Another view to Melotte 15

Another view to Melotte 15

by | Mar 11, 2024 | Nebulae

Inside the Heart nebula, IC1805, we can find an open star cluster, Melotte 15, composed of young and energetic stars. This group of stars are eroding colorful pillars of dust with their energetic light winds. The Heart nebula, catalogued as IC1805, is a large emission...
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, March 6th

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, March 6th

by | Mar 10, 2024 | Solar System

As the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is approaching to its perihelion, that will be achieved the next 21st of April 2024, it’s now crossing the Andromeda constellation. The closest approach to Earth will take place a bit later, on the 2nd of June 2024, at a distance of...
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks across Andromeda constellation

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks across Andromeda constellation

by | Mar 2, 2024 | Solar System

As the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is approaching to its perihelion, that will be achieved the next 21st of April 2024, it’s now crossing the Andromeda constellation. The closest approach to Earth will take place a bit later, on the 2nd of June 2024, at a distance of...
Aurora colors from Oldervik, Norway

Aurora colors from Oldervik, Norway

by | Feb 8, 2024 | Landscape Astrophotography

This colorful image shows the different colors that we can see in an aurora. This year 2024 it’s supposed to be the best season since the last 20 years to see active auroras all around the northern and southern polar regions. Knowing that it could be a good...
The Cocoon nebula, IC 5146

The Cocoon nebula, IC 5146

by | Jan 30, 2024 | Galactic Cirri, Nebulae

The Cocoon Nebula, also known as IC 5146, is a beautiful and intriguing emission nebula located in the Cygnus constellation. It’s nearly 15 light-years wide and it is located some 3,300 light years away from Earth. The nebula gets its name from the appearance of...
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