Out of the Void Posters
Out of the Void Poster by Bebops





I am constantly astonished and entranced by the myriad forms of life on this planet. To quote one of my very favorite authors, Annie Dillard, in
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, "the creator has pizzazz".

I hope to display a variety of animal images on this blog to delight us all. I have created many products featuring wildlife and pets for my Zazzle stores, Bebop's Place and Bebop's Weddings, using my original photographs and designs. I am also constantly amazed at the gorgeous animal products available from the rest of the Zazzle community. I am hoping others will enjoy this blog and even be moved to purchase some of these lovely items for gifts or just for the pleasure of having such beauty around.



Saturday, July 25, 2015

Zazzle T-Shirt from Bebops: Polyphemus Moth Tank Top

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This animal tank top features two fabulous Polyphemus Moths (Antheraea polyphemus). They are huge tan colored creatures, with a wingspan of 6 inches. The most notable feature of this amazing moth is the large, dark eyespots on its two hindwings. The eye spots are where it gets its name – from the Greek myth of the Cyclops Polyphemus.

Polyphemus Moth Tank Top

Polyphemus Moth Tank Top

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Helix Nebula, Galaxies and Stars 2 Inch Square Button

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tagged with: star nurseries, star clusters, galaxies, starfields, astronomy, nebulae, helix nebula, hrbstslr helixneb, deep space starfields, outer space, heavens, eso, european southern observatory, vista

Galaxies, Stars and Nebulae series A fantastic colour-composite image of the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293). It was created from images obtained using the Wide Field Imager (WFI), an astronomical camera attached to the 2.2-metre Max-Planck Society/ESO telescope at the La Silla observatory in Chile.

The blue-green glow in the centre of the Helix comes from oxygen atoms shining under effects of the intense ultraviolet radiation of the 120 000 degree Celsius central star and the hot gas.

Further out from the star and beyond the ring of knots, the red colour from hydrogen and nitrogen is more prominent. A careful look at the central part of this object reveals not only the knots, but also many remote galaxies seen right through the thinly spread glowing gas.
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Friday, July 24, 2015

The Crab Nebula in Taurus - Breathtaking Universe Cover For iPad Mini

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tagged with: breathtaking astronomy images, neutron stars, pulsars, supernovae explosions, supernova remnant, galaxies, outer space exploration, universe photographs, crab nebula, hrbstslr crbneb, messier 1, star ejecta, european southern observatory, heavens, eso, vista

Galaxies, Stars and Nebulae series: A great outer space picture featuring a three colour composite of the well-known Crab Nebula (also known as Messier 1).

It's the remnant of a supernova explosion at a distance of about 6,000 light-years, observed almost 1,000 years ago, in the year 1054. It contains a neutron star near its center that spins 30 times per second around its axis (see below).

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Zazzle Bath Mat from Bebops: Cat in the Window Bath Mats

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This bath mat features a gorgeous golden, orange and brown tortoiseshell cat sitting on a red pillow, staring out the window into a midnight blue sky. She casts a shadow on the gold colored wooden window sill.

Cat in the Window Bath Mats

Cat in the Window Bath Mats

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Zazzle Air Freshener from Bebops: Blackbird Air Freshener

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Blackbirds in a tree with yellow green leaves are the theme of this cheerful animal air freshener. These lovely birds seem to be calling to each other from the front to the back!

Blackbird Air Freshener

Blackbird Air Freshener

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Birthday Grandson, Stellar Group, Tarantula Nebula Greeting Card

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Galaxies, Stars and Nebulae series Hundreds of brilliant blue stars wreathed by warm, glowing clouds in appear in this the most detailed view of the largest stellar nursery in our local galactic neighborhood. The massive, young stellar grouping, called R136, is only a few million years old and resides in the 30 Doradus (or Tarantula) Nebula, a turbulent star-birth region in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way.
There is no known star-forming region in our galaxy as large or as prolific as 30 Doradus. Many of the diamond-like icy blue stars are among the most massive stars known. Several of them are over 100 times more massive than our Sun. These hefty stars are destined to pop off, like a string of firecrackers, as supernovas in a few million years. The image, taken in ultraviolet, visible, and red light by Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3, spans about 100 light-years.
The movement of the LMC around the Milky Way may have triggered the massive cluster's formation in several ways. The gravitational tug of the Milky Way and the companion Small Magellanic Cloud may have compressed gas in the LMC. Also, the pressure resulting from the LMC plowing through the Milky Way's halo may have compressed gas in the satellite. The cluster is a rare, nearby example of the many super star clusters that formed in the distant, early universe, when star birth and galaxy interactions were more frequent.
The LMC is located 170,000 light-years away and is a member of the Local Group of Galaxies, which also includes the Milky Way. The Hubble observations were taken Oct. 20-27, 2009. The blue color is light from the hottest, most massive stars; the green from the glow of oxygen; and the red from fluorescing hydrogen.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Stellar Nursery R136 in the Tarantula Nebula Wristlet Clutch

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Galaxies, Stars and Nebulae series Hundreds of brilliant blue stars wreathed by warm, glowing clouds in appear in this the most detailed view of the largest stellar nursery in our local galactic neighborhood. The massive, young stellar grouping, called R136, is only a few million years old and resides in the 30 Doradus (or Tarantula) Nebula, a turbulent star-birth region in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of our Milky Way.
There is no known star-forming region in our galaxy as large or as prolific as 30 Doradus. Many of the diamond-like icy blue stars are among the most massive stars known. Several of them are over 100 times more massive than our Sun. These hefty stars are destined to pop off, like a string of firecrackers, as supernovas in a few million years. The image, taken in ultraviolet, visible, and red light by Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3, spans about 100 light-years.
The movement of the LMC around the Milky Way may have triggered the massive cluster's formation in several ways. The gravitational tug of the Milky Way and the companion Small Magellanic Cloud may have compressed gas in the LMC. Also, the pressure resulting from the LMC plowing through the Milky Way's halo may have compressed gas in the satellite. The cluster is a rare, nearby example of the many super star clusters that formed in the distant, early universe, when star birth and galaxy interactions were more frequent.
The LMC is located 170,000 light-years away and is a member of the Local Group of Galaxies, which also includes the Milky Way. The Hubble observations were taken Oct. 20-27, 2009. The blue color is light from the hottest, most massive stars; the green from the glow of oxygen; and the red from fluorescing hydrogen.

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Zazzle T-Shirt from Bebops: Katydid Animal Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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This cute little animal baby long sleeve t-shirt features a lively katydid. Katydids are medium-sized to large insects. They are usually green, sometimes with brown markings, and are camouflaged to blend with the leaves they feed on. Their very long antennae distinguish them from grasshoppers. Seen up close, they seem to be aliens from outer space!

Katydid Animal Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Katydid Animal Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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Blackbirds in a tree with yellow green leaves are the theme of these cheerful Maid of Honor wedding flip flops. Easily customize the text for your special occasion. Click BLACKBIRD WEDDING to view the whole collection.

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Thank You - Cigar Galaxy, Messier 8 Greeting Card

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Galaxies, Stars and Nebulae series Composite of images of the active galaxy Messier 82 from the three Great Observatories: Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-Ray Observatory, and Spitzer Space Telescope. X-ray data recorded by Chandra appears here in blue, infrared light recorded by Spitzer appears in red. Hubble's observation of hydrogen emission appears in orange. Hubble's bluest observation appears in yellow-green.

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