by astrobiscuit | Aug 26, 2022
Supernova Spotting in the Firework’s Galaxy Distance: 10 Million Light Years Download Reference Frame NGC 6946 is called the fireworks galaxy because stars in its spirals regularly go supernova. Like the Cigar Galaxy this is a starburst galaxy only this time our...
by astrobiscuit | Aug 25, 2022
Spotting New Born Solar Systemsin Orion? Distance 1344 Light Years Download Reference Frame Inside the Orion Nebula is a treasure trove of stellar nursery delights including; bow shocks (like the one around LL Ori and iX Ori and in the “baby Orion Nebula” M43),...
by astrobiscuit | Aug 25, 2022
The Core (lucky imaging) and Galactic Halo (regular/widefield imaging) of Andromeda Distrance 2.5 Million Light Years Download Reference Frame Deddy Dayag’s image of Andromdea’s core shot with an 11inch sct from an Israeli desert is one of the better shots...