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A group of goose barnacles (Lepas anatifera) attached to a buoy off the Big Island of Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific, North America
A close-up of a cluster of white and pink flowers with orange stamens in full bloom, set against a blurred green background.
Montana de Medio, mountain, Los Ajaches mountain range, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe
Cactaceae (Optunia Tunicata), from Mexico. Jardin de Cactus designed by Cesar Manrique, Guatiza, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe
First light on a cluster of yucca among the dunes, White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, United States of America, North America
Casing of American cluster bomb on display, Muang Ngoi Neua, Luang Prabang Province, Northern Laos, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
Red-eyed tree frog (Agalychnis callidryas) frogspawn (cluster of eggs) found in Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica, Central America
A cluster of colorful tunicates grow on a coral reef amid the remote, tropical islands of Raja Ampat, Indonesia.
A beautiful bouquet of tunicates and cnidarians grows on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the Lesser Sunda Islands is known for both its amazing marine biodiversity as well its infamous dragons.
Several pink anemones cluster on top of a coral outcropping providing homes for several anemone fish, Maldives.
Tree laden with ripening green papaya, an important common tropical fruit, Ulu, Siau Island, Sangihe Archipelago, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
A cluster of moss-covered rocks nestled among the trees in a forest and a red torii in the background, Nara, Honshu, Japan, Asia
A cluster of stone lanterns sitting under a huge tree in the dense forest of Nara, Honshu, Japan, Asia
Casing of American cluster bomb, Nong Khiaw, Muang Ngoi District, Luang Prabang Province, Northern Laos, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
Close up of coffee beans (Rubiaceae) on a coffee plantation in the jungle of Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, Atlantic Ocean, Africa
Close-up of red coffee berries (Rubiaceae) in the Botanic Garden of Bom Sucesso, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe, Atlantic Ocean, Africa
Juvenile king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at breeding colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions
Cluster of small temples in the sacred temple town of Chandod where rivers Saraswati, Narmada and Orsang meet, Chandod, Gujarat, India, Asia
Cluster of Cape fur seal (South African fur seal) (Arctocephalus pusillus), Elands Bay, Western Cape Province, South Africa, Africa
Cluster of small temples in the sacred temple town of Chandod where rivers Saraswati, Narmada and Orsang meet, Chandod, Gujarat, India, Asia
Cliffs along Devon's Atlantic coast, with a cluster of Sea Pink (Thrift) (Armeria maritima) in flower, Hartland Quay, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Volunteer Primary Cluster Teacher trainer, Fiona Stevenson leading story time and singing in the yard of primary school in Fori, next to trainee Alpha Ajallow, The Gambia, West Africa, Africa
Kampong Phluk, a cluster of three villages of stilt houses on the floodplain of the Tonle Sap Lake, southeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
Cluster of sea cucumbers (Ophiodesoma spectabilis), Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, United States of America, Pacific
The result of a strong head slap of a Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Such a splash supposedly scares shoaling fish that are known to cluster when threatened. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada
Short finned pilot whale (globicephala macrorynchus) A cluster of pilot whales descending into the blue. Canary Islands. (rr)
Large group of pink whipray or Tahitian stingray, Himantura fai, Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
The amazing area of the southern Milky Way in Carina and Crux, the brightest part of the Milky Way after the galactic core region. At right is the Carina Nebula, with the Southern Pleiades cluster, IC 2602, below it. The Football Cluster, NGC 3532, is at upper left of the Carina Nebula. At centre is the region of Lambda Centauri, with the star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster, above the emission nebulosity. At left is the Southern Cross, with the dark Coal Sack at bottom left of the Cross, with thin tendrils extending to the right. To the left of Alpha Cruxis at the bottom of the Cross is the star cluster NGC 4609; aboive Alpha is NGC 4649. To the left of Beta Cruxis at the left side of the Cross is the Jewel Box Cluster, NGC 4755.
A mosaic of the region around the Small Sagittarius Starcloud and Dark Horse dark nebula complex. The field takes in the Milky Way from the Lagoon Nebula at bottom to the Eagle Nebula at top left. In between from top to bottom are the Swan Nebula (M17), and the Small Sagittarius Starcloud (M24). Flanking the bright M24 starcloud are the large open clusters M23 (right) and M25 (left). At bottom left is the M22 globular star cluster. The prominent dark nebula at right is the large Pipe Nebula (B78) with the small Snake Nebula (B72) above it. The whole complex is visible to the naked eye as the Dark Horse.
The complex area of clusters and nebulosity in central Auriga, including: M38 the Starfish Cluster and its smaller companion cluster NGC 1907; the emission/reflection nebulas NGC 1931, IC 417, IC 410 and IC 405 (from right to left here). Magenta and cyan (from emission and reflection components) IC 405 at right is the Flaming Star Nebula. Between IC 405 and IC 410 is the asterism known as The Little Fish.
