Boundless space: mesmerizing photographs of an astronomy lover (23 photos)

David Joyce spends every clear night under the starry sky with a telescope, photographing space objects with long exposures. "These are my latest photos. It's amazing what we can see from our own backyards, even with heavy light pollution!" - the author shared.





1. Eagle Nebula



2. Nebula NGC 2359 (Thor's Helmet)

3. Galaxy NGC 4565 (Needle)



4. Spiral Galaxy M51 (Whirlpool)



5. Pleiades M45



6. Nebula NGC 7380 (Wizard)



7. Nebula Sh2-132 (Leo)



8. Spiral Galaxy M101 (Pinwheel)



9. Galaxy M109 (Vacuum Cleaner)



10. Crab Nebula M1



11. Hercules Star Cluster M13



12. Nebula M27 (Dumbbell)



13. Nebula NGC 281 (Pac-Man)



14. Ngc2903



15. Nebula IC 405 (Blazing Star)



16. Ngc4725 and Ngc4712



17. Double star Albireo



18. Jones-Emberson Nebula 1 (Headphones)



19. Nebulae Ic410 (Tadpoles) and Ic417 (Spider)



20. Ic5146 (Cocoon)



21. Nebula Ngc6888 (Crescent)



22. Galaxy Ngc6946 (Fireworks)