Orion Nebula (M42)
The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Orion, and is one of the brightest astronomical objects in the sky
The Pleiades (M45)
The Pleiades Star Cluster is surrounded by a reflection nebula, which is caused by dust reflecting the blue light from the hot, young stars
Venus Transit
Venus transits the Sun on June 5th, 2012
Annualar Solar Eclipse
The May 20th, 2012 annular solar eclipse approaches annularity as the moon passes in front of the Sun
Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula is easily identifiable because its dark dust and gases form the shape of a distinct "horse head," which is surrounded by several other reflection nebulae
Milky Way Galaxy
This image peers directly into the center of the Milky Way Galaxy
Andromeda Galaxy (M31)
Our giant neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy, is seen moving towards us at a speed of about 250,000 mph
Nearly Full Moon
The nearly full moon is seen floating through the night
Lagoon Nebula (M8)
The Lagoon Nebula is a star forming emission nebula some 4100 light-years away
Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula is a large supernova remnant whose explosion occurred some 3000 - 6000 years ago
Double Cluster
The Double Cluster is made up of two open clusters which contain relatively young stars at about 12.8 million years old
The Milky Way
A close-up of the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy
Trifid Nebula (M20)
The Trifid Nebula is a combination of an emission nebula (red) and open cluster of stars which produce a reflection nebula (blue)
