Our Galaxy is one of three large galaxies in the Local Group of galaxies. The others (shown here) are M31 (Andromeda) and M33 (Triangulum)
https://octodon.social/media/-0ytqFXjzqEp1iYJaQE
M81 (right) and M82 (left) are 2 interacting galaxies. The interaction with M81 has set off massive star formation in M82. https://octodon.social/media/vndb-5DwMwwuiKsyc58
You can see the matter from the smaller galaxy being flung off into intergalactic space due to the gravitational interaction with M51. https://octodon.social/media/89kBwRDzHewNPH7bZ08
Moon through this 76mm f4 telescope. And the same picture with a little processing. https://octodon.social/media/FFtnrqlb-x7ysxzxxCE https://octodon.social/media/8UavP6DPFkhUVAwBiwc https://octodon.social/media/03W9ttm9JsWfmkKgOso
Hugs for everyone.
I just read the news. I'm not going to complain about the world here today. There is a lot of love and acceptance in my life and I think that's the most important thing for me to think about before I go to sleep tonight.
When doing photometry on this image the count of stars is over 20000. It’s about 4 degrees (8 full Moons) on a side. https://octodon.social/media/1f7xyHQxX--KD0iGeCY
Are my rules still relevant on this new platform?
Aeropress/home made latte in the morning = infinitely better than spending $6.
I seriously need my scary elevator panic attacks to just freaking cool it.
Can't sleep. Too busy thinking about tooting.
yeah i drive a '95 sega saturn
Alright, this is fine.
