An image of the globular cluster Messier 12 has been uploaded

Hi all,

 

An image of M12, one of the 29 globulars that are present in the Messier Catalog, has been uploaded. This cluster was stripped of about one Million of low mass stars during, supposedly, one crossing through denser parts of the Milky Way. You can find the information and the image at:

Messier 12. NGC 6218

Enjoy,

Josep

An image of the galaxy NGC 1566 has been uploaded

Hi all,

An image of the Type I Seyfert galaxy NGC 1566 has been uploaded. Sometimes called “the Spanish Dancer” galaxy, NGC 1566 is considered a “variable” galaxy, in terms of its variability of the broad lines that define its classification as Type I. You can find the image and additional explanation at:

NGC 1566. The Spanish Dancer Galaxy

Enjoy,
Josep

An image has been updated with more data (mosaic)

Hi all,

The previous image of NGC 261 has been updated with additional data, this time the resulting image is a 2 panel mosaic. This nebula is located in the Small Magellanic Cloud and it is surrounded by many emission nebulae and open clusters. You can find the new image in the previous page at:

https://astrodrudis.com/ngc-261-generating-stars-in-the-smc/

Enjoy,

Josep

An image of the spiral galaxy IC 4633 and its surrounding IFN has been uploaded

Hi all,

An image of IC 4633 surrounded by a beautiful Integrated Flux Nebula has been uploaded. This galaxy is located in the relatively poorly studied constellation Apus. You can find the image as well as some more information at:

IC 4633 and the surrounding IFN

Enjoy,
Josep

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