A wizard in the sky: The apophenia of nebulae (pictures)
What do you see when you look at nebula photographs? One astrophotographer has shared his vision of the shapes in space.
The Wizard
NGC 7380 -- nicknamed the Wizard Nebula -- was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1787, the first woman to be paid for her work in science.
The Dancer
Melotte 15 is nicknamed the Heart Nebula, but in this small piece, Metsavainio sees a twirling dancer.
The Heart
Here is the Heart Nebula -- Melotte 15 -- in all its muscly glory.
The Dragon
In this 18-panel mosaic of the Veil Nebula inside the constellation Cygnus, Metsavainio sees a Chinese dragon.
The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree Cluster, topped by the Cone Nebula.
The Hawk
The wings of a hawk, spreading across NGC 7000, the North American Nebula.
The Red Ghost
A ghost haunts Cassiopeia in the form of IC 63.
The Rose
The origins of the Rosette Nebula's nickname are pretty clear.
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