
M77 and Friends527 viewsBarred spiral galaxy in Cetus (left side of picture), about 47 million light-years from Earth. A Type 2 Seyfert galaxy with an active nucleus. The spiral galaxy at right is NGC 1055. The spiral galaxy NGC1072 is also seen as a tiny oval near the bottom center of the frame.
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M41 - Little Beehive Cluster527 viewsOpen cluster in Canis Major, 2360 light-years from Earth.
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NGC 6946 - The Fireworks Galaxy526 viewsA face-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Cepheus, near its border with Cygnus, about 1/3 to 1/2 as big as the Milky Way, but with a high rate of star formation, making it a spectacular starburst galaxy. About 25 million light-years from Earth and 40,000 light-years in diameter.
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Markham Winery526 viewsEntrance to Markham Winery in St. Helena. One of the more interesting newer winery chateaux. Didn't get a chance to sample their wares.
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It's almost over525 viewsThe Sun is obscured by a bush as it nears the horizon.
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Here's my handle525 viewsThe potter carefully attaches the handle.
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Under the Spreading Mushroom Tree525 viewsA cute little dwarf mushroom tree nestles amongst the other greenery in the front yard. Actually, of course, I am lying and there is probably no such thing as a mushroom tree and if there is this isn't one. I forgot to ask our hosts what type of tree it really is.
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Dallas, October 2022525 viewsDallas, October 2022
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The Poseidon 2524 viewsA Turkish boat named after a Greek god.
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Maiden's Tower - Kiz Kulesi524 viewsAccessible only by boat, this tower on a tiny islet in the Bosphorus is a place of legend. It also has a restaurant where we would enjoy a farewell journey the following evening.
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NGC 4244, the Silver Needle Galaxy in Canes Venatici524 viewsAnother "needle" edge-on galaxy, member of a group of galaxies associated with Messier 94 in the Virgo supercluster; about 14 million light-years from Earth.
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Taking the High Ground523 viewsI guess these people figured they could get a better view of the eclipse by being a bit closer to the Sun.
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