M1
Crab |
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M1 (NGC1952) The Crab Nebula in Taurus
Remnant of the supervova seen in AD 1054
HAG 24" RC reflector. Canon 700D
10 x 2min + 8 x 4min (52 min) @ ISO 3200 FOV 16' x 10'
2016-01-07 @ 21:02 UT
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M8
M20
M21 |
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M8 (NGC6523, Lagoon Nebula), M20 (NGC6514, Trifid Nebula) & M21 (NGC6531, Open cluster) in Sagittarius
M8 contains open cluster NGC6530. Image also shows globular cluster NGC6544 and various IC objects.
Mouse over for details.
iTelescope T8 scope, Australia, Takahashi FSQ 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera,
L 1 x 300s bin x1, RGB 1 x 150s bin x2
2016-08-29 @ 12:23 UT
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M16
Eagle |
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M16 (NGC6611) The Eagle Nebula in Serpens Cauda, an open cluster
In emission nebula IC4703, the centre region of which contains the Pillars of Creation
HAG 24" RC reflector at f5.9. Moravian G4-9000 camera
3 x 5min each LRGB, FOV 34' x 34'
2016-08-22 @ 20:33 UT
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M17
Omega |
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M17 The Omega or Horseshoe Nebula in Sagittarius, an emission nebula
Contains open star cluster NGC6618 which illuminates the nebula.
BAA Picture of the Week 6-Aug-2017
HAG 24" RC reflector at f7.9. Moravian G4-9000 camera
3 x 5min each LRGB, FOV 33' x 33'
2017-07-31 @ 22:30 UT
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M20
Trifid |
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M20 (NGC6514) and B85
The Trifid, emission (red), refection (blue) and dark (B85) nebula complex in Sagittarius
iTelescope T31, 20" CDK, Siding Spring, Australia FLI-PL09000
5 min each L,R+Ha,G+SII,B+OIII,
2015-08-09 @ 14:22 UT
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M27
Dumbbell |
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M27 (NGC6853)
The Dumbbell, planetary nebula in Vulpecula Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector at f5.9. Moravian G4-9000 camera
5 x 30sec each LRGB, total 10min
2016-07-01 @ 21:58 UT
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M27
Dumbbell |
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M27 (NGC6853)
The Dumbbell, planetary nebula in Vulpecula Spectrum
iTelescope T18, 12.5" CDK, Nerpio, Spain. SBIG-STXL-6303E
1 x 10min, 1 x 5min, L,RGB, FOV 19' x 25.4'
2015-07-12 @ 00:16 UT
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M42
Seestar |
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M42. First deep sky image with ZWO Seestar S50
Good image despite full moon and focus could be better
ZWO Seestar S50
3 minutes
Full image here
2024-01-26 @ 21:28 UT
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M42
Orion |
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M42 (NGC1976) The Orion Nebula
First light with new HAG G4-9000 camera
HAG 24" RC reflector @ f5.9. Moravian G4-9000
60sec each, LRGB bin x1, 34' x 34', uncropped
2016-02-10 @ 22:10 UT
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M42
Orion |
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M42 (NGC1976)
Emission nebula and star forming area in Orion
HAG 7" refractor. Nikon D80
60sec @ ISO 800
2012-03-06 @ 20:02 UT
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M42
M43 |
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M42 (NGC1976) Orion nebula & M43 (NGC1982) De Mairan's Nebula
with The Running Man nebula (NGC1973, 1975 & 1977) on the right
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
1 x 50sec + 5 x 5min, 2 x 5min, LRGB, cropped
2013-12-23 @ 07:30 UT
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M42
M43 |
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Orion nebula region
Processed to show outlying nebulosity
Telescope details as for previous image.
5 x 5min Luminance, 2 x 5min, RGB, FOV 155' x 233'
2013-12-23 @ 07:00 UT
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M42, M43 &
NGC 1977 |
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M42, M43 & NGC1977 (The Running Man nebula)
(from bottom to top)
StarWave ED102 @ f7 (guided on HAG 24) Canon 700D
100 x 20sec @ ISO 3200
2019-11-29 @ 22:09 UT
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M57
Ring |
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M57 (NGC6720)
The Ring, planetary nebula in Lyra
HAG 16" reflector. Canon 450D
120sec @ ISO 800
2012-09-08 @ 20:09 UT
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M57
Ring |
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M57 (NGC6720), Wide angle view
The Ring, planetary nebula in Lyra
Canon 450D, 300mm, (Guided on HAG 16")
300sec @ ISO 1600, cropped to 172' x 114'
2012-08-18 @ 22:04 UT
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M76
Little
Dumbbell |
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M76 (NGC650/651) - The Little Dumbbell Nebula
Planetary nebula in Perseus Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector. Canon 700D (modified)
10 x 4min, ISO 3200
2022-02-26 @ 20:59 UT
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M76
Little
Dumbbell |
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M76 (NGC650/651) - The Little Dumbbell Nebula
Planetary nebula in Perseus Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector. Canon 700D
1 x 4min @ ISO 1600
2015-10-31 @ 20:50 UT
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M78 |
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M78 (NGC2068) - Reflection Nebula in Orion with red glow of Barnard's Loop
Above left of Orion's belt. Consists of NGC2064, 2067, 2068 & 2071
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
2 x 5min, RGB, cropped
2014-01-27 @ 05:45 UT
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IC349
Merope |
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IC349 - Barnard's Merope Nebula
Faint reflection nebula very close to Merope (23 Tauri) in the Pleiades
HAG 24" RC reflector Canon 700D
1 x 60sec @ ISO 1600, 16' x 10'
2015-12-08 @ 22:53 UT
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IC2118
