southern sky. The bright star at bottom right is Deneb. The small patch of emission nebulosity to the right of Deneb is Sharpless 2-112. Above it is Sh2-115. The large nebula at bottom left is the Clamshell Nebula or Sharpless 2-119. The curving nebula below the Pelican Neb
13998868 - This frames the region of northern Cygnus containing the bright emission nebulas,the North America and Pelican Nebulas,at bottom,and the dark nebula called LeGentil 3 or the Funnel Cloud Nebula at top,for its tornado-like shape. The latter is one of the darkest areas of the northern Milky Way,similar to the Coal Sack in the southern sky. The bright star at bottom right is Deneb. The small patch of emission nebulosity to the right of Deneb is Sharpless 2-112. Above it is Sh2-115. The large nebula at bottom left is the Clamshell Nebula or Sharpless 2-119. The curving nebula below the Pelican Neb
The October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse,in a single image captured at mid-eclipse,at 10:29 am MDT at the site I used. This site was the Ruby's Inn Overlook on the rim of Bryce Canyon,Utah,a site well south of the centreline,with 3m03s of annularity. Being south of the centreline moved the Moon to the north side of the Sun,so the Moon is offset from the centre of the Sun's disk.
13998567 - The October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse,in a single image captured at mid-eclipse,at 10:29 am MDT at the site I used. This site was the Ruby's Inn Overlook on the rim of Bryce Canyon,Utah,a site well south of the centreline,with 3m03s of annularity. Being south of the centreline moved the Moon to the north side of the Sun,so the Moon is offset from the centre of the Sun's disk.
A framing of the northern winter sky constellations of Auriga (left) and Perseus (upper right). The Messier star clusters M36,M37 and M38 in Auriga show up well at lower left,along with the Flaming Star,IC 405,and other IC nebulas in Auriga. The large nebula at bottom right is NGC 1499,the California Nebula. The grouping of blue stars at upper right is the Perseus OB Association,aka Melotte 20. Mars is at lower left in Taurus,where it was on March 17,2023.
13999351 - A framing of the northern winter sky constellations of Auriga (left) and Perseus (upper right). The Messier star clusters M36,M37 and M38 in Auriga show up well at lower left,along with the Flaming Star,IC 405,and other IC nebulas in Auriga. The large nebula at bottom right is NGC 1499,the California Nebula. The grouping of blue stars at upper right is the Perseus OB Association,aka Melotte 20. Mars is at lower left in Taurus,where it was on March 17,2023.
A widefield view of Orion's Belt and Sword showing the complex of nebulosity in the area. The three Belt stars are at top (L to R): Alnitak,Alnilam and Mintaka,with the dark Horsehead Nebula (B33) below Alnitak. Above Alnitak is the pinkish Flame Nebula,NGC 2024. At bottom are Messiers 42 and 43,making up the Orion Nebula,with the bluish Running Man Nebula above it,aka NGC 1973-5-7. Above it is the star cluster NGC 1981. Messier 78 is just on frame at upper left. Numerous other bits of emission and reflection nebulas populate the field amid a backdrop of faint emission nebulosity. The stars ar
13998672 - A widefield view of Orion's Belt and Sword showing the complex of nebulosity in the area. The three Belt stars are at top (L to R): Alnitak,Alnilam and Mintaka,with the dark Horsehead Nebula (B33) below Alnitak. Above Alnitak is the pinkish Flame Nebula,NGC 2024. At bottom are Messiers 42 and 43,making up the Orion Nebula,with the bluish Running Man Nebula above it,aka NGC 1973-5-7. Above it is the star cluster NGC 1981. Messier 78 is just on frame at upper left. Numerous other bits of emission and reflection nebulas populate the field amid a backdrop of faint emission nebulosity. The stars ar
This is a composite of the October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse at second contact. It illustrates the irregular edge of the Moon breaking up the rim of sunlight as the dark disk of the Moon became tangent to the inner edge of the Sun at second contact at the start of annularity. This is a blend of fifteen exposures taken over 20 seconds at second contact.
13998429 - This is a composite of the October 14,2023 annular solar eclipse at second contact. It illustrates the irregular edge of the Moon breaking up the rim of sunlight as the dark disk of the Moon became tangent to the inner edge of the Sun at second contact at the start of annularity. This is a blend of fifteen exposures taken over 20 seconds at second contact.
