Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, Full Moon, Pleiades, And More: See Best Astrophotos Of The Week [15-21 October]

The week of 15-21 October brought an array of stunning celestial displays, with the highlight being the enchanting Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS gracing our night sky. Astrophotographers around the world captured its breathtaking beauty alongside the radiant Full Moon and the iconic Pleiades star cluster, and more. Each image tells a unique story, showcasing the incredible wonders of our universe.

Join us in celebrating the magic of the cosmos with this week’s roundup of the best astrophotos. All captions have been kept original, allowing you to experience the passion and artistry behind each photograph.

Milky Way And Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

This stunning photograph captures the majestic Milky Way alongside Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. Taken in Delaware around 7:40 PM, it demonstrates the photographer’s skill in capturing celestial wonders even with an iPhone.

“I was able to get the Milky Way and the comet together. I took this with my iPhone in my back yard,” Shawn Marie Fletcher wrote on his Facebook.

Moon And The Pleiades

The next two images, sent us by Omar Albaz, features the full moon And The Pleiades.

“The conjunction of the moon with the Pleiades today 10/21/2024. Photographed using a Celestron 114az telescope.
With mobile camera type
Infinix Note 40 Pro
Using Pro mode with a 25mm lens,” the author wrote us in a message.
“Despite the difficulty of photographing in cities and under moonlight, I continued photographing to obtain the best result.”

Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, Moon And The Pleiades

This amazing astrophoto of the comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, the moon and the Pleiades was taken in Gulpen, Netherlands.

“Last night, October 19th 2024, I was photographing comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (pictures will follow asap) and right behind me the moon rose together with the Pleiades. What a beautiful combination to see and photograph,” Hiba Drones shared on Facebook.

October’s Full Supermoon

This captivating image showcases October’s Full Supermoon, illuminating the night sky with its brilliant glow. The supermoon appears larger and brighter than a full moon, creating a stunning spectacle for skywatchers and astrophotographers.

“Took forever to capture the supermoon, so bright, so magical, so enchanting,” the photographer, @ayyezaaa, wrote on his X account.

Sh2-170 – Small Rosette Nebula

Sh2-170, also known as the Small Rosette Nebula, is a captivating region of star formation located in the constellation Monoceros. This astrophoto beautifully captures its dynamic interplay of light and colour.

“After several months of no desire because of the fall that has lasted for a year, I finally found my desire to do astro. Even if the weather has not yet followed… here is a photo of Sh2-170 that I had not even taken the time to process. 5 hours of exposure,” the author, @MartialRelier wrote on X.

Bubble Nebula Region

This beautiful image features a stunning trio of celestial wonders: the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635), the NGC 7538 region, and the star cluster M52. The Bubble Nebula’s shape, created by a massive star’s stellar winds, features vibrant blue, purple, and pink hues. The NGC 7538 region, a stellar nursery, reveals complex gas and dust clouds where new stars are born. Meanwhile, the sparkling open star cluster M52 adds a brilliant contrast, highlighting the beauty of star formation in our galaxy.

“NGC7635 – NGC7538 – M52

I think it turned out pretty good for a little refractor and OSC. Clear skies!” Dave Allen shared via Facebook.

Thank you to all the photographers who shared their amazing images for our best astrophotos of last week’s list! We greatly appreciate your dedication and passion for astrophotography and wish you clear skies for your future captures!