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Deep sky from LA. Telescopes, photons, patience.
Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)
7,200 light-years away in Cepheus, this nebula is looking like a space wizard casting spells (it kind of is) . When this light took off, humans were just figuring out farms.
#Astrophotography #Wizard #NGC7380 #Nebula #DeepSky #NightSky #LosAngeles #SpacePhotography #Cosmos
β¨ North America Nebula (NGC 7000) β¨
A large red emission nebula shaped like the continent. When this light began its journey, Homerβs epics were being sung and iron tools were reshaping civilizations.
#Astrophotography #NorthAmericaNebula #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #LosAngeles
Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888)
Formed by fierce winds from a massive Wolf-Rayet star, this arc of gas lies 5,000 light-years away; a dying star casting off its skin. When this light left, humans were carving stone and inventing writing.
#Astrophotography #Nebula #DeepSky #Astronomy #LosAngeles
Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC 1396A)
When this light began its journey, Plato and Aristotle were alive, the Maya were advancing their calendar, and Persia stood at the heart of the ancient world.
#Astrophotography #ElephantTrunk #IC1396 #Nebula #DeepSky #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #LosAngeles
Dumbbell Nebula (M27)
When the light from M27 began traveling toward Earth, the Maya civilization was flourishing, the Vikings had not yet crossed the Atlantic, and Charlemagne ruled much of Europe. A star had diedβand weβre only now seeing its last light.
#Astrophotography #M27 #Nebula #DeepSky
Blowdryer Galaxy (M100) + Others
A nearly perfect spiral galaxy 55 million light-years away. When this light began its journey, mammals were just beginning to fill the Earth left quiet by the extinction of the dinosaurs.
#Astrophotography #M100 #Galaxy #NightSky #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #LA
Bodeβs & Cigar Galaxies
Two galaxies in a cosmic tango. One is graceful, the other ablaze with starburst energy. This ancient light began its journey as early humans painted on cave walls.
#Astrophotography #M81 #M82 #DeepSky #Galaxy #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #LosAngeles
Sleeping Beauty Galaxy
A spiral galaxy with a soft dark band across its bright core, like a galactic dream in shadow. When this light began its journey, early apes were just evolving.
#Astrophotography #BlackEyeGalaxy #Galaxy #DeepSky #NightSky #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #LosAngeles
Monkey Head Nebula
A star-forming region in Orion. When this light began its journey, woolly mammoths roamed Earth, early humans were building Stonehenge, and the first cities were rising in Mesopotamia.
#Astrophotography #Nebula #DeepSky #NightSky #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #LosAngeles
β¨ Leo Triplet β¨
A trio of spiral galaxies 35 million light-years away in Leo. When this light began traveling, primates were diversifying after the extinction of dinosaurs.
#Astrophotography #LeoTriplet #M65 #M66 #NGC3628 #Galaxy #DeepSky #NightSky #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #LosAngeles
β¨ Horsehead Nebula β¨
One of the most iconic nebulae, silhouetted against a glowing cloud of hydrogen. When this light began its journey, the Mongol Empire was rising and Gothic cathedrals were climbing skyward.
#Astrophotography #Horsehead #IC434 #DeepSky #Nebula #NightSky #Astronomy #Cosmos
Thorβs Helmet (NGC 2359)
A bubble-like emission nebula shaped by a massive Wolf-Rayet star. The light began its journey nearly 12,000 years ago."
#Astrophotography #ThorsHelmet #NGC2359 #Nebula #DeepSky #SpacePhotography #NightSky #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe #Stars #LosAngeles
California Nebula (NGC 1499)
A long red emission nebula shaped like California. The light began its journey around 1025 AD.
#Astrophotography #CaliforniaNebula #NGC1499 #DeepSky #Nebula #NightSky #SpacePhotography #Astronomy #Cosmos #Stars #Universe #LosAngeles
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)
When the light we see from the Pinwheel Galaxy today left its stars, early apes hadnβt yet evolved. Earth was warmer; palm trees grew in the Arctic; mammals were starting to diversify after the dinosaurs' extinction.
#M101 #PinwheelGalaxy #Galaxy #Cosmos #Stars #Universe
β¨ Soul Nebula (IC 1848) β¨
A vast star-forming region 7,500 light-years away in Cassiopeia. This glowing nebula, rich in hydrogen gas, is home to young, massive stars shaping its structure.
#Astrophotography #SoulNebula #IC1848 #DeepSky #LosAngeles #Stars #Astronomy #Cosmos #Nebula #Universe
β¨ Pleiades Star Cluster (M45) β¨
A dazzling open star cluster 440 light-years away, wrapped in a blue reflection nebula. AKA the Seven Sisters, these young hot stars illuminate the surrounding dust clouds.
#Astrophotography #Pleiades #M45 #DeepSky #LosAngeles #Stars #Astronomy #Cosmos #Universe
β¨ Andromeda Galaxy (M31) β¨
The largest galaxy in our local group, and home to a trillion stars. Visible to the naked eye, itβs on a slow collision course with the Milky Way.
#Astrophotography #AndromedaGalaxy #M31 #DeepSky #NightSky #LosAngeles #Galaxy #Astronomy #Cosmos #Stars #Universe
β¨ Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) β¨
A stunning spiral galaxy 31 million light-years away, locked in a dance with its companion.
Capture Location: Los Angeles, CA.
#Astrophotography #WhirlpoolGalaxy #M51 #DeepSky #SpacePhotography #NightSky #LosAngeles #Galaxy #Astronomy #Cosmos #Stars #Universe #MilkyWay
β¨ Heart Nebula (IC 1805) β€οΈβ¨
A cosmic heart 7,500 light-years away in Cassiopeia! This glowing nebula is shaped by stellar winds from young, hot stars. Captured from Los Angeles, CA. March 2025.
#Astrophotography #HeartNebula #DeepSky #SpacePhotography #NightSky #PixInsight #Lightroom #LosAngeles
β¨ Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237) β¨
A cosmic bloom πΉ 5,000 light-years away in Monoceros. This vast star-forming region glows as young stars energize its swirling gas. Captured from L.A., CA.
#Astrophotography #RosetteNebula #DeepSky #SpacePhotography #ZWO #NightSky #PixInsight #Lightroom #LosAngeles
β¨ Orion Nebula (M42) β¨
A stellar nursery 1,344 light-years away, where new stars are born. Captured from Los Angeles, CA. March 2025.
#Astrophotography #OrionNebula #M42 #DeepSky #SpacePhotography #ZWO #SharpStar #NightSky #PixInsight #Lightroom #LosAngeles
