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Vermont Astronomer Captures Stunning Images of Distant Galaxies

5/4/2025

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Vermont astronomer Michele Hernandez Bayliss defied the odds of unpredictable weather to spend over 36 hours capturing breathtaking images of the Croc’s Eye galaxy and the Whirlpool galaxy. Her dedication and skill in astrophotography revealed stunning details and structures, bringing the beauty of the cosmos closer to home.

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Vermont astronomer Michele Hernandez Bayliss defied the odds of unpredictable weather to spend over 36 hours capturing breathtaking images of the Croc’s Eye galaxy and the Whirlpool galaxy. Her dedication and skill in astrophotography revealed stunning details and structures, bringing the beauty of the cosmos closer to home.