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M35 (aka the Shoe Buckle Cluster) sits in the constellation Gemini at around 2.7K-2.9K light years away. It probably isn’t the most interesting object in the Messier catalog but I really love the array of star color in my image overall.
#m35 #ngc2158 #astrophotography #opencluster #gemini
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#wallartforsale #wallart #gifts #giftideas #astronomy #NASA #WizardNebula #PhotoOfTheDay #Cepheus #OpenCluster #NGC7380 #starformation #EmissionNebula #dvids #nasaimageofthedaygallery #Washington
Astrophotograph of the Owl Cluster (NGC 457) showing two bright central stars and surrounding cluster members with subtle colour differences against a dark background.
Re-edit of my recent capture of NGC 457 (the Owl Cluster), an open cluster in Cassiopeia.
Captured with my Seestar. Reduced background stars to emphasise structure, with enhanced stellar colours showing temperature differences among cluster members.
#Astrophotography #NGC457 #OpenCluster #Seestar
More commonly known as IC1805, the Heart Nebula strikes more than a passing resemblance to a recognizable Valentine's Day symbol. At the center of the nebula, an open cluster of stars emanates radiation that ionizes nearby Hydrogen gas, causing it to glow a deep red. This narrowband image is presented in the HOO color palette to emphasize the color red. Scope: Skywatcher Esprit 100ED APO with Starizona .65 reducer Mount: ZWO AM5 Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Acquisition: ZWO ASIAir Plus, EAF, EFW Processing: Siril, Lightroom, and PhotoShop H-alpha: 300s x 30 OIII: 300s x 30
The Heart Nebula near the constellation Cassiopeia. Explanation and gear details in alt text. 🧪🔭
#photography #astrophotography #astro #astronomy #heart #heartnebula #nebula #nebulaphotography #hydrogen #hydrogenalpha #opencluster #science
The Japanese word for Pleiades is “Subaru” which means unite. It’s also why the car logo is a group of stars. I took this using my color camera last week. Hope you like it!
#pleiades #stars #space #astrophotography #starcluster #m45 #subaru #astronomy #opencluster
Scutum Star Cloud
Near the tail of Aquila lies the Scutum star cloud, with Messier 11 (the Wild Duck Cluster) in the center.
Image taken with a Canon EOS R5m2, 100-500mm lens at 100mm and f/4, with 60-second exposures.
#astrophotography #scutum #opencluster #starcloud #m11 #messier11 #WildDuckCluster
A vibrant wide-field astrophotograph of the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237), appearing like a cosmic flower. The nebula glows with deep reds and pinks, surrounded by filaments of dust and gas. In its center lies a star cluster, NGC 2244, whose young blue-white stars illuminate the nebula. The entire structure is framed by the dark backdrop of space, with scattered stars dotting the field.
📸 The Rosette Nebula from DECam
📅 APOD – July 16, 2025
📷 Credit: CTIO, NOIRLab, DOE, NSF, AURA
#APOD #NASA #RosetteNebula #NGC2237 #DECam #Astrophotography #Nebula #EmissionNebula #SpaceArt #Astronomy #Stars #Monoceros #Telescope #StellarNursery #OpenCluster #CosmicBloom #Cosmos #StellarSnap
If you are interested in open cluster radii, mass and dissolution, check out my paper and feel free to drop me a message 😊
#opencluster #galactic
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Stunning image of the Rosette Nebula (NGC 2244), a vibrant red emission nebula illuminated by a young, bright open star cluster. The cluster's energetic light and stellar winds sculpt the nebula's intricate gas and dust filaments. Located in Monoceros, this celestial wonder is approximately 4500 light-years away and spans 50 light-years.
Astronomy Picture from 17/03/2002
NGC 2244: A Star Cluster in the Rosette Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020317.html
#RosetteNebula #NGC2244 #OpenCluster #EmissionNebula #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Stars #Nebula #Astronomy #Universe #DeepSky #Monoceros #StarCluster
Image of the open star cluster M50, located approximately 3000 light-years from Earth. The cluster is comprised of hundreds of bright, young, blue stars, contrasted by dimmer, red stars in the background. M50's irregular shape and location within the galactic plane are characteristic of open star clusters.
Astronomy Picture from 28/01/1997
Open Cluster M50
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Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap970128.html
#OpenCluster #M50 #StarCluster #MilkyWay #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Space #Stars #Cosmology #DeepSky
A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the open star cluster Pismis 24 and the emission nebula NGC 6357. The brightest object near the top is revealed to be a system of at least three stars, each near 100 solar masses. The image shows a dramatic interplay of bright stars and glowing gas, with new stars forming in the nebula below. The nebula’s structure resembles a Gothic cathedral.
