The California Nebula
Overview The California Nebula (NGC 1499) is a cloud of gas and dust stretching across the constellation Perseus. This vibrant
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The Triangulum Galaxy
Overview The Triangulum Galaxy (also known as M33) is the third-largest galaxy in the Local Group, after the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) and
The Wizard Nebula
Overview The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) is a glowing region of space about 7,200 light-years away. Named for its mystical,
The Iris Nebula
Overview The Iris is a reflection nebula, a cloud of gas and dust illuminated by a central star. It’s six
B161 & LDN 1121
Overview This picture is a close-up detail shot, showing just over 10% of the giant nebula IC1396. The colours indicate hydrogen,
The Coma Cluster
Overview The Coma Cluster is a collection of 1000 galaxies around 320 million light-years from Earth. Background First of all,
The Ghost of Cassiopeia
Overview The bright star in the top-left is called Gamma Cassiopeiae, and is around 550 light-years from Earth. It’s almost
The Flaming Star Nebula
Overview The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is around 1500 light-years from Earth, and measures 5 light-years across. Its stand-out
Review: Optolong L-Quad Enhance
Intro Optolong have released a new broadband light pollution filter, the L-Quad Enhance. Can it help with bright city skies?
The Rotten Fish Nebula
Overview The Rotten Fish Nebula is a type of object known as a dark nebula. The blackest areas, seemingly empty