Images from the observatory operations and studies are found here. Click on the images to see them in larger resolution.
M-87 Annotated Region: Click to see in larger format.The Orion Nebula, M-42, a star birth region about 1300 light-years away. This can be seen with binoculars and small telescopes easily. It was almost too bright for our CCD imager! M-82, the Cigar Galaxy, a starburst galaxy about 12 million light-years distant. M-81, Bode’s Galaxy, about 12 million light-years away. This resides very close to M-82. This is the Crab Nebula, M-1 in Taurus. This is a supernova remnant from a star that exploded back in 1054 A.D. Brian, Matt and John: three happy and very tired telescope installers. HDR of the 21 August 2017 solar eclipse.The diamond ring as the eclipse reaches totality. As seen from Cerro Tololo, Chile. This is a 30 second exposure of the Milky Way through a fisheye lens. One could easily walk around via starlight. No flashlight required! ThArsol_eshel_2016-02-13The new 16″ telescope just after installation with Dr. Ward and Dr. Adams.On the evening of the 16″ first light. We were able to enjoy nice views of M-16, M-13, M-57 and more. Click for full view.Here is one of the many great images taken that afternoon. Seagull-2Gum 29Eta CarinaeThe Tarantula NebulaNGC 6744M16IC4628Barnard 68
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