Astronomy Picture from 27/03/2016
NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160327.html
#HubbleSpaceTelescope #Pismis24 #MassiveStars #NGC6357 #StarFormation #Astrophysics #Astronomy #Space #Cosmology #Stars #Nebula #DeepSpace #OpenCluster
Stunning image of the M7 open star cluster in Scorpius, captured at Kitt Peak National Observatory. This ancient cluster, visible to the naked eye, features bright blue stars, a dark dust cloud, and a backdrop of millions of stars towards the Galactic center. The image highlights the cluster's approximately 100 stars spanning 25 light-years, located about 1000 light-years away.
Astronomy Picture from 06/04/2005
The M7 Open Star Cluster in Scorpius
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050406.html
#M7 #OpenCluster #StarCluster #Scorpius #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #KittPeak #Astronomy #Space #Stars #MilkyWay #GalacticCenter #Cosmology
A breathtaking Hubble Space Telescope image reveals the Pismis 24 open cluster, showcasing a group of incredibly massive stars, including the previously thought single star Pismis 24-1, which is now known to be a triple star system. The vibrant colors highlight the surrounding NGC 6357 nebula, where stars are actively forming, creating a stunning cosmic landscape resembling a Gothic cathedral. The brightest stars near the top are located above the gas front, with the energetic stars near the center breaking out and illuminating the nebula.
Astronomy Picture from 27/03/2016
NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160327.html
#MassiveStars #Pismis24 #NGC6357 #HubbleSpaceTelescope #StarClusters #Nebula #Astronomy #Space #Cosmology #Astrophysics #StellarEvolution #OpenCluster #DeepSpace
Stunning telescopic image of NGC 7789, also known as Caroline's Rose, a star cluster in Cassiopeia. This 1.6 billion-year-old open cluster, discovered by Caroline Herschel, shows a beautiful array of stars, with red giants standing out against the background of the Milky Way. Its appearance resembles nested rose petals.
Astronomy Picture from 06/07/2024
NGC 7789: Caroline's Rose
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240706.html
#NGC7789 #CarolinesRose #StarCluster #MilkyWay #DeepSky #Astrophotography #Astronomy #Cassiopeia #OpenCluster #RedGiants #StellarEvolution #Space #Cosmos #Universe
Open clusters M35, M36, M37, M38
Four Messier open clusters taken with a 50mm lens from Joshua Tree National Park. #m35 #m36 #m37 #m38 #opencluster #astrophotography #nightsky
Open clusters M67 (left), M44 the Beehive (right), and Mars
In this wide-field view is the faint open cluster M67 on the left along with its much larger and closer open cluster M44, more popularly known as the Beehive Cluster. The bright red star is Mars. #astrophotography #nightsky #opencluster #m44 #m67 #beehivecluster #mars
Stunning image of the NGC 3293 open star cluster in the Carina constellation. This vibrant cluster features numerous bright blue stars, estimated to be only 6 million years old, contrasted by older, redder stars. The cluster is situated against a backdrop of the Carina Nebula's dense dust lane. The image showcases the beauty and complexity of star formation within our galaxy.
Astronomy Picture from 09/09/2001
NGC 3293: A Bright Young Open Cluster
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010909.html
#NGC3293 #OpenCluster #StarCluster #CarinaNebula #BlueStars #Astronomy #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Stars #Galaxy #DeepSpace #MilkyWay
A stunning wide-field image of the Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884) in the Perseus constellation. The vibrant image showcases two prominent open star clusters, surrounded by reddish emission nebulae and countless stars. A smaller, fainter open cluster, NGC 957, is visible in the upper left. This color composite highlights hydrogen gas emission, revealing the intricate details of this rich star-forming region approximately 7,000 light-years away.
Astronomy Picture from 23/01/2014
Double Cluster in Perseus
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140123.html
#DoubleCluster #PerseusConstellation #NGC869 #NGC884 #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #StarClusters #CosmicBeauty #Space #Astronomy #Nebula #HydrogenGas #OpenCluster #NightSky
A stunning three-color image of NGC 2266, an open star cluster located approximately 10,000 light-years away in the constellation Gemini. This billion-year-old cluster, part of the New General Catalog (NGC), showcases numerous evolved red giant stars against a backdrop of countless other stars. The image beautifully highlights the cluster's density and the varied colors of its stellar components.
