Tag: Astrophotography
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Cosmic Baboon Nebula: A Stunning Deep-Space Portrait of a Rampaging Simian
Introduction: A celestial portrait with a primate’s gaze A new nebula image is turning heads in the astronomy community and among space enthusiasts: a star-studded scene that resembles a colossal baboon raging through the depths of space. Captured by astrophotographer Greg Meyer, this cosmic portrayal blends intricate dust clouds, glowing gas, and distant starlight into…
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Harvest Moon 2025: Stunning Harvest Supermoon Delights Night Skies on Oct. 6-7
October 2025’s Harvest Moon: A rare supermoon spectacle The night sky treated stargazers to a majestic Harvest Moon in early October 2025. Marking the closest full moon to the autumn equinox, this celestial event aligned with the Moon’s perigee—the point in its 27-day lunar cycle where it sits nearest to Earth. The result was a…
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WOW: Laois Back Garden Becomes a Messier Milestone for Local Astro‑Photographer
From Portlaoise to the Cosmos: A Backyard Mission In Portlaoise, a town tucked away in Ireland’s midlands, an aspiring cosmologist is turning a familiar suburban space into a window to the universe. Don Kelly, a Laois-based photographer, has embarked on a bold project: photograph all 110 objects listed in the Messier Catalogue. This is not…
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Laois Stargazer Takes on the Messier Challenge From a Garden
From a Portlaoise Back Garden to the Cosmos: One Man’s Messier Mission In Portlaoise, a quiet town in County Laois, a backyard hobby is turning into a bold mission. Don Kelly, a local astrophotographer, has set out to photograph all 110 Messier objects—galaxies, nebulas, clusters, and supernova remnants—primarily from his home on the Dublin Road.…
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WOW: Stunning space pics snapped from a Laois back garden as he chases all 110 Messier objects
From a Portlaoise back garden to the Messier catalogue In a quiet suburb of Portlaoise, a science-minded photographer is turning a routine night into a cosmic mission. Don Kelly, a Laois-based astro-photographer, has embarked on a bold project: photograph all 110 Messier objects—galaxies, nebulae, star clusters and supernova remnants—without leaving his back yard. A hobby…
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Astrophotography Awards: Space For Storytelling
Introduction In the glow of city lights, the night sky can feel distant. Yet the cosmos remains within reach through the work of astrophotographers who turn darkness into storytelling. The David Malin Awards — an international astrophotography competition — showcase how photography can illuminate science and spark imagination. Run by the Central West Astronomical Society…
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Astrophotography Awards: A Space for Storytelling
The David Malin Awards illuminate a core idea in astrophotography: the best images do more than document celestial detail; they tell stories that connect the Earth beneath our feet with the vast cosmos above. Hosted at the Parkes Observatory Visitors Centre and run by the Central West Astronomical Society, the international competition honors the late…
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Rare Celestial Conjunction in Arar Sky
A Stunning Celestial Event in Arar’s Sky On a remarkable morning in Arar, located in the Northern Borders region, skywatchers were treated to a rare celestial event as the thin crescent moon aligned with the brilliant planet Venus and the shining star Regulus. This breathtaking display captivated the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and photographers alike,…
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Experience the Stunning Lemon Comet in October 2025
Introduction to the Lemon Comet In the world of celestial events, the year 2025 is set to be remarkable with the arrival of the Lemon Comet (C/2025 A6). Discovered on January 3, 2025, at the Lemon Mountain Observatory in Arizona, this mesmerizing comet is capturing the attention of astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. Its vibrant green glow…
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Stunning Photos from the Recent Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse
The Spectacle of the Blood Moon Last night, a celestial event captivated stargazers worldwide: the blood moon total lunar eclipse. Photographers from various corners of the globe turned their lenses towards the heavens to capture this striking phenomenon, where the full moon is shrouded in Earth’s shadow, creating a mesmerizing reddish hue. What is a…