8 Beautiful GIFs Of Space

1. Pelican Nebula

Finnish astrophotographer J-P Metsävainio uses data on deep space objects (and some artistic license) to make arresting GIFs and videos. Images reproduced by permission of the creator.

Source:  J-P Metsävainio  /  via: astroanarchy.blogspot.fi

2. Veil Nebula

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3. Star Cluster Melotte 15

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4. Another version of Melotte 15

Source:  J-P Metsävainio  /  via: astroanarchy.blogspot.com

5. Lagoon Nebula

Source:  J-P Metsävainio  /  via: astroanarchy.blogspot.fi

6. Globular Cluster NGC 6752

Source:  J-P Metsävainio  /  via: astroanarchy.blogspot.fi

7. IC 410

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8. IC 1396

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Metsavainio also makes videos. Here's one of the Bubble Nebula:

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=fl1SFN2pDfE.

h/t EarthSky

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