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by jarkoh8888
Sat Jun 03, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: The Observation Deck: Latest Sky Photography
Topic: Submissions: 2023 May
Replies: 125
Views: 233832

Re: Submissions: 2023 May

The Bird of Paradise This image shows the dust around the constellation of Apus, The Bird Of Paradise. The term Apus is derived from the Greek word which means 'no feet'. The Bird of Paradise was believed to have no feet as it was always airborne. Nestled in the southern celestial hemisphere, this a...
by jarkoh8888
Mon May 29, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: The Observation Deck: Latest Sky Photography
Topic: Submissions: 2023 May
Replies: 125
Views: 233832

Re: Submissions: 2023 May

The Winged Helm of Thor - NGC2359 NGC 2359, commonly known as Thor's Helmet, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Canis Major, approximately 15,000 light-years away from Earth. It measures about 30 light years across. It earned its nickname "Thor's Helmet" due to its resembla...