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Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

9 months ago

Stunning night sky image featuring Comet Hyakutake (1996) near the center, with a portion of the Milky Way galaxy visible in the upper right. Bright stars Antares and Arcturus are also visible, along with the fainter Pipe Nebula. This image captures the comet's close approach to Earth, a significant event in astronomical observation.

Astronomy Picture from 17/08/1998

Comet Hyakutake and the Milky Way

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980817.html


#CometHyakutake #GreatComet1996 #MilkyWay #Antares #Arcturus #PipeNebula #Astronomy #Space #Cosmology #NightSky #Celestial #Comet #Stars

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

9 months ago

Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming stands majestically beneath the breathtaking expanse of the Milky Way galaxy. The image captures the stunning contrast between the ancient geological formation, with its unique hexagonal columns, and the vibrant cosmic tapestry above, featuring the Pipe and Lagoon Nebulae. A dirt road leads towards the base of the tower, enhancing the serene landscape.

Astronomy Picture from 13/04/2022

Milky Way over Devils Tower

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220413.html


#DevilsTower #MilkyWay #NightSky #AstroPhotography #Wyoming #USA #Astronomy #Space #Stars #Nature #Landscape #Geology #VolcanicNeck #HexagonalColumns #PipeNebula #LagoonNebula

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

11 months ago

A stunning telescopic mosaic of the Antares region in Scorpius, showcasing the Dark River nebula flowing from left, connecting to the Pipe Nebula. Antares, a red supergiant, is surrounded by a yellowish reflection nebula, while Rho Ophiuchi sits within a bluish reflection nebula. Red emission nebulae and the globular cluster M4 (7,000 light-years distant) are also visible in this vibrant cosmic landscape spanning nearly 10 degrees.

Astronomy Picture from 22/02/2015

The Dark River to Antares

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150222.html


#Antares #DarkRiver #PipeNebula #RhoOphiuchi #M4 #ReflectionNebula #EmissionNebula #DarkNebula #Scorpius #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Astronomy #DeepSky

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

A stunning image of the Pipe Nebula in the Ophiuchus constellation, showcasing its dark, obscuring dust clouds silhouetted against a vibrant backdrop of stars in the Milky Way galaxy. This wide-field view captures the nebula's unique shape, resembling a pipe, and its intricate details. The image reveals the dense cores of gas and dust within the nebula, where stars are actively forming, at a distance of approximately 450 light-years from Earth.

Astronomy Picture from 22/05/2009

East of Antares

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090522.html


#PipeNebula #DarkNebula #MilkyWay #Ophiuchus #Barnard #InterstellarDust #Astrophotography #DeepSky #Space #Astronomy #Cosmology #StarFormation #ChileanSkies

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

A breathtaking panorama captures the Milky Way galaxy arching over five historic charcoal kilns in rural Nevada. The vibrant star field showcases the Pipe Nebula and the Dark River towards Antares, while a mysterious green mist lingers in the lower left. Built in the 1870s, these well-preserved kilns offer a unique juxtaposition of history and celestial beauty.

Astronomy Picture from 25/07/2011

Milky Way Over Abandoned Kilns

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110725.html


#MilkyWay #NevadaNights #StarrySkies #Astrophotography #DarkSky #History #CharcoalKilns #NightPhotography #CosmicLandscape #Galaxy #PipeNebula #Antares #RuralNevada