Galaxies galore.
Tag: Galaxy
The Trapezium
The Trapezium star cluster in the Orion Nebula, M42.
NGC 1512
Galaxy NGC 1512 and companion.
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NGC 6384
NGC 6384, a Spiral Galaxy in Ophiucus
SN 2022hrs
A Supernova in Galaxy NGC 4647
NGC 1365
A fine barred spiral galaxy in Fornax
Distant Nebulae
NGC 346 and more in the Small Magellanic Cloud
Caldwell 44
98 million light years away.
Identifying Photographic Objects
Astronomy is exciting but can be even more rewarding when you research and document what you capture!
Galaxy M83
M83 two hour exposure.
The Coal Sack
The Coalsack is probably the most prominent dark nebula in our skies.
M61, with Supernova
Where’s the supernova??
Sombrero Galaxy
A galaxy with a very prominent symmetrical dust ring, seen about 6° from edge-on.
The Seven Best Southern Sky Objects
The most remarkable objects in the Southern sky.
NGC 1433 galaxy
Designation: NGC 1433 in constellation of Horologium. Visual magnitude: +10 Apparent size: 6.2 x 3.0 arc-minutes. Diameter: 49,000 light years. Distance: 27 … More
Centaurus A
Designation: NGC 5128, Caldwell 77; in Centaurus. Visual magnitude: +6.6 Apparent size: 26 x 20 arc-minutes. Diameter: 90,300 light years. … More
End of a Decade
With no more images in the pipeline and the bushfire smoke worsening again in South West Sydney – and showing … More
NGC 1365
Object Details: Designation: NGC 1365 Constellation: Fornax Visual magnitude: +9.6 … More
Flocculent Galaxy NGC 7793
Object Details: Designation: NGC 7793 Constellation: Sculptor Visual magnitude: +9.2 Apparent size: 10.4′ x 6.0′ Diameter: 37,000 light … More
Dwarf Galaxy NGC 7793
Object Details: Designation: NGC 7793 Constellation: Sculptor … More
Andromeda Galaxy
A 46 minute exposure of the Andromeda galaxy, M31 – my first serious attempt to image this wonderful neighbour of … More
The Sculptor Galaxy
The “Sculptor Galaxy” NGC 253, also known as the “Silver Coin Galaxy”, is a bright local spiral galaxy, smaller than … More
NGC 7090 Galaxy
Imagine yourself leaving Earth on a spaceship travelling at the speed of light. Yes, yes, I know it’s not possible … More
The Circinus Galaxy
What’s so special about this galaxy? Well, it’s the longest exposure I’ve ever taken (over two hours) but that’s not … More
NGC 4565 – The Object Which Messier Missed
Back in the day, before the inter-web thingy came along, I would buy astronomy magazines every month and gaze with … More
Galaxies
I devoted my most recent observing night with Macarthur Astronomical Society to galaxies. We were fortunate with the weather for … More
Large Magellanic Cloud
The LMC is a nearby small galaxy, 160,000 light years away. This negative image in black and white shows the Western … More
Galaxy NGC 1097
This is a face-on barred spiral galaxy in Fornax with a bright central core, 48 million light years from Earth. … More
Dark Sky Observing Thwarted
Above: The Large Magellanic Cloud. Canon 60D on Star Adventurer mount, 24mm lens, 3 minutes, f4.5, ISO 1600, cropped. Following our visit … More
Clusters in the Large Magellanic Cloud
This image shows detail in a very small part of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a small satellite galaxy visible … More
Fornax A
The Fornax A galaxy – a huge bright lenticular galaxy (intermediate between a spiral and an elliptical) and also a … More
The Triangulum Galaxy
This is M33, a neighbouring spiral galaxy which is the third largest in our Local Group and only slightly further … More
Galaxy NGC 1365
This is a large barred tenth magnitude spiral galaxy, with a bright 50″ diameter core bisected by a dark dust … More
Milky Way
This is what a galaxy looks like from the inside! Taken in 2016, this wide-field image shows the glory of … More
Silver Dollar Galaxy
Also known as the Sculptor Galaxy, NGC 253. A member of the Sculptor Group, it is slightly smaller than the … More
Galaxy NGC 55
A nice edge-on barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Sculptor, somewhat smaller than our own Milky Way. NGC 55 … More
Barnard’s Galaxy
NGC 6822, Barnards Galaxy, is a dwarf galaxy in Sagittarius. It is classified as an “Irregular” type and it is … More
Sombrero Galaxy
M104, a spiral galaxy in Virgo. Also known as NGC 4594, this galaxy is viewed approximately six degrees off its … More
Centaurus A
Object: NGC 5128, a peculiar galaxy – possibly the result of two merged galaxies – bisected by a very prominent … More
Tarantula Nebula in Large Magellanic Cloud
2017-04-01 Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070, Caldwell 103) & the Large Magellanic Cloud 19x 15 sec (4.75 min) exposures at f/2.8, ISO … More
Southern Skies
Some of my recent astro-images with the Canon 60D camera – no telescope and no light pollution filter. The star … More
Andromeda
Our nearest and biggest neighbour, M31, the Andromeda Galaxy at an elevation of just 14° above the horizon, which is … More
Milky Way Star Fields
All images © R.Powell
Spindle Galaxy
Another image from the front driveway. NGC 3115 is an ‘edge on’ lenticular galaxy, apparent size 7.2 x 2.4 arc-minutes … More
2011 – Deep Sky
Star clusters M45 (Pleiades) in Taurus, M37 in Auriga and the Jewel Box NGC4555 in Crux. Emission Nebula in Eta … More
2010 – Deep Sky
. I belong to Macarthur Astronomical Society and some of my images (and those of other members) were projected … More
Andromeda Galaxy M31
M31 never rises more than fifteen degrees above the horizon here in Sydney and every November in recent years I’ve … More
Two Nebulae, A Galaxy And A Comet
A night out in the field with some photos to prove it!
Cosmic Focus 