May 2015 Night Sky Photos: Amazing Stargazer Views

Region in the Auriga Constellation by Hancock

Terry Hancock

A panoramic view of a region in the Auriga constellation reveals many celestial wonders.

Sagittarius Nebulas by Hancock

Terry Hancock | Down Under Observatory

Astrophotographer Terry Hancock took this image of M8 and M20, the Lagoon and Trifid Nebulas, on July 6 from Fremont, Michigan.

Gamma Cygni Nebula - Hancock

Terry Hancock | Down Under Observatory

Astrophotographer Terry Hancock took this image as part of his mosaic of the Gamma Sygni region.

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