Gary Syrba

Centaurus A. A glowing orange region shines at the upper left corner, with dark brown and black dust cascading diagonally down to the lower right. Distant stars dot the hazy background of space. Bright pink regions of star formation are interspersed throughout the dust.

Angled from the upper left corner to the lower right corner is a cone-shaped orange-red cloud known as Herbig-Haro 49/50. This feature takes up about three-fourths of the length of this angle. The upper left end of this feature has a translucent, rounded end. The conical feature widens slightly from the rounded end at the upper right down to the lower right. Along the cone there are additional rounded edges, like edges of a wave, and intricate foamy-like details, as well as a clearer view of the black background of space. In the upper left, overlapping with the rounded end of Herbig-Haro 49/50, is a background spiral galaxy with a concentrated blue center that fades outward to blend with red spiral arms. The background of space is speckled with some white stars and smaller, more numerous, fainter white galaxies throughout.

A massive spiral galaxy fills the image, with its bright yellow core seen near the upper left. Spiral arms whirl outward, laced through with dark brown dust and bright blue patches of star formation.

The image is divided horizontally by an undulating line between a cloudscape forming a nebula along the bottom portion and a comparatively clear upper portion. Speckled across both portions is a starfield, showing innumerable stars of many sizes. The smallest of these are small, distant, and faint points of light. The largest of these appear larger, closer, brighter, and more fully resolved with 8-point diffraction spikes. The upper portion of the image is blueish, and has wispy translucent cloud-like streaks rising from the nebula below. The orangish cloudy formation in the bottom half varies in density and ranges from translucent to opaque. The stars vary in color, the majority of which, have a blue or orange hue. The cloud-like structure of the nebula contains ridges, peaks, and valleys – an appearance very similar to a mountain range. Three long diffraction spikes from the top right edge of the image suggest the presence of a large star just out of view.

concerned about the state of the world because of two powerful men fighting? doomscrolling again?

stop. breathe. enjoy the universe for a brief moment

If you need a breather from all this bullshit, here's a photo of Earth.

From Saturn.

We're that slightly brighter star at centre right.

Thought I would post some images of flowering trees in our yard.

So very true…

In space, Venus flanks Earth on the left, with a hellfire greenhouse effect. Mars on the right, which long ago had running water. Today, it's bone dry. Something bad happened on each planet.

Seems like the wrong time to limit the Nation’s capacity to conduct climate research.

Unbelievable

Nice film work from Nick’s feed

I took this back in the early 1990’s on 35mm film. Downtown Chicago. #film #chicago #blackandwhite

Thank you, Julia!

You’re welcome! I’m always happy to share great photography from others.

Beautiful and peaceful looking sunrise. Nice work, Bill!

More great photography for you to check out from Christoph!

Check out Julia Anna’s feed for some great photography. You’ll see why she has won awards for her work!

Woodward Reservoir, Killington VT

Finally got to take and edit my first pics of the new year.

Nikon Z50 / Full Spectrum / 590 nm Infrared filter

#photography #infrared #infraredphotography #IR #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #naturephotography #landscapehead #snow #snowscape #vermont

Nice, nice, nice!!!

FYI

Very good to know! Thanks for sharing this with us.

Check out Ron’s feed for some very nice photography!

Very nice B&W work, Ron!

You’re welcome! Well deserved!

Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.

Those are such nice cameras!

Yolanda is a very talented local artist. She does not have much on BlueSky yet… but I’m sure her feed here will grow, as it has on other platforms. She is well worth following!

Two small acrylic paintings on wood panel. Abstract florals in greens and blue on studio table.

Two small paintings to wish spring into existence.

Night skies along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

#milkyway
#nightskies
#weareroamers

Nice B&W work, Donna!

Documenting when he tells the truth would easily fit into the 300 character limit of a single BlueSky comment, with room to spare for the credits and sources.

You’re welcome! I’m impressed with your content. It’s refreshing, and much needed these days.

Guy Thomas has a lot of much needed “calming” content. Check out his feed.