The Cat’s Eye Nebula, also known as NGC 6543, is a stunning planetary nebula located in the constellation Draco, about 3,000 light-years from Earth. It is considered one of the most complex and best-studied planetary nebulae known. Its distinctive shape…
Sh2-174 appears delicate and floral, which is why it is also known as the „Valentine Rose“ Nebula. It is an impressive planetary nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 1,000 light-years from Earth, with an angular size of about 20′…
The Pinwheel Galaxy (M 101) is one of the bright and large galaxies in the sky, and with a diameter of 170,000 light-years, it is nearly twice the size of our Milky Way. Despite being 20 million light-years away, it…
In the constellation Cepheus lies this beautiful dark nebula surrounded by numerous dust filaments. At the tip of the nebula is the reflection nebula LBN 531 / VdB 152, also known as the Cave or Wolf Cave Nebula. The red…
NGC 4395 is located 15 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. This relatively faint barred spiral galaxy, with a diameter of 55,000 light-years, is about half the size of our Milky Way. NGC 4395 befindet sich 15 Millionen…
This large emission nebula is located 3,000 light-years away. Its diameter is approximately 150 light-years, making it 3° across in the sky… that’s the equivalent of 6 full moons. This nebula is illuminated by dozens of hot stars, only a…
This large galaxy is located 24 million light-years away. With a diameter of approximately 130,000 light years, it is slightly larger than our own Milky Way. In the constellation of the Big Dipper, it is directly above us in the…
This famous group of three galaxies is located in the constellation Leo, which is high in the south in spring. The Leo Triplet includes M65, M66, and NGC 3628 (the Hamburg Galaxy). All three galaxies are gravitationally bound to each…
Der Blick am Ostersonntag von Moringen Richtung Westen auf die Weper….Genau zu der Zeit wo viele Osterfeuer angezündet wurden…. Date: 20.04.2025 / 19:54Sony Alpha 7III (ILCE 7M3)Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art1×1“F/16ISO: 320Photoshop
Description The Rosette Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Monoceros. Its distance from Earth is 5,000 light-years. Despite its great distance, its diameter of 100 light-years makes it appear larger in the sky than four full moons. At…
