Lunar Eclipse - Selene & The Seven Sisters
In 2021, the partial lunar eclipse passed near the Pleiades in the night sky. In this post we delve into the details of this unique event.
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Milky Way Galaxy
The galactic center as photographed from Davis Mountains State Park
McDonald Observatory
Star trails behind the Harlan J Smith 10m Telescope
Big Bend - Chisos Basin Morning
The early morning sunrise slowly creeps into the Chisos Basin of Big Bend National Park, Texas.
Milky Way Galaxy
The galactic center as photographed from Davis Mountains State Park
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