<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PMC Observatory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the cosmos through our lens.]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:24:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.deepspacepete.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Heart Nebula]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heart Nebula (IC 1805), also known as Sharpless 2-190, is a vast emission nebula located approximately 7,500 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. Its distinctive heart-shaped outline is formed by an expansive region of glowing gas and dark interstellar dust, making it a popular target for astrophotography. ]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/post/heart-nebula</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae1bf8fa4c466008e6242ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Nebulae]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6cf92_b597ddd943cb4b40a5aa2282ba66a9b6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deep Space Pete</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veil Nebula]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Veil Nebula (Caldwell 33 and Caldwell 34) is a vast supernova remnant located approximately 2,400 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. This intricate network of glowing filaments represents the expanding debris of a massive star that exploded thousands of years ago, creating a complex structure of interstellar gas and shock-heated material.]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/post/veil-nebula</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae1bc4218163c9dd53324c7</guid><category><![CDATA[Nebulae]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6cf92_43ea788785f944189cde3cb12e8c41eb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deep Space Pete</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[North America Nebula]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North America Nebula (NGC 7000), also known as Caldwell 20, is a vast emission nebula located approximately 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. 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Located approximately 2,300 light-years away in the constellation Lyra, this cosmic smoke ring represents the final gasp of a dying Sun-like star. What appears as a glowing oval or doughnut through most telescopes is actually a barrel-shaped shell of ionized gas expelled by a white dwarf star...]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/post/ring-nebula</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dc46e4e5e4e838d6581bb1</guid><category><![CDATA[Nebulae]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:20:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6cf92_e364852148d3481daddb8708c1263d4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deep Space Pete</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coma Star Cluster]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coma Star Cluster (Melotte 111), nestled in the constellation Coma Berenices, is one of the closest and most graceful open clusters in the sky. Located just 285 light-years from Earth, this 445-million-year-old stellar gathering spans over 5 degrees on the sky — nearly 10 full moons wide — making it a stunning binocular target for dark-sky observers.]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/post/coma-star-cluster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68932e261a9245f403b3d82d</guid><category><![CDATA[Star Clusters]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 19:49:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6cf92_50b03b3809424097b1fef8c0d2479614~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deep Space Pete</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messier 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messier 3 is one of the sky’s finest globular clusters - a stellar titan glittering in the northern spring sky between the constellations Canes Venatici and Boötes.]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/post/messier-3</link><guid 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Beehive Cluster, is a stunning open cluster located in the constellation Canis Major.]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/post/little-beehive-cluster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c76c7239157f104fc69a3b</guid><category><![CDATA[Star Clusters]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6cf92_3415f49ea9264b1399c08fbd4dfa78cb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deep Space Pete</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Puppis Cluster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Messier 46 (M46), also known as NGC 2437, is a magnificent open cluster located in the constellation Puppis.]]></description><link>https://www.deepspacepete.com/post/great-puppis-cluster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c77296704201787db81aa7</guid><category><![CDATA[Star Clusters]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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