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NGC 2359 - Thor's Helmet Nebula, masterfully processed by Brian Diaz, is a stunning emission nebula located in the constellation Canis Major, approximately 15,000 light-years away from Earth. This celestial beauty earned its moniker due to its intricate bubble-like structure resembling a Viking helmet. The nebula is illuminated by a central Wolf-Rayet star, an extremely hot and massive star in the later stages of its evolution. This image is the result of processing data from our Starbase image set repository, comprising 22 image sets and totaling 220 hours of data. These sets feature nebulae and have been instrumental in producing several award-winning astrophotos. You can now download these image sets, captured using our affiliate 12.5" f/9 Quasar Ritchey-Chrétien remote telescope (ATEO-3) situated at Deep Sky Chile, at a 50% discount. Learn More at https://lnkd.in/eaFmGrns #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #space #nightsky #telescope #universe #starrysky #nightphotography #cosmos #outerspace #skygemsremoteobservatories #starbase #deepskychile

Saturn🪐, while still quite distant from Earth in astronomical terms, is one of the more recognizable and easily visible planets from our vantage point. Its iconic rings make it a captivating subject for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers alike. With the right equipment, such as a decent telescope and a camera with manual settings, capturing Saturn can yield impressive results. Its distinct ring system can often be observed, adding to its visual appeal. Keep in mind that even though Saturn is relatively close compared to other celestial objects, it is still many millions of kilometers away, so achieving clear and detailed photographs requires proper equipment and atmospheric conditions. #Saturn #AstroPhotography

NGC 6188 is a dark nebula in the constellation Ara, located about 4,000 light-years away. It features towering dust clouds and active star-forming regions, highlighted by bright blue, young stars, and ionized gas emissions. NGC 6193 is a nearby open star cluster embedded in the nebula. Dominated by massive, hot stars, this cluster illuminates NGC 6188, sculpting the surrounding gas and dust into intricate shapes. Image nicely processed by Ruben Barbosa. For a limited time, you can download and process this image data from our image set repository, Starbase, at a 30% discount. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e9vQahfk #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #space #nightsky #telescope #universe #starrysky #nightphotography #cosmos #outerspace #skygemsremoteobservatories #starbase #deepskychile #utahdesertremoteobservatories

Meet AstroKeeper: The photo manager for astronomers. Already enhancing the experience of astronomers worldwide. AstroKeeper is an essential tool for every astrophotographer who values organization and efficiency. Here’s what makes AstroKeeper stand out: 📸 Automatic Photo Import - Effortlessly sync your shots from selected folders in essential astronomy formats. 🏷️ Custom Tags - Organize pictures with ease, making them easy to categorize and retrieve. 🔍 Advanced Search - Quickly locate photos based on telescope type, celestial object, and other criteria. 🔄 Blink Function - Compare pictures to discern even the subtlest changes in the night sky. 🛠️ Image Adjustment Tools - Enhance your photos with fine-tuning options for brightness, contrast, and saturation. ✏️ Drawing Tools - Mark and annotate celestial bodies directly on your images. 🌟 Astrometry Integration - Accurately locate celestial bodies using advanced astrometry. Get AstroKeeper now: https://lnkd.in/eEnA2ma7 #Astrophotography #astronomy #AstroKeeper #Starmaze

SNR G126.2+1.6, skillfully processed by Jon Gascoyne is a faint, shell-type supernova remnant (SNR) in the Milky Way Galaxy, discovered in 2010 using radio observations. Located in the constellation Cassiopeia, it spans about 90 arcminutes in diameter. This remnant, likely the aftermath of a supernova explosion thousands of years ago, is characterized by its weak radio emissions and filamentary structure. For a limited time, you can download and process this image data from our image set repository, Starbase, at a 30% discount. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g4ksB9Uq #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #space #nightsky #telescope #universe #starrysky #nightphotography #cosmos #outerspace #skygemsremoteobservatories #starbase #deepskychile #utahdesertremoteobservatories

