An ocean of galaxies hidden among stars: this image of NGC 1272 reveals hundreds of island universes in the heart of the Perseus Cluster, over 200 million light-years away.

In this article we present a new image and observational data of a deep-sky object captured from Lyra Observatory, located in San Justo de la Vega, Spain. Through long-exposure astrophotography we explore galaxies, star clusters, and nebulae, sharing not only the final images but also the acquisition data and scientific context of the observed object.

NGC 2903 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo, about 30 million light-years from Earth. Its structure is similar to that of the Milky Way, featuring a bright nucleus, a well-defined central bar, and spiral arms rich in gas and dust where new stars are being formed. Discovered by William Herschel in 1784, this galaxy is one of the brightest deep-sky objects not included in the Messier catalog. Its star-forming regions, visible as reddish areas of ionized

In this post, we present new data on the open cluster M36, a young collection of stars located in the constellation Auriga, approximately 4,100 light-years from Earth. Through observation and analysis, we explore its main physical characteristics and its relevance to the study of stellar evolution, focusing on details that emerge beyond the visible spectrum. This new addition expands the available data.

Discover the fascinating planetary nebula M76 (NGC 650/651), a rare bipolar object in Perseus. We explore its formation process, the story of its 'dual identity,' and the shocking 120,000°C temperature of its central white dwarf. Includes technical details of the acquisition from the Lyra Observatory and the download of raw data for the community.

In this third chapter, the observatory finally takes shape. Together with my friend Iván Campo, I build the sliding roof, complete the electrical installation, paint and varnish the floor, and install the automatic motor that opens and closes the roof effortlessly. Finally, I move my telescopes —the Newtonian, ED80 refractor, and FF107— into their new home. This final stage is dedicated to Nicolás Turienzo Robles, whose memory now shines among the stars we watch at night.