Astronomy Picture from 01/06/2002
NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap020601.html
#NGC2266 #OpenCluster #GeminiConstellation #StarCluster #Astronomy #AstroPhotography #Space #Cosmology #DeepSkyObject #Astrophoto #Galaxies #Nebulae #RedsGiants
A breathtaking image of NGC 6188, a vibrant nebula 4000 light-years away. The image showcases the striking contrast of blue reflected light from young stars, red glowing hydrogen gas, and dark, obscuring dust. The open cluster NGC 6193, a rich source of binary stars, is prominently featured within this cosmic masterpiece. This stunning view is a testament to the beauty and complexity of star formation within our galaxy.
Astronomy Picture from 25/08/1999
Reflections on NGC 6188
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990825.html
#NGC6188 #AraOB1 #StarCluster #Nebula #Astronomy #Space #Cosmos #DeepSpace #AstroPhotography #MilkyWay #StellarNursery #OpenCluster #HydrogenGas #InterstellarDust
A stunning image of the M41 open star cluster, showcasing numerous bright blue stars and red giant stars amidst a backdrop of red hydrogen gas filaments. The vibrant colors highlight the diversity of stellar life within the cluster, which is destined to disperse over time. This four-hour exposure, captured by Chilescope T2, reveals the beauty and ephemerality of stellar formations.
Astronomy Picture from 25/02/2025
M41: The Little Beehive Star Cluster
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250225.html
#M41 #StarCluster #BlueStars #RedGiants #OpenCluster #Astrophotography #DeepSky #Space #Astronomy #Cosmology #Stars #Nebula #ChileScope #HydrogenGas
A stunning deep-space image of the Hyades open star cluster in Taurus. The bright, yellow star Aldebaran (foreground, unrelated to the cluster) dominates the image, alongside the bluer hues of the Hyades stars and faint, wispy nebulae. This image highlights the vibrant colors and intricate details of this nearby star cluster, showcasing its beauty against a backdrop of countless stars.
Astronomy Picture from 22/01/2020
The Hyades Star Cluster
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200122.html
#HyadesCluster #OpenCluster #TaurusConstellation #Aldebaran #StarCluster #DeepSkyObject #Astrophotography #Space #Astronomy #Cosmos #Nebulae #Stars #NightSky #AstroPhotography
A stunning image of the Pleiades star cluster (M45), also known as the Seven Sisters. This bright, close open cluster, approximately 400 light-years away, features over 3000 stars and prominent blue reflection nebulae surrounding its brightest members. Faint brown dwarfs are also present. Diffraction spikes are visible, added for aesthetic effect.
Astronomy Picture from 27/12/2003
The Pleiades Star Cluster
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap031227.html
#Pleiades #SevenSisters #M45 #StarCluster #Astrophotography #Space #Astronomy #Nebula #DeepSky #Cosmos #NightSky #Stars #OpenCluster
Stunning image of the M6 open star cluster, also known as NGC 6405, resembling a butterfly in the constellation Scorpius. This cluster, approximately 20 light-years across and 2,000 light-years away, is composed of young, blue stars, with a prominent orange star. The image shows the cluster contrasted against a backdrop of rich, reddish nebulae and countless stars.
Astronomy Picture from 03/09/2014
M6: The Butterfly Cluster
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140903.html
#M6 #ButterflyCluster #OpenCluster #NGC6405 #Scorpius #Stars #Astronomy #AstroPhotography #DeepSky #Cosmology #Space #Universe
Melotte 47
#Caldwell 50, #Melotte 47, is an #opencluster in the #RosetteNebula in #Monoceros, approx. 5k ly away, best observed around the end of Dec.
Info: astrocamp.eu/en/caldwell-...
▼ SW Explorer 150PDS | ZWO ASI2600MC Pro '24
©️Marcus Mattlener www.astrobin.com/users/MrDino/
#astrophotography #astronomy
M35
#Melotte 41 - #Messier 35 is a large #opencluster in #Gemini, approx. 2,800 ly away, best observed end-December.
Info: astrocamp.eu/en/messier-3...
▼ Vixen ED80sf | EOS M100(a) '22
#astrophoto #astrophotography #nightsky #space #sky #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature
Melotte 40
#Melotte 40 - #NGC 2158 is a distant and densely packed #opencluster in #Gemini, approx. 16500 ly away, best observed end of december.
Detailed Information: astrocamp.eu/en/ngc-2158-2/
▼ Vixen ED80sf | EOS M100(a) '22
#astrophotography #nightsky #space #sky #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #nature
Forse la mia foto delle Pleiadi più bella...🌟😍
Canon 1000d
Vixen Polaire astrotracker
200mm jenalens
45x180sec iso 800 f5.6
27dark
cieli sereni! 🔭🌌
#astronomy #astrophotography #space #astrophoto #astro #stars #instagood #travel #nasa #pleiadi #astrofila #happy #sky #opencluster