CTP MEANS UNIVERSAL SPACE TRAVEL IN OUR LIFETIME In the event you are new to list and still haven't really 'gotten' 'what' what I refer to as 'CTP' is about? Our future #CTPcraft #spacecraft our #deeptechstartup CTP Energy, LLC will R&D and produce (eventually) will be able to travel even to distant galaxies like the 'Sunflower Galaxy' here. CEFM/FTL SPACE TRAVEL VIA CTP DEFIES PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL LAWS Even at physical universal spatial distances of 27 million light-years (or greater), our advanced #CTPcraft will be able to traverse vast universal distances in a matter of seconds; NOT years or months or multigenerational spaceships or cryosleep required: near instantaneous travel - to anywhere in our physical universe. #newscience #futurevision #futurespace #advancedspacetravel #dreamofdrazen #venturebuild #venturebuilders #corporatefunding #nextbigthing #heiroftesla

How many stars can you count? ⭐ It is easy to assume that the deep void of outer space is completely dark, given the massive distances between celestial objects, but with the proper technique the truer count of all these objects becomes visible. Gemini North, one half of the Gemini International Observatory, operated by NOIRLab, beholds this ethereal view of the brimming sky. With our naked eyes, we can see about 6000 stars, out of around 200 billion in the Milky Way 🤯. And this doesn’t even include the plethora of other astronomical objects! At the bottom of this #imageoftheweek, the dense cloud deck below Gemini North’s position suppresses light pollution from neighboring cities. This blanket facilitates a substantially darker and clearer night, and light from fainter stars can more easily be captured. Appearing like a reflection of the clouds, the Milky Way itself is visible on the Hawaiian horizon. Also at the horizon, a bright band glows from the right half of the image — this is sunlight reflecting off of interplanetary dust, creating zodiacal light. On the opposite side of the horizon shines a splash of backscattered sunlight called the gegenschein. Download this image in high resolution: https://lnkd.in/eQHRGi6x Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/J. Chu #stars #milkyway #starrynight #imageoftheday #astronomy #astrophotography #geminiobservatory

NGC 2174 - Also known as the Monkey Head Nebula, masterfully captured by Brian Puhl is an emission nebula in the constellation Orion. It features bright star formation regions and is illuminated by young, massive stars, making it a striking and colorful celestial object. For a limited time, you can download and process this new image data from our image set repository, Starbase, at a 30% discount. Includes only processed masters; raw, unprocessed files are not included. 68 hours and 17 minutes of LRGBHaO3S2 data were captured using the AFIL-27 remote telescope: https://lnkd.in/eWmSkd5Z #NGC2174 #MonkeyHeadNebula #OrionNebula #StarFormation #CelestialObject #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #space #nightsky #telescope #universe #starrysky #nightphotography #cosmos #outerspace #skygemsremoteobservatories #starbase #deepskychile

SNR G206.9+2.3, also known as the Monoceros Loop Supernova Remnant, is a large and faint supernova remnant located in the constellation Monoceros. Spanning about 3 degrees in the sky, it is a shell-type remnant that interacts with nearby molecular clouds, contributing to its complex structure. Its age is estimated to be between 30,000 and 150,000 years. For a limited time, you can download and process this image data from our image set repository, Starbase, at a 30% discount. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eShMCEx3 #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #astrophotography #astrophoto #astrographia #astrofotografie #astronomy #astro #insightobservatory #space #nightsky #telescope #universe #starrysky #nightphotography #cosmos #outerspace #skygemsremoteobservatories #starbase #deepskychile #utahdesertremoteobservatories

APOLLO 11 LECTURE & ROCKET: From 12 years ago, yikes! One of the first presentations of my lecture "What was it REALLY like on Apollo 11?" with the replica Saturn V model. Here I am with then-President of the Irish Astronomical Association near Belfast, Philip Baxter. The rocket and lecture are still going strong today. 🙂 #apollo11 #steminaction #irishastronomy #amateurastronomy #scienceinaction