Barnards Loop Collection

Milky Way, zodiacal light and other celestial objects from summit of Gila National Wilderness
A 160 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

Widefield view of Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula
Widefield view of Orion Nebula (Messier 42), and Horsehead Nebula

The Orion constellation

The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion and nebulosity
The Orion Nebula, Belt of Orion, Sword of Orion, Barnards Loop (left), small reflection nebula Messier 78 (above center), Horshead Nebula (center), and NGC 2024 (above Horsehead Nebula)

Orion and Canis Major showing dog stars Sirius and Procyon
Orion and Canis Major, taking in Canis Minor as well, including the dog stars Sirius (lower) and Procyon (upper left). Around Orion you can see Barnards Loop

Orion and the Winter Triangle stars; Sirius, Procyon and Betelgeuse. M50, M46, M47 and M41 open clusters are all visible at left

A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky
December 13-14 - A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky, taken from Coonabarabran, Australia. Orion and Jupiter are at left (west), Sirius, Canis Major

Orion and Monoceros region

Widefield view in the Orion constellation
This widefield view in the Orion constellation contains the Horsehead Nebula, Flame Nebula, M78, and Barnards Loop

L1622, cometary globule in Orion. The Orion superbubble contains dozens of cometary globules illuminated by OB stars within the Orion OB1 association

Orion and Canis Major with the dog star Sirius at lower left
Orion and Canis Major, with Sirius, the Dog Star, at lower left. Some airglow brightened the sky at lower right

Stars of the constellation Orion and Sirius at the Yunnan Astronomical Observatory
Stars of the constellation Orion and Sirius rise above the BOOTES at the Yunnan Astronomical Observatory in western China

Ghostly glows of a truly dark Sky
A 180 degree panorama showing the zodiacal light (at right in the west), the Milky Way, the zodiacal band across the frame at top

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"Barnard's Loop: A Celestial Spectacle in the Heart of Orion" In the vast expanse of the Milky Way, nestled within the enchanting Zodiacal light, lies a celestial marvel that captivates stargazers from atop the summit of Gila National Wilderness. Behold Barnard's Loop, an ethereal cosmic structure that unveils itself against a backdrop of other mesmerizing celestial objects. With its widefield view encompassing both the Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula, Barnard's Loop transports us into a realm where imagination intertwines with reality. The grandeur of the Orion constellation comes alive as we witness its iconic Belt, Sword, and nebulosity illuminating our night sky. As we gaze upon this heavenly spectacle, our eyes are drawn to Canis Major accompanying Orion - showcasing Sirius and Procyon as radiant dog stars. The Winter Triangle stars join this cosmic dance, forming a dazzling trio that enchants all who dare to look up. A fish-eye 360-degree image reveals the entire southern sky in all its glory; it is here that we immerse ourselves in awe-inspiring vistas stretching far beyond our wildest dreams. Within this panorama lies not only Orion but also Monoceros region - an unexplored frontier waiting for discovery. Venturing deeper into Barnard's Loop unravels L1622 - a cometary globule nestled within Orion's embrace. Its enigmatic presence adds another layer of mystery to this already captivating scene. From Yunnan Astronomical Observatory to every corner of Earth where star gazers gather, people marvel at the Stars of Constellation Orion alongside Sirius. These luminous beacons remind us how small we are amidst such vastness yet inspire us to reach for new heights in understanding our universe. Barnard's Loop stands as a testament to nature’s artistic prowess—a masterpiece painted across our night canvas by celestial hands.