Shining Collection (#36)

Illustration of a bright star illuminating a nearby planet

The Horsehead Nebula, Barnard 33 in the Orion constellation

The Pleiades, also known as Messier 45 or the Seven Sisters, is the name of an open cluster in the constellation of Taurus

Supernova remnants and star clusters in the constellation Gemini
The Jellyfish Nebula, IC 443, at left near the star Eta Geminorum. IC 443 is a supernova remnant. At upper right is the bright open star cluster Messier 35

IC 1396, the Elephant Trunk Nebula

An alien planet and its nebulous Sun

Blue Nebula
A nebula is composed of stellar dust, gas, plasma rays, stars and surrounding planets

Aurora borealis over the glacial lagoon Jokulsarlon in Iceland
Spectacular aurora display over the glacier lagoon Jokulsarlon in Iceland

Rays of light from a newborn nebula
Rays of light coming from a newborn nebula near a habitable solar system

Binary worlds orbiting each other
Artists concept illustrating binary worlds that orbit each other. The smaller of the two planets show signs of oceans, which could harbor life. This is an interesting system to explore

Panorama of an aurora and the Milky Way at a ranch in Canada
A 360 degree panorama taken at the old Larson Ranch site in the Frenchman River valley in Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada

Humanitys first attempt to establish a large and individual city on another planet. The large space station acts as a customs agent and gate into the world

Artists concept of a solar storm
Our very own Sun creates a solar storm every now and again. One of the side effects can be a disruption in telecommunications and an increase in the beautiful northern lights, the aurora borealis

The Pencil Nebula
NGC 2736, also known as The Pencil Nebula. It is part of the Vela Supernova Remnant, located near the Vela Pulsar in the constellation Vela

Silhouette of soldiers from the U. S. Army National Guard
June 17, 2014 - U.S. Soldiers with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 104th Cavalry Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National Guard pose for a photo after a battle simulation for distinguished visitors

A flying saucer flying through a binary star system

NGC 7380, an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus
NGC 7380 is an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It is a starforming region in the direction of an outer spiral arm of our galaxy

Bat Nebula (IC 2948) and open star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster
Bat Nebula and open star cluster NGC 3766, the Pearl Cluster

Mu Cephei, a red supergiant in the constellation Cepheus
Mu Cephei, also known as the Garnet Star, is a red supergiant in the constellation Cepheus

Aurora Borealis over Blafjellelva River in Troms County, Norway. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earths upper atmosphere

NGC 2170, a reflection nebula located in the constellation Monoceros

Total solar eclipse
March 29, 2006 - Total solar eclipse from Libya

A distant star illuminates an extrasolar planet on the horizon of a frozen moon
Lit by a distant, fading star this extrasolar planet seen through the misty horizon of this frozen moon is slowly cooling and begining to lose its atmosphere into the cold reaches of space

NGC 6067 in Norma Star Cloud
The open cluster NGC 6067 embedded in the Norma Star Cloud in the southern Milky Way. The small nebula at right is Gum 49

A hypothetical 10-million-year-old star system
This is an artists concept of a hypothetical 10-million-year-old star system. The bright blur at the center is a star much like our sun. The other orb in the image is a gas-giant planet like Jupiter

A planet forms from surrounding gases and clouds

Aurora Borealis reflects off the Tennevik River, Troms County, Norway. Auroras are the result of the emissions of photons in the Earths upper atmosphere

A Russian Soyuz spacecraft in orbit above Earth

Gamma Cygni nebulosity complex with the Crescent Nebula
Gamma Cygni nebulosity (IC 1318) complex, along with the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) at right, in central Cygnus

Open clusters Messier 35 and NGC 2158 in the constellation Gemini

Solar Eclipse with diamond ring effect, Queensland, Australia

Artists depiction of an Earth-like planet with a pair of moons in orbit
An artists depiction of an Earth-like planet alone in space with a pair of moons in orbit

A massive and crowded universe
The universe is a big place, but it can get crowded

Earths limb intersects a Soyuz spacecraft
July 25, 2009 - The limb of Earth intersects one of two Soyuz spacecraft that are docked with the Inernational Space Station

New star formation in a vast gaseous nebula

Messier 12 globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus

The view from a busy planetary system to a nearby stellar nursery
Artists concept showing the view from a busy planetary system to a nearby stellar nursery

Open cluster NGC 457 in the constellation Cassiopeia. NGC 436 is at upper right and nebula Sharpless 2-188 at left

Artists depiction of the constellation Leo the Lion
An artists depiction of the constellation Leo the Lion. The constellation includes the stars Denebola, Zosma, Algieba, Ras Elased, and Regulus

A young star system located in our Milky Way Galaxy

The Very Large Array radio telescope under moonlight in New Mexico
Dedember 13, 2013 - One of the 27 antennas of the Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope complex in New Mexico (with others in the distance at lower right) illuminated by moonlight

Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party in Washington state
July 26, 2014 - Circumpolar star trails above the Table Mountain Star Party at the Eden Valley Guest Ranch in northern Washington state

Messier 78, a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion

Aurora borealis and Full Moon over the Yukon River, Canada
Aurora borealis and Full Moon over the Yukon River, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

The central region of the Lagoon Nebula, which is also known as Messier 8, in the constellation of Sagittarius

vdB 93 is an emission and reflection nebula in Canis Major

Messier 52 and the Bubble Nebula in Cassiopeia
Messier 52 open cluster in Cassiopeia (upper left) and NGC 7635, the Bubble Nebula (centre)

A lonely planet is lit by two stars as it passes by a dark cloud of dust
A lonely planet is lit by two stars, both out of view, as it passes by a dark cloud of dust

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"Shining: A Spectacle of Light and Wonder Across the Globe" From the iconic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyneside, England, to the breathtaking sunrise at Tacking Point Lighthouse - shining moments are scattered across our world. In Europe's night sky, The Orion Nebula illuminates with celestial brilliance while the massive galaxy cluster MACS J0717 dazzles us with its cosmic glow. But it is not only on Earth where shimmering beauty unfolds. Witnessing the northern lights dance over Iceland's glacier lagoon is like stepping into a fairytale realm. Meanwhile, in Canada's Yukon territory, Aurora borealis and Milky Way intertwine above Fish Lake - an ethereal display that leaves us spellbound. Even from space, light captivates our senses. Imagine being in Earth's orbit during a total eclipse of the Sun; a moment when darkness surrenders to radiant beams of sunlight. And speaking of radiance, behold the diamond - a computer artwork that captures its mesmerizing sparkle. Yet light extends beyond natural wonders; it also illuminates human creations. Orlando, a Bay Racehorse immortalized in oil on panel back in 1845 by talented artists showcases how even animals can shine under artistic interpretation. Venturing further into space reveals more extraordinary sights. IC 2177 or better known as the Seagull Nebula paints an awe-inspiring picture against the backdrop of infinite darkness. And who could resist marveling at an alien planet and its moon gracefully orbiting around a red giant star? Finally, we find ourselves contemplating two Saturn-sized planets discovered by Kepler through an artist's concept illustration - distant worlds gleaming amidst vast cosmic expanses. In this grand tapestry of existence, shining moments remind us that there is so much splendor to behold both within our world and beyond – each one offering glimpses into realms where light reigns supreme and captivates our imagination.