I took this picture of the Helix Nebula, but the telescope probably had some glitch or error, resulting in this strangely ominous circle. This occurs from time to time and it’s some cool art!
Taken by me (Michelle Park) using the Slooh Canary Two telescope on January 5th, 2022 at 1:05 UTC.
The vibrant colors are separated in this “astro-art” picture, giving us a unique view of this famous galaxy. As the first galaxy to be classified as a spiral galaxy, this majestic collision demonstrates how gravitational forces can tear apart and evolve galaxies!
Taken by me (Michelle Park) using the Slooh Canary One telescope on May 22nd, 2022 at 23:51 UTC.