Thousand-ruby Galaxy: Pinwheel Shines In The Darkness Sep 3, 2008
Decades later it was listed in the famous catalogue of deep sky objects compiled by another French astronomer and famous comet hunter, Charles Messier. Recent observations of this enigmatic galaxy in ultraviolet light and radio waves have shown that even its outer desolate regions (farther out than those seen in this image) are populated with baby stars. (Science Daily)
Milky Way look-alike is a 'ruby'-studded stunner Sep 3, 2008
Decades later French astronomer and comet hunter Charles Messier added it to his catalog of deep sky objects. The ESO reports: "Messier 83 is also one of the most prolific producers of supernovae, that is, exploding stars: this is one of the two galaxies which had 6 supernovae in the past 100 years. One of these, SN 1957D, was observable for 30 years!". (USA Today -- Tech)
Look through cosmic hair Jun 21, 2008
Unlike Leo or Ursa Major, Coma Berenices is a fairly compact constellation that, nonetheless, abounds with deep sky objects for astronomers to enjoy. There are a couple of reasons for this. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
TV appearance led to kitchen makeover for Acton home Jun 15, 2008
It is freshly painted in a deep sky blue, with red doors and white trim, and the barn red garage has eye-catching carriage house doors. The street is pretty, with a row of fruit trees lining the driveway across the street, and it's only a short walk to historic Acton center. (Boston Globe)
Backyard Astronomy begins June 6 at Rainwater Observatory Jun 5, 2008
These "deep sky" objects include clusters of stars, clouds of gas and other galaxies. The talk is titled "Mister Messier's Misunderstood Catalog" after the French astronomer who found many of these objects and mistook them for comets. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Deep Sky Observing May 29, 2008
The classic Messier catalog of deep sky objects first started simply as a list of non-comet items ... In doing so, he revealed a treasure trove of nebulae, galaxies, comets and other deep sky gems never before seen ... Some deep sky objects appeared to move, named comets, while others remained stationary, generally called nebulae. (Suite101.com)
Ghosts Of Galaxies Apr 16, 2008
For years, R. Jay Gabany has obtained spectacular colour images of the deep sky with small robotic telescopes in New Mexico and Australia. His images have been published in the best popular astronomy magazines in the world. (Science Daily)
SKY GAZING IN CARMEL VALLEY Mar 1, 2008
"If you're into interplanetary observation, you need a refractor. For deep sky viewing, you need a reflector.". Since scopes can cost anywhere from $80 to $12,000, affordability and portability seem to be the first-time buyer's biggest concerns. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Tech Test: MySky is a stellar performer Feb 9, 2008
With data on 30,000 deep sky objects, stars and other bodies in its flash memory, the stand-alone tool can be helpful to your stargazing. It delivers prerecorded audio snippets about whatever celestial object you aim at and displays photos on a small LCD screen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
MySky offers educational fun Feb 7, 2008
With data on 30,000 deep sky objects, stars and other bodies in its flash memory, the standalone tool can be pretty helpful to your stargazing. It delivers prerecorded audio snippets about whatever celestial object you aim at and displays photos on a small LCD screen. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Heat From The Heavens: Opening Up The Infrared Sky Jan 15, 2008
14, 2008) The infrared sky is expanding significantly for the world astronomical community with the first world release of data (DR1) from the UKIRT Infrared Deep Sky Survey (UKIDSS) ... 27, 2005) British astronomers today (June 24th) saw the first images from an ambitious new programme of discovery, the UKIRT Infrared Deep Sky Survey (UKIDSS). (Science Daily)
Spokane Astronomical Society is 75 Nov 20, 2007
Eric Strang, an expert at finding "deep sky objects" such as star clusters and galaxies, said that one of the most dramatic sights came in 1994 when Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 slammed into Jupiter, leaving a huge impact mark on one of Jupiter's famed bands. "That was incredible," Strang said. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Eye on the stars Nov 6, 2007
The objects observed vary in nature from planetary, lunar to deep sky objects. Many members of the ASKC are award winners several times over. (University News, MO)
Experience a Wonderful Look At the Stars With First Star I See Tonight -- New Book is a Unique Approach to Astronomy and Science Through Prose, Poetry and Art Oct 27, 2007
