Fireworks Galaxy NGC6939-SN 2017EAW, 2017 (digital photo)

Creator: César Blanco González The image showcases the great variety of objects we can observe in the Universe. In the foreground we can see an enormous number of stars in our own galaxy ; their colours are a result of their different temperatures. Within this galaxy we can also see a rare supernova, which appears like a bright star but is actually a powerful but shortlived stellar explosion. Additionally, we can see a dim integrated flux nebula (IFN) in the background. All of these objects can only be seen due to the large number of captures that were taken. "Take more than a moment to explore this incredibly rich image and if you are lucky or just patient enough you will also discover a supernova!" Oana Sandu Born digital photograph entitled ' Fireworks Galaxy NGC6939-SN 2017EAW', by César Blanco González, taken on the 18th June 2017 in Escobar de Campos/Leon Taken with a Takahashi FSQ 106 ED telescope with LRGB Baader filters lens ORION ATLAS EQ-G telescope mount with a QSI 583ws camera 530mm 106mm / f/5 Highly Commended in the Galaxies in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018