Orion Nebula (M42) ABOUT: The Orion Nebula (M42) is Earth's closest large star-forming region, visible to the naked eye in the constellation Orion, acting as a stellar nursery where thousands of new stars, including the hot Trapezium cluster, are
North American Nebula (NGC 7000) ABOUT: The North America Nebula (NGC 7000) is a large, bright emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, famous for its striking resemblance to the North American continent. Located approximately 1,600 to 2,500 li
Veil Nebula (NGC 6960/6992) ABOUT: The Veil Nebula is a massive, colorful supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus, located about 2,100 to 2,500 light-years from Earth. Formed 8,000–20,000 years ago by a star 20 times more massive than the Sun
Pacman Nebula (NGC281) ABOUT: The Pacman Nebula (NGC 281), located 6,500 to 9,200 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia, is an active star-forming HII region in the Perseus Spiral Arm. Nicknamed for its resemblance to the arcade charact
Elephant's Trunk Nebula (SH2-131) ABOUT: The Elephant's Trunk Nebula (IC 1396A/SH2-131) is a dense, 20-light-year-long pillar of gas and dust located within the larger IC 1396 emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, roughly 2,400 light-years
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) ABOUT: The Pinwheel Galaxy (Messier 101 or M101) is a large, face-on spiral galaxy located approximately 21–25 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. About 70% larger than the Milky Way (170,000 light-year
Milky Way CAPTURED: October, 2025 - Rocky Mountain National Park CAMERA: Nikon Z8 LENS: Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S EXPOSURE: 20 seconds APERATURE: f/1.8 ISO: 2000 GUIDING: None FILTER: None
Beaver Moon CAPTURED: November, 2025 - Centreville, Virginia CAMERA: Nikon Z8 LENS: Nikkor Z 400 mm f/4.5 VR S with TC 2.0x (800 mm equivalent) EXPOSURE: 1/800 seconds APERATURE: f/9 ISO: 64 GUIDING: None FILTER: Kase variable ND filter, neutral nig
Waxing Moon CAPTURED: September, 2025 - Centreville, Virginia CAMERA: Nikon Z8 LENS: Nikkor Z 400 mm f/4.5 VR S EXPOSURE: 1/2000 seconds APERATURE: f/4.5 ISO: 12800 GUIDING: None FILTER: None