Category: Astrophotography

Astrophotography

March 31, 2020

Astrophotography
Deep sky
Galaxy

Whirlpool

March 31, 2020 By Ryan

M51, the Whirlpool galaxy, is great example of a spiral galaxy. The spiral arms reaching out are star formation areas, compressing hydrogen gas and creating new star clusters. It is located near Alkaid, the

February 8, 2020

Astrophotography
Deep sky

The Rose

February 8, 2020 By Ryan

Caldwell 49, the Rosette Nebula. It is a large, star forming nebula with approximately 2,500 young stars. The Rosette is located in the constellation Monoceros, the unicorn, 5,000 light years from Earth. It is