Tag: Space Photography
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Cosmic Baboon: A Nebula Portrait of a Rampaging Monster in Deep Space
Introduction to a Celestial Vision Astrophotography often tuses the language of shapes and colors to tell stories about the universe. The latest striking example comes from American astrophotographer Greg Meyer, whose recent image showcases a star-studded nebula scene that strikingly resembles a colossal baboon raging through the depths of space. Captured over a series of…
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Closest view yet of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS captured by Mars orbiter
Interstellar guest returns to the spotlight The interstellar wanderer 3I/ATLAS has yielded the closest images yet from a Mars-orbiting spacecraft, offering a rare glimpse of a visitor that did not begin in our solar system. European Space Agency (ESA) officials confirmed that the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO), along with NASA’s Mars Express, captured a…
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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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Unveiling NGC 7456: Hubble’s Stunning Spiral Galaxy Discovery
Introduction to NGC 7456 On September 11, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope unveiled a breathtaking image of the spiral galaxy NGC 7456. This galaxy, located approximately 100 million light-years away in the constellation Pavo, showcases the incredible capabilities of Hubble and provides astronomers with valuable insights into the universe. The Beauty of Spiral Galaxies Spiral…
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Stunning Views of the Total Lunar Eclipse from the ISS
Introduction to the Total Lunar Eclipse This past weekend, stargazers around the world were treated to a spectacular celestial event: a total lunar eclipse. On the night of September 7 to 8, 2023, the moon transformed into a stunning reddish hue as it passed through Earth’s shadow. What made this event even more special were…
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Kildare Dentist Wins Prestigious Space Photography Competition
In a remarkable fusion of passion and profession, a Kilcullen-based dentist, Ralica Lica, has made headlines by winning the prestigious Back on Earth — Landscape category at the Reach for the Stars 2025 photography competition. Hosted by the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS), the competition invited photographers and astronomy enthusiasts from across the globe…