This spectacular image of the Seagull Nebula or IC 2177 in northern Canis Major was captured and processed by Mohammed Srour in February, 2024. the reddish colour is ionized interstellar hydrogen located about 1825 light-years from our sun. The wings of the bird span 2.5 degrees, or five times the width of the moon. Mohammad’s…
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As shown above, on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 6:07 to 6:13 am EST, the International Space Station will be visible flying overhead of the GTA in an extremely bright pass, exiting Earth’s shadow just above the northwestern horizon and then flying through the Big Dipper’s bowl and the Summer Triangle stars before setting in…
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This image of Orion was taken by Alan Dyer on January 2, 2020 in the moonlight from a first quarter Moon, with orange Betelgeuse (top left) much dimmer than usual, a little brighter than Bellatrix at right. Enjoy more of Alan’s terrific work at https://www.amazingsky.com/ Hello, mid-February Stargazers! Here are your Astronomy Skylights for the…
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As shown above, on Monday, February 17, 2025 from 6:02 to 6:06 am EST, the International Space Station will be visible flying overhead of the GTA in an extremely bright pass, exiting Earth’s shadow halfway up the west-southwestern sky and then flying through both dippers before setting in the northeast. (courtesy: Heavens-above.com) Artificial satellites are…
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Adrien Klamerius took this image of the Heart (upper left) and Soul (lower right) nebulas in Cassiopeia, also known as IC 1805 and IC 1848, respectively. The Double Cluster as at top centre. The area of sky covers about 10 degrees, or a fist diameter. NASA APOD for Sep 24, 2016. Hello, Lovers of the…
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As shown above, on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 6:01 to 6:07 am EST, the International Space Station will be visible flying overhead of the GTA in an extremely bright pass, exiting Earth’s shadow low in the southwestern sky to the left of the moon and then flying through the bright summer triangle stars before…
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This wonderful image by Debra Ceravolo captured brilliant Venus while she shone near Saturn after sunset on January 19, 2025. It was taken from her backyard in southern interior, BC. A single shot, 8 second exposure, with 50mm lens on a Canon R6, f/1.8, ISO 800. For more of her gorgeous images, follow Debraceravolo on…
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