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2021 October 08 - The Double Cluster in Perseus

Posted October 8, 2021 • 00:03:23

In today's image, we see the double open star cluster in the constellation of Perseus. These two closely spaced star clusters likely formed together...

2021 October 07 - NGC 6559: East of the Lagoon

Posted October 7, 2021 • 00:03:34

In today's image, we see the region east of the Lagoon Nebula showing a number of different types of nebulae: dark nebulae, reflection nebulae, and...

2021 October 06 - M43: Streams of Orion

Posted October 6, 2021 • 00:03:27

In today's image, we see M43 - The Orion Molecular Complex near to M42: The Orion Nebula. This is part of the great star forming region in Orion and...

2021 October 05 - Sunrise at the South Pole

Posted October 5, 2021 • 00:03:28

In today's image, we see the Sun as it begins to become visible over the horizon at the South Pole a couple of weeks ago. Sunrise at the South Pole...

2021 October 04 - NGC 4676: When Mice Collide

Posted October 4, 2021 • 00:03:27

In today's image, we see "The Mice" - a pair of galaxies in the process of colliding. As their gravitational fields interact, streams of material are...