This is the nebula rich region in the constellation of Monoceros the Unicorn with the dark Cone Nebula (left of centre) and the small V-shaped and bright Hubble’s Variable Nebula at bottom, a reflection nebula that varies in form and brightness. Above the Cone Nebula is the triangular Christmas Tree Cluster, NGC 2264, here upside down as the bright blue star 15 Mon is the base of the tree. The large region of nebulosity is Sharpless 2-273. The V-shaped dark nebula above centre is LDN 1603.
13900592 - This is the nebula rich region in the constellation of Monoceros the Unicorn with the dark Cone Nebula (left of centre) and the small V-shaped and bright Hubble’s Variable Nebula at bottom, a reflection nebula that varies in form and brightness. Above the Cone Nebula is the triangular Christmas Tree Cluster, NGC 2264, here upside down as the bright blue star 15 Mon is the base of the tree. The large region of nebulosity is Sharpless 2-273. The V-shaped dark nebula above centre is LDN 1603.
The Milky Way through the Perseus to Auriga area, populated by clusters and nebulas of the next spiral arm out from ours, in the Perseus Arm. The Double Cluster is at right, with the Heart and Soul Nebulas above it, while the Auriga clusters and nebulas are at left. At bottom is the California Nebula and Messier 34 cluster. The Perseus OB Association of hot blue stars is at centre. Capella is the bright star at upper left. The Taurus Dark Clouds are at lower left.
13900200 - The Milky Way through the Perseus to Auriga area, populated by clusters and nebulas of the next spiral arm out from ours, in the Perseus Arm. The Double Cluster is at right, with the Heart and Soul Nebulas above it, while the Auriga clusters and nebulas are at left. At bottom is the California Nebula and Messier 34 cluster. The Perseus OB Association of hot blue stars is at centre. Capella is the bright star at upper left. The Taurus Dark Clouds are at lower left.
This is the Belt of Orion with its three blue stars across the top of the frame (L to R: Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka), with the iconic Horsehead Nebula (aka B33) below Alnitak, with the dark Horsehead set against the bright nebula IC 434, aka Orion’s Dagger. The pinkish nebula above Alnitak is NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula. The small blue reflection nebula left of the Horsehead is NGC 2023, with smaller IC 435 to the left of it. The field is filled with the large open cluster Collinder 70. The multiple star at bottom left of centre is Sigma Orionis. Many other smaller bits of reflection nebulas
13900139 - This is the Belt of Orion with its three blue stars across the top of the frame (L to R: Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka), with the iconic Horsehead Nebula (aka B33) below Alnitak, with the dark Horsehead set against the bright nebula IC 434, aka Orion’s Dagger. The pinkish nebula above Alnitak is NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula. The small blue reflection nebula left of the Horsehead is NGC 2023, with smaller IC 435 to the left of it. The field is filled with the large open cluster Collinder 70. The multiple star at bottom left of centre is Sigma Orionis. Many other smaller bits of reflection nebulas
This is the central area of Cygnus and its bright Milky Way starcloud surrounded by red nebulosity. At left is the star Sadr (gamma Cygni) with the complex of nebulosity catalogued as IC 1318. At centre is the distinct Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888, a expanding nebula created by winds from a hot Wolf-Rayet star. At bottom left is the star cluster Messier 29, though looking a little lost in the rich starfields here. At top is the cluster IC 1311, looking more obvious than M29 but not observed visually and included in the NGC catalog. Odd. At far right are the large and loose star clusters NGC 6883
13899635 - This is the central area of Cygnus and its bright Milky Way starcloud surrounded by red nebulosity. At left is the star Sadr (gamma Cygni) with the complex of nebulosity catalogued as IC 1318. At centre is the distinct Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888, a expanding nebula created by winds from a hot Wolf-Rayet star. At bottom left is the star cluster Messier 29, though looking a little lost in the rich starfields here. At top is the cluster IC 1311, looking more obvious than M29 but not observed visually and included in the NGC catalog. Odd. At far right are the large and loose star clusters NGC 6883
This is a portrait of the southern region of Cepheus the King that takes in the red emission nebulas in the constellation. The area is also laced with dark lanes of dust.
13899241 - This is a portrait of the southern region of Cepheus the King that takes in the red emission nebulas in the constellation. The area is also laced with dark lanes of dust.
The Rosette Nebula (aka NGC 2237) in Monoceros, an emission nebula and site of star formation in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. The star cluster at the centre of the nebula is NGC 2244.
13899200 - The Rosette Nebula (aka NGC 2237) in Monoceros, an emission nebula and site of star formation in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. The star cluster at the centre of the nebula is NGC 2244.
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