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Antennae galaxies, HST image Photo Mugs


Antennae galaxies, HST image Photo Mugs



Antennae colliding galaxies, Hubble Space Telescope image. The Antennae (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) are formed of two galaxies colliding due to mutual gravitational attraction. The nuclei (yellow) of the galaxies are at lower left and upper right. Numerous dark lanes of dust are seen silhouetted against the bright parts of the galaxies. The interaction has caused a huge swathe of starbirth, as seen by…


Boomerang Nebula Photo Mugs


Boomerang Nebula Photo Mugs



Boomerang Nebula, Hubble Space Telescope image. This is a bipolar reflection nebula, where gas and dust surrounding a star are shining by reflected light. The gas and dust in the nebula have been ejected by the star in two polar jets, moving in opposite directions, a process known as bipolar outflow. It is thought that the star at the centre of this nebula is an old red giant star. The nebula is a…


Cartwheel galaxy, multi-wavelength image Photo Mugs


Cartwheel galaxy, multi-wavelength image Photo Mugs



Cartwheel galaxy, multi-wavelength image. Around 100 million years ago, a smaller galaxy passed directly through the centre of the Cartwheel galaxy. This caused shock waves to propagate out through the galaxy, which caused bursts of star formation. The bright blue ring marks the region where huge, powerful ultraviolet-emitting stars have formed. The inner orange ring is the second wave, but this h…


Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight (10 White LED & 3 Red LED)


Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 LED Flashlight (10 White LED & 3 Red LED)


$21.93


Hailing from the famed firearm manufacturer, the Smith & Wesson Galaxy 13 flashlight is an ideal choice for aviators, law enforcement, hunters, campers, and members of the military. The Galaxy 13 is made from tough anodized aluminum, with 10 white LEDs (for general illumination) and three red LEDs (for seeing in the dark without losing your natural night vision). The white LEDs handle the heavy li…

Petzl E49P TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black


Petzl E49P TacTikka Plus 4-LED Headlamp, Black


$40.95


The TacTikka Plus is a tactical version of the popular TikkaPlus headlamp. It uses 4 LEDs and push button technology, has tiltable housing, 3 brightness settings, and current regulation for when battery power runs down. It also features a red flipdown lens for night vision, and includes 3 AAA batteries for up to 150 hours of burn time….

Carson Optical LED Flashlight (Red)


Carson Optical LED Flashlight (Red)


$3.95


The Carson StarMapLight Red-LED Flashlight SL-1 is a red LED flashlight for low-light use. This Carson Flashlight is great for astronomy, photographic darkrooms, or reading theater programs without disturbing others. The StarMapLight Red LED Flashlight SL1 by Carson comes with…

IMAX: Hubble 3D (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Combo Pack) [Blu-ray 3D]


IMAX: Hubble 3D (Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy Combo Pack) [Blu-ray 3D]


$45.00


Bring the universe into your home in jaw-dropping full HD on Blu-ray 3D.
In May 2009, the Space Shuttle Atlantis crew launched a mission to make vital repairs and upgrades to the Hubble Space Telescope, the world’s first space-based optical telescope. An IMAX® camera captured stunning footage of the five intricate spacewalks required, as well as close-up images of the effort to grasp the orbiting…

HP Webcam HD-4110 - 1080P Autofocus Widescreen Webcam


HP Webcam HD-4110 – 1080P Autofocus Widescreen Webcam


$47.99


HP HD-4110 Webcam XA407AA#ABA Web Cameras…

iOptron LiveStar Mini Planetarium for Telescopes


iOptron LiveStar Mini Planetarium for Telescopes


$68.00


With the LiveStarTM Mini Planetarium from iOptron you and your family can experience the excitement of going to a planetarium right from inside your own home! The LiveStarTM Mini Planetarium projects the night sky right onto the ceiling and walls allowing you to explore the stars indoors. You’ll be able to see the stars and constellations – even see the Milky Way. Plus, the planetarium rotates to …

Orion IntelliScope to PC RS-232 Connector Cable


Orion IntelliScope to PC RS-232 Connector Cable


$13.99


This cable connects the IntelliScope Computerized Object Locator to a serial port on your personal computer, allowing the use of astronomy software such as Starry Night Pro or TheSky6 Professional Edition to control the IntelliScope….


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