Astrophotography: Stunning images of Idaho's night sky

Sunday Morning Astrophotography: Stunning images of Idaho's night sky .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } By David Morgan September 13, 2020 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Jordan Ragsdale A view of the Veil Nebula in the constellation Cygnus.The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, draped over nearly one million acres of wilderness areas and the Sawtooth National Forest, provides stargazers a rare opportunity to enjoy the night sky with a minimum of light pollution, which can otherwise veil the views of the heavens in many parts of the country. As such, this part of Idaho (as well as nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, which has been designated an International Dark Sky Park) is a major draw for amateur astrophotographers. And thanks to improvements in technology, some of the imagery here, including many photographs taken by members of the Idaho Astro Facebook Group, can give NASA's Hubble telescope a run for the money.  Messier 81 Robert Van Vugt The spiral galaxy Messier 81, also known as Bode's Galaxy, a mere 12 million light-years away, in the constellation Ursa Major. Pelican Nebula Robert Van Vugt The Pelican Nebula (IC 5070 and IC 5067) in the constellation Cygnus. Moon Robert Van Vugt A view of the Moon, taken by Robert Van Vugt in Meridian, Idaho, in a single exposure using a Nikon S7000. Cocoon Nebula Robert Van Vugt The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) in the constellation Cygnus. Comet Neowise Robert Van Vugt Comet Neowise, photographed in July by Robert Van Vugt.  Eagle Nebula Robert Van Vugt The Eagle Nebula (Messier 16) in the constellation Serpens.  Perseids David Stephen A view of the Perseids meteor shower.  Elephant's Trunk Nebula Joe Llenos Joe Llenos took this image of the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, found in the constellation Cepheus, from his backyard in Meridian, Idaho.  Star clusters Jeremiah Sorrells Image by Jeremiah Sorre...