Amazing Night Sky Photos by Stargazers: September 2013 (Gallery)
Bubble Nebula by Hancock
Terry Hancock captured this cropped image of the Bubble Nebula, or NGC 7635, from Down Under Observatory in Fremont, Mich. on the nights of Aug. 15, 16 and 18. Image posted on Sept. 5. [Read the Full Story Here]
Star Trails Over Bonneville Salt Flats
Astrophotographer Jerry Payne sent in a photo of star trails reflected in water covering the Bonneville Salt Flats near Wendover, Nevada. Photo submitted September 3, 2013.
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