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M95 and M96527 viewsTwo Spiral Galaxies in Leo, captured in the same frame
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OCA Club Observatory576 viewsThe Club Observatory (right) houses the 22-inch Kuhn telescope.
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Messier 7 - Ptolemy's Cluster609 viewsAn open cluster of stars in the constellation Scorpius. Southernmost Messier object. 980 light years distant. Also designated NGC 6475.
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Messier 59, Messier 60 and friends599 viewsM59 is the eilliptical galaxy in the center of the frame; above it is the elliptical galaxy M60 with nearby spiral galaxy NGC 4647. Numerous other galaxies are also in the picture, including spirals NGC4606 and NGC4607 in the bottom left quadrant.
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Sharpless2-1566 viewsCombination of a diffuse HII emission nebula and reflection nebula in the constellation of Scorpius with Pi Scorpii at its center.
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NGC 7000, North American Nebula, Cygnus Wall506 viewsThe Cygnus Wall is a section of the North American Nebula, but it doesn't resemble the Florida-like structure usually seen with NGC7000 because the filter used for this photo gives a different view than regular broadband shots.
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SH2-132, The Lion Nebula528 viewsEmission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, near the border with Lacerta; about 10,400 light-years away..
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M27, The Dumbbell Nebula463 viewsThe first planetary nebula to be discovered, the Dumbbell is 1227 light-years from Earth in the constellation Vulpecula.
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Sh2-290 - Planetary Nebula in Cancer603 viewsAlso known as Abell 31 and PK 219+31.1. Ancient planetary nebula, about 2000 light-years away, one of the largest in the sky but very dim.Jul 10, 2025
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Sh2-311 - Emission nebula in Puppis544 viewsSharpless 311 (Sh2-311, NGC 2467, Gum 9, LBN 1065 + 1067) is a bright nebula located approximately 20,500 light-years away in the constellation Puppis.Jul 10, 2025
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Sharpless2-313 - Planetary Nebula in Hydra591 viewsAbout 400 light-years away. Also known as Abell 35 or PN G303.6+40.0.Jul 10, 2025
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Sharpless2-180622 viewsDiffuse emission nebula in Cassiopeia, quite dimJul 10, 2025
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NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet565 viewsAn emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major. About 12,000 light-years distant and 30 light-years in size. Associated with the Wolf-Rayet star WR7.Jul 10, 2025
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M74, Spiral Galaxy in Pisces597 viewsGrand design spiral galaxy with two clearly defined spiral arms winding counterclockwise from center. About 32 million light-years distant.Jul 10, 2025
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Messier 67 - Open cluster in Cancer576 viewsSometimes called King Cobra or Golden Eye Cluster. Distance 2600-2900 light-years. Estimated age 3.2 to 5 billion years.Jul 10, 2025
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M44 - The Beehive Cluster564 viewsOpen cluster in the constellation Cancer. Around 600 light-years distant and 600 million years old.Jul 10, 2025
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