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2024 May 02 - M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy

Posted May 2, 202400:04:06

In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy known as M100 - this is an example of what is called a grand design spiral galaxy for its majestic spiral...

2024 May 01 - IC 1795: The Fishhead Nebula

Posted May 1, 2024

In today's image, we see the star forming region known as the Fishhead Nebula and also by its catalog designation of IC 1795. This region has been images...

2024 April 30 - GK Per: Nova and Planetary Nebula

Posted April 30, 2024

In today's image, we see GK Per which was seen to explode as a nova back in 1901. A nova occurs when material builds up on the surface of a white dwarf...

2024 April 29 - Comet, Planet, Moon

Posted April 29, 2024

In today's image, we see the comet known as Pons-Brooks which has no rounded the Sun and is beginning its journey back to the outer solar system. In...

2024 April 28 - Rings Around the Ring Nebula

Posted April 28, 202400:03:43

In today's image, we see a very deep image of the Ring Nebula as observed by multiple large telescopes. This allows for the imaging of fainter rings...