This is the nebula rich region in the constellation of Monoceros the Unicorn with the dark Cone Nebula (left of centre) and the small V-shaped and bright Hubble's Variable Nebula at bottom, a reflection nebula that varies in form and brightness. Above the Cone Nebula is the triangular Christmas Tree Cluster, NGC 2264, here upside down as the bright blue star 15 Mon is the base of the tree. The large region of nebulosity is Sharpless 2-273. The V-shaped dark nebula above centre is LDN 1603.
The colourful region around Antares in Scorpius, the yellow star at centre. To the right is the globular cluster Messier 4. Above right of Antares is the smaller globular NGC 6144. Above are the nebulas associated with Rho Ophiuchi. The area is filled with reflection (yellow and blue) and emission nebulas (red and pink). The field simulates a binocular field.
A dim aurora to the north at Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, at the Larson Ranch site and its rustic pioneer cabins. Taken August 8, 2016. This is looking northeast to Andromeda (the Andromeda Galaxy is above centre) and Perseus (the Double Cluster is left of centre). This Park is a Dark Sky Preserve. There are no lights visible. Illumination here is from starlight and the setting waxing crescent Moon to the southwest.
The centre of the galaxy area of the Milky Way toward Sagittarius and Scorpius, with the Sagittarius Starcloud right of centre, and the Lagoon Nebula (M8) left of centre. The Cat's Paw Nebula (NGC 6334) in Scorpius is at upper right, the Swan Nebula (M17) and Eagle Nebula (M16) are at lower left. To the right of them is the Small Sagittarius Starcloud (M24). At the very top is the Snake Nebula (B72). The main mass of dark nebula is the Pipe Nebula (B78). Above M24 at left is the open cluster M23 while below the M24 star cloud is the cluster M25. The globular M22 is at the bottom edge. At right of frame are the open clusters M6 (in the dark area of the Milky Way) and M7 (in the bright starcloud).
A mosaic of the rich region in Sagittarius and southern Serpens, from the Small Sagittarius Starcloud (Messier 24) at bottom to Messier 16, the Eagle Nebula, at top, with a fainter nebula above it around the cluster NGC 6604. At centre is the Swan or Omega Nebula, Messier 17. The dark nebula below centre is Barnard 92.
Splendours of the southern Milky Way from Vela (at top right) to Centaurus (at bottom left), including the Carina Nebula, Crux and Coal Sack, and Alpha and Beta Centauri. A part of the huge Gum Nebula is at far right. The False Cross is at right, with the large cluster NGC 2516, the Diamond Cluster, below it. The globular cluster Omega Centauri is at upper left.
The Pleiades star cluster, aka Seven Sisters, or M45, in Taurus. A deep exposure showing the reflection nebulosity which fills the area. This is a stack of 5 x 14 minute exposures with the TMB 92mm apo refractor and Borg 0.85x flattener/reducer at f/4.8 and Canon 5D MkII at ISO 800. Taken from home Oct 9/10, 2013.
The Belt and Sword region of Orion, with the Orion Nebula, Messiesr 42 and 43, at bottom. Below the left star of the Belt, Alnitak, is the famous Horsehead Nebula, while above it is NGC 2024, aka the Flame Nebula. At very top left is Messier 78, while part of Barnard's Loop arc across the field at left. The field is filled with other faint red emission and blue reflection nebulas. The large loose open cluster Collinder 70 surrounds the middle star of the Belt, Alnilam.
Omega Centauri globular cluster, with Canon 20Da camera with 4-inch Astro-Physics Traveler apo refractor at f/6 for 4 minutes each at ISO800. Stack of 4 exposures, averaged stacked. Plus short 2-minute exposure for core area. Taken from Queensland, Australia, July 2006.
This is the rich region in the centre of the constellation of Auriga with the Flaming Star Nebula, IC 405 at right, and the roundish IC 410 at bottom with the cluster NGC 1893. At top left is the star cluster Messier 38, with small NGC 1907 below it. The small nebula at left is IC 417 around the loose cluster Stock 8. The large elongated nebula at top is Sharpless 2-230. The colourful asterism of stars between IC 405 and IC 410 is the Leaping Minnow or Little Fish, aka Mel 31.
A mosaic of the region in Cassiopeia and Cepheus containing the main nebulas: the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) at lower left, and the Cave Nebula (Sh 2-155) at upper right. At left is also the bright Messier open cluster M52. The small yellowish cluster at right is NGC 7419. The small cluster at lower centre is NGC 7510. The small nebula just left of centre is NGC 7538.
An attractive young woman in traditional ethnic Tujia dress poses for a portrait in Furong, China. Bundles of colored onions hang from the eaves as decoration.
This is the Belt of Orion with its three blue stars across the top of the frame (L to R: Alnitak, Alnilam, and Mintaka), with the iconic Horsehead Nebula (aka B33) below Alnitak, with the dark Horsehead set against the bright nebula IC 434, aka Orion's Dagger. The pinkish nebula above Alnitak is NGC 2024, the Flame Nebula. The small blue reflection nebula left of the Horsehead is NGC 2023, with smaller IC 435 to the left of it. The field is filled with the large open cluster Collinder 70. The multiple star at bottom left of centre is Sigma Orionis. Many other smaller bits of reflection nebulas populate the field in and around the Belt.