
Medusa Nebula (Sharpless 2-274)729 viewsPlanetary Nebula in Gemini. Discovered in 1955, first thought to be a supernova remnant, but Soviet astronomers in 1971 determined it to be a planetary nebula.
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The Heart Nebula729 viewsEmission nebula in Cassiopeia, 7500 light-years away from Earth. The Fish-head Nebula is also seen as a cancerous outgrowth from the Heart Nebula at lower left.
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Sunspots728 viewsThe Sun in this early-pre-totality eyepiece-projection shot is too big to fit into the frame, but the sunspots do show up well.
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One after another728 viewsThey just keep on coming.
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Nomad Wares728 viewsThe lady sold shawls and amulets, and probably made a good haul off us.
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Aqueduct Close-up728 viewsThe Romans built their aqueducts to last, but they weren't earthquake-proof.
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022728 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Post-Totality 2727 viewsThe Moon is rising, the Sun is setting. How will this end?
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Roman Architecture727 viewsIn contrast to the Theater at Aspendos, the Side theater was built in the Roman style rather than the Greek, because in Side there was no Acropolis - the Greeks liked to build their amphitheaters into hillsides.
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A Room in the Harem727 viewsA typical room in the harem pavilions had walls recessed with rectangular bays filled with sofas.
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Mineral Waters726 viewsIn the mid-20th century, hotels were built over the hot springs, causing considerable damage to the travertine terraces. The hotels were later torn down and replaced with artificial pools.
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Sales Pitch726 viewsWonderful wares for tourists richer than me.
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