Glorious Star Factories Shine In Astounding Amateur Shots
A colorful photo of the "Tulip Nebula" taken by Julian Hancock.
We often publish photos from professional observatories, but it’s important to note that amateurs can also do a great job taking pictures of the sky with modest equipment and photo processing software.
On Universe Today’s Flickr pool, we’re proud to showcase the work of all the fans of the cosmos. Included here are some of the best shots of galaxies and nebulas that we’ve seen uploaded to the site in recent days.
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