Uk Schmidt Telescope Imagery Collection

Optical image of the Pleiades star cluster
Pleiades star cluster. True-colour optical image of the Pleiades open star cluster (M45, NGC 1432). This cluster is about 30 light years wide

Optical image of Horsehead and Great Orion nebula

Optical image of a dark nebula on the Gum nebula
Dark nebula on Gum nebula. True-colour optical image of a dark nebula silhouetted against the bright Gum nebula in the constellation Vela

Optical image of Horsehead Nebula and sur
Horsehead Nebula. Optical image of the area around the Horsehead Nebula (at centre right) in the constellation of Orion. The nebula is seen against the red cloud IC 434

Optical image of the Horsehead nebula in Orion
Horsehead nebula. True-colour optical image of the Horsehead nebula in the constellation Orion. North is to the left. The horsehead shape is formed by the intrusion of the dark nebula B33 into

Optical image of the Pleiades star cluste
Pleiades star cluster. True-colour optical image of the Pleiades open star cluster (M45, NGC 1432). This cluster is about 30 light years wide

Optical image of the open star cluster IC 2602
Open star cluster IC 2602. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster IC 2602 (far right) in the constellation Carina

Optical image of Rho Ophiuchi reflection nebula
Rho Ophiuchi nebula. True-colour optical image of nebulosity (IC 4604) surrounding the star Rho Ophiuchi (upper centre) in the constellation Ophiuchus

Optical image of open star cluster NGC 6231
Star cluster NGC 6231. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 6231 (upper centre) in the constellation Scorpius

Optical image of the Orion Nebula
Orion nebula. True-colour optical image of the great Orion nebula (M42 & M43, with NGC 1977 above) showing the fine strands of nebulosity in its outer reaches

Optical image of the Tarantula nebula in Dorado
Tarantula nebula. True-colour optical image of the Tarantula nebula (NGC 2070, 30 Doradonis) in the constellation Dorado. This immense nebula is not actually in our galaxy, the Milky Way, at all

Optical image of the nebula NGC 1977 in Orion
NGC 1977 reflection nebula. True-colour optical image of the nebula NGC 1977, part of the great Orion Nebula in Orion. This nebula is slightly above the rest of the Orion nebula (M42 & M43)

Eagle nebula (M16)
Eagle nebula. True-colour optical image of the Eagle nebula (M16, NGC 6611) in the constellation Serpens Cauda. This huge cloud of gas and dust, which lies around 6000 light years from Earth

Optical image of the Butterfly star cluster, M6
Butterfly star cluster. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster M6 (NGC 6405), also known as the Butterfly cluster, which lies in the constellation Scorpius

Optical image of the star cluster IC 2391 in Vela
Open star cluster IC 2391. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster IC 2391 in the constellation Vela. The brightest star in the cluster is Omicron Velorum (upper centre)

Optical image of the star Mimosa, or Beta Crucis
Star Mimosa. True-colour optical image of the blue-white star Mimosa, or Beta Crucis, in the constellation Crux. Also seen at lower left is the star Kappa Crucis

Optical image of the open star cluster NGC 6124
Open star cluster NGC 6124. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 6124 in the constellation Scorpius. Open star clusters such as this one are believed to contain stars which all

Optical image of Barnards nebulae B72 and B68

Nebula around star HD 161840
Star HD 161840 and emission nebula RCW 134. True- colour optical image of the star HD 161840 with the emission nebula RCW 134 (pink, upper centre) in the constellation Scorpius

Optical image of part of Barnards loop nebula
Barnards loop nebula. True-colour optical image of a portion of Barnards Loop (pink), an elliptical ring of glowing nebulosity surrounding the constellation Orion

Optical image of the Trifid nebula in Sagittarius

Optical image of globular star cluster NGC 4372
Globular cluster NGC 4372. True-colour optical image of the globular star cluster NGC 4372 (lower right) in the constellation Musca

Star Gamma Crucis in Crux
Star Gamma Crucis. True-colour optical image of the star Gamma Crucis in the constellation Crux. Crux, also known as the Southern Cross, is the smallest constellation in the sky

Open star cluster NGC 2451. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 2451 in the constellation Puppis. Open clusters such as this one are believed to contain stars which all formed

True-colour UK Schmidt image of Trifid Nebula M20
Trifid Nebula. True-colour optical image derived from UK Schmidt plates of the Trifid Nebula (M20, NGC 6514) in the constellation Sagittarius

Star cluster NGC 2477
Open star cluster NGC 2477. True-colour optical image of the open star cluster NGC 2477 (upper centre) in the constellation Puppis

Stars Alnilam & Mintaka in Orion
Mintaka and Alnilam stars. Optical photograph of Mintaka (top right) and Alnilam (lower left), stars in the constellation of Orion

Optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300
Spiral galaxy NGC 300. True-colour optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300 in the constellation Sculptor. This galaxy has a bright nucleus of older stars, and bluer

Optical image of the Seyfert galaxy NGC 1365
Active galaxy NGC 1365. True-colour optical image of the active barred spiral galaxy NGC 1365 in the constellation Fornax

Optical image of the Small Magellanic Cloud
Small Magellanic Cloud. True-colour optical image of the Small Magellanic Cloud in the constellation Tucana. This is a small irregular satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way which lies around 195

Radio galaxy Centaurus A
Centaurus A radio galaxy. True-colour optical image of the active galaxy Centaurus A (NGC 5128) in the constellation Centaurus

Optical image of supernova 1987A

Optical image of the Fornax cluster of galaxies

Optical image of galaxies in the Coma cluster
Coma galaxy cluster. True-colour optical image of galaxies in the Coma cluster, lying in the constellation Coma Berenices

Optical image of the Fornax dwarf galaxy
Fornax dwarf galaxy. True-colour optical image of the Fornax dwarf galaxy in the constellation Fornax. This small, irregular galaxy is a satellite galaxy to our own Milky Way, which lies around 600

Optical image of the irregular galaxy NGC 55
Irregular galaxy NGC 55. True-colour optical image of the spiral galaxy NGC 55 in the constellation Sculptor. This galaxy is unusual in that it has its bright nucleus to the right

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The UK Schmidt Telescope never fails to capture the awe-inspiring beauty of our universe. With its powerful optics, it has brought us stunning imagery that takes our breath away. From the mesmerizing Pleiades star cluster, with its sparkling stars illuminating the darkness of space, to the Horsehead and Great Orion nebulae, where wisps of gas dance amidst a backdrop of celestial wonders. But it doesn't stop there; this remarkable telescope also reveals hidden treasures like the dark nebula on the Gum Nebula, shrouded in mystery and intrigue. And who can forget the captivating Horsehead Nebula in Orion? Its distinctive shape stands out against a sea of stars, leaving us in awe of nature's artistry. The Pleiades star cluster once again graces our vision through this optical lens, showcasing its stellar brilliance and ethereal charm. Meanwhile, open star clusters like IC 2602 and NGC 6231 come alive with countless stars scattered across their vast expanses. And let's not overlook the Rho Ophiuchi reflection nebula - a cosmic kaleidoscope reflecting dazzling hues against an ink-black canvas. The Orion Nebula captivates us with its swirling clouds of gas and dust giving birth to new stars while Tarantula nebula in Dorado reminds us that even galaxies far away hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Last but not least is NGC 1977 nestled within Orion's embrace - a celestial masterpiece blending light and shadow into an otherworldly spectacle. Thanks to the UK Schmidt Telescope imagery we are transported beyond our earthly confines into a realm where wonder knows no bounds. These glimpses into distant corners of our universe ignite curiosity within us all as we strive to unravel its mysteries one image at a time.