CVZ_Astro
By Cornelis van Zuilen
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Messier 64 - The Black Eye Galaxy
Messier 64, also known as the Black Eye Galaxy, immediately caught my interest as a target after seeing it in the Messier Catalog. What drew me in was its unusual core. Unlike the bright centers typically seen in galaxies, the core of M64 appears much darker. This is due to a thick band of dust lying in front of the bright galactic nucleus, which partially blocks the light and gives the app.… Click here to read more
Messier 94 - The Cat’s Eye Galaxy
Messier 94 is the strangest galaxy I’ve photographed so far. Its structure is unlike most galaxies, featuring a striking layered design. At the center lies a blue-red starburst ring where new stars are actively being formed. Surrounding this is a yellowish ring made u..… Click here to read more
Caldwell 49 - The Rosette Nebula
This image is dedicated to the Sterrenstof podcast, the best Dutch podcast about astronomy and spaceflight. Their "Astrophotography tip of the month" inspired me to make the Rosette Nebula my next proj… Click here to read more
Messier 27 - The Dumbbell Nebula
Messier 27, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a striking planetary nebula located about 1,200 light-years away in the constellation Vulpecula. Formed by the outer layers of a dying star, this glowing cloud of gas surrounds a faint white dw.… Click here to read more
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Messier 101 - The Whirlpool Galaxy
IC434 - The Horsehead Nebula
Messier 106 - The Hidden Black Hole Galaxy
Messier 63 - The Sunflower Galaxy