This is proof that endings can still be beautiful! This is the Eastern Veil Nebula, which was formed by the remnants of a star that exploded thousands of years ago. It’s located about 2,500 light-years away and it is so amazing to take in. I captured this 7.15.26 on my sidewalk.

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On the left is NASA’s and on the right is mine. Not too shabby for my little ole telescope on a light polluted sidewalk! #NASA #astronomy #astro #outerspace #photography #astrophotography #telescope #space #nebula #gayphotographer

The Christmas Tree Star Cluster / Cone Nebula is located about 2,700 light-years away. Stars are actively being born is this area. I captured this from my sidewalk this past March. #astronomy #astrophotography #astro #photography #space #amateur #telescope #nebula #gayphotographer

The Rosette Nebula, located 5300 light years away, is named after it rose appearance. I captured this from my sidewalk this past winter over the course of several nights. #astrophotography #astronomy #space #photography #rosette #telescope #astro #amateur #rose

Captured in September of 2025, this is our closest galactic neighbor, the Andromeda Galaxy. Roughly 2.5 million light-years away, it is comprised of over 1 trillion stars, making it much larger than our home galaxy. #astrophotography #space #photography #astronomy #astro #galaxy #outerspace

Hi, my name is Nick and I’m an astrophotographer capturing images of deep space from my sidewalk in the Philly suburbs. Join along as we explore space together. #space #astrophotography #photography #outerspace #science #telescope #astro