Some of our members have a keen interest in astrophotography. Here are some beautiful photos by one of our members, Connor Jensen. Connor has submitted NGC6188 The Fighting Dragons Of Ara / Firebird Nebula into the NZ Astrophotography Competition, and it is well worth having a look at this and other submissions there.

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Top Left (Connor Jensen): NGC6188 (aka The Fighting Dragons Of Ara or Firebird Nebula)
Top Right (Connor Jensen): NGC5236 (aka Southern Pinwheel Galaxy or M83)
Bottom Left (Connor Jensen): NGC5128 (aka Centaurus A or Caldwell 77)
Bottom Right (Connor Jensen): NGC3372 (aka Great Carina Nebula)