It includes a Foreword by the celebrated comet discoverer and author David H. Levy and is structured in seven chapters: Twilight Zone, Moonglow, Deep Sky, Orion and Friends, Reaching Out, The Home Planet, and Good Night. Richly layered and inspiring, First Star I See Tonight bridges the gap that divides the sciences from the arts and humanities as it emphasizes how the astrophysicist's ``space'' and the artist's ``sky'' can be understood and appreciated at the same time. (Primezone Releases)
Hercules to appear in the sky Jul 28, 2007
Many years ago, the legendary deep sky observer, Walter Scott Houston (1912-1993) known as "Scotty" noticed a long line of people patiently waiting their turn to get a view through the eyepiece. "What are you folks looking at?" he asked as he poked his head through the observatory door. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Bird-watching in the Basin May 18, 2007
May and June, he says, are good months to see colorful species, including bright yellow and orange Bullock's orioles, deep sky blue Lazuli buntings and western tanagers with their yellow and black wings and orange-red heads. Among waterfowl, he expects sightings of one of his favorites, cinnamon teals. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Sidewalk Astronomers Apr 22, 2007
BAY AREA / Astronomy Day opens deep space to telescope-challenged public. " will be shown, noted UC astronomer Geoffrey Marcy will lecture, and from 9 to 11 p.m. amateur astronomers will offer views through their telescopes on the plaza outside the hall. Admission is free. Details are at . -- Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland: From dusk to 10:30 p.m., the observatory's 36-inch reflector will be trained on Saturn as well as other objects. The event is free. -- San Francisco Amateur... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Backyard Astronomy begins March 2 Mar 1, 2007
March 16: Deep Sky Wonders. With no Moon in the sky after dark, we'll be able to look at galaxies and other objects on the fringe of our Milky Way. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Windows Vista vs. XP Gaming Part 1: OS Features Feb 22, 2007
For the aesthetic-conscious, however, Vista's Aero upgrade will ultimately be the most welcome change--earthly greens and deep sky blues have long since fallen away from coolness when compared to modern platinum whites and matted aluminum. Crysis' DX10 graphics beckons. (IGN PC Games)
ScopeDriver improves Mac/telescope support Nov 4, 2006
What s more, there are Observing Lists you can download to take tours of interesting stars and deep sky objects. Newe to this release is more accurate sidereal tracking for Autostar and compatible telescopes. (MacCentral)
The Deep Sky: Nebulas Sep 30, 2006
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Take time to stargaze Jul 28, 2006
Clear Oklahoma skies provide the perfect canvass for viewing planets, meteors and other deep sky objects ... Maier said several deep sky objects will be observable including the M13-Hercules cluster, the Swan nebula, M51, M57-the Ring nebula, and M27-the Dumbbell nebula, to name a few. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Dark and distant heavenly bodies revealing the secrets of star and galaxy formation Jul 21, 2006
The UKIRT Infrared Deep Sky Survey (UKIDSS) has completed the first of seven years of data collection, studying objects that are too faint to see at visible wavelengths, such as very distant or very cool objects. New data on young galaxies is already challenging current thinking on galaxy formation, revealing galaxies that are massive at a much earlier stage of development than expected. (EurekAlert!)
Astrophoto: The Ring Nebula by Stefan Heutz May 6, 2006
Riding high in the northern sky near the bright white star , the Ring Nebula is one of the most favorite deep sky objects targeted visually by backyard. It can be seen through telescopes with apertures as small as four inches. (Universe Today)
What's Up This Week - April 18 - April 23, 2006 May 3, 2006
Discovered in December 1774 by J.E. Bode, these two deep sky favorites hold secrets between themselves. Photographed as early as March, 1899, the pair is central to a group of galaxies encompassing the northern circumpolar constellations Ursa Major and Camelopardalis. (Universe Today)
The Great Easter Egg Hunt: The Void's Incredible Richness Apr 15, 2006
And as with chocolate eggs, deep sky objects, such as galaxies, quasars or gravitational lenses, come in the wildest variety of colours and shapes. The image presented here is one of such very deep image of the sky. (Science Daily)
The Sun's New Exotic Neighbor: A Very Cool Brown Dwarf Mar 23, 2006
(June 27, 2005) -- British astronomers today (June 24th) saw the first images from an ambitious new programme of discovery, the UKIRT Infrared Deep Sky Survey (UKIDSS). The survey will scour the sky with the world's. (Science Daily)