Witch Head |
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IC2118 - The Witch Head Nebula, faint emission nebula in Eridanus
The smear of light on the left is glare from nearby Rigel
iTelescope T8 scope, Australia, Takahashi FSQ 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
25min, (L: 600s bin x1, RGB 300s bin x2), FOV 3° x 3°
2015-12-14 @ 12:07 UT
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IC5146
Cocoon |
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IC5146 - C19 - The Cocoon nebula in Cygnus
Reflection/emission nebula surrounded by dark nebula B168
HAG 24" RC reflector at f5.9. Moravian G4-9000 camera
1 x 5min each LRGB, FOV 34' x 34'
2016-08-29 @ 21:07 UT
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NGC40 |
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NGC 40 is a planetary nebula in Cepheus
It surrounds the Wolf-Rayer type [WC8] white dwarf star HD 826 (=V400 Cep) Spectrum
HAG 24" RC, Canon 5D Mk2
12 x 60sec, ISO 3200 Full image here
2020-01-06 @ 22:20 UT
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NGC1501
NGC1502 |
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NGC1501 and NGC1502 in Camelopardalis
Planetary nebula NGC1501 top left and open cluster NGC1502 top right
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
1 x 5min, LRGB, cropped to 1° x 1° 45" approx
2014-07-08 @ 09:52 UT
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NGC1501 |
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NGC 1501 the Oyster Nebula in Camelopardalis
Planetary nebula around a [WC4] type star Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector, Nikon D7100 DSLR
6 x 90s @ ISO 1600
Collaboration: Steve Futcher, Steve Broadbent, Simon Downs
2014-10-21
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NGC1514
Crystal
Ball |
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NGC1514 - The Crystal Ball Nebula
Planetary nebula in Taurus
HAG 24" RC reflector. Canon 700D
1 x 3min @ ISO 1600, FOV 16' x 10'
2015-12-08 @ 22:41 UT
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NGC1931
& IC 417 |
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NGC1931 (The Fly) & IC417 (The Spider) Nebulae in Auriga
Also NGC 1907 & M38 (NGC1912, The Starfish)) open clusters
iTelescope T14 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
5 min each LRGB+Ha
2016-12-26 @ 06:17 UT
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NGC2024 &
Horsehead
Nebulae |
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NGC 2024 The Flame Nebula in Orion, next to the star Alnitak (Zeta Orionis)
Below is the red emission nebula IC434 and B33 the Horsehead dark nebula
StarWave ED 102 (4" refractor), Canon 700D
40 x 60sec, ISO 3200
2020-03-01 @ 21:33 UT
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NGC2024
Flame |
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NGC2024 - The Flame Nebula in Orion
The Flame & Horsehead nebulae (dark Barnard 33 in front of red IC434) and Alnitak (zeta Orionis)
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
2 x 5min, RGB, cropped
2014-01-26 @ 06:00 UT
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NGC2174
Monkey Head |
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NGC2174 - The Monkey Head Nebula in Orion
Processed and colourised with MaximDL and Corel PSP6
iTelescope T21 scope, New Mexico, Planewave 17" CDK. FLI-PL6363E camera
1 x 10min, L, FOV 33' x 50'
2014-04-02 @ 11:13 UT
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NGC2244
Rosette |
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NGC2244 (C50) cluster & The Rosette Nebula in Monoceros
The nebula (C49, NGC2237, 2238, 2239 & 2246) contains the cluster
iTelescope T13 scope, Australia, Takahashi 90mm. SBIG ST2000XMC colour camera
1 x 10min, FOV 75' x 100'
2013-12-31 @ 08:42 UT
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NGC2261
Hubble |
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NGC2261 (C46) - Hubble's Variable Nebula in Monoceros
This nebula noticeably changes in form over a few years
iTelescope T8 scope, Australia, 12in RCOS. SBIG ST-10XME camera
7 x 5min, L, FOV 8' x 12'
2014-02-08 @ 11:50 UT
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NGC2261
Hubble |
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NGC2261 (C46) - Hubble's Variable Nebula in Monoceros
This nebula noticeably changes in form over a few years
HAG 24" RC @ f7.9, Moravian G4-9000
6 x 2min, L, cropped
2017-01-17 @ 21:42 UT
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NGC2359
Thor's Helmet |
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NGC2359 - Thor's Helmet
Emission nebula in Canis Major (includes NGC2361)
iTelescope T30 scope, Australia, 20" Planewave. FLI-PL6303E mono camera
1 x 10min, 1 x 5min L (bin x1), RGB (bin x2), FOV 28' x 42'
2014-09-28 @ 16:52 UT
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NGC 2371
in Gemini |
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NGC 2371 planetary nebula in Gemini
HAG 24" RC reflector. Canon 5D Mk II
20 x 1min @ ISO 6400
2024-02-26 @ 22:01 UT
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NGC2392
Eskimo |
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NGC2392, C39 - Eskimo Nebula
Planetary Nebula in Gemimi Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector Canon 700D (modified)
25 x 30sec ISO 3200
2022-02-26 @ 21:36 UT
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NGC2392
Eskimo |
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NGC2392, C39 - Eskimo Nebula
Planetary Nebula in Gemimi Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector. Canon 700D
1 x 30sec @ ISO 1600, FOV 16' x 10'
2015-12-08 @ 22:11 UT
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NGC2438 in
M46
with M47 |
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M46 & M47 Star clusters in Puppis
M46 (with planetary nebula NGC2438), M47, NGC2425 (between) & NGC2423 (top right)
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
1x 5min, LRGB, cropped
2014-03-12 @ 04:45 UT
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NGC2438
in M46 |
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Planetary nebula NGC 2438 in M46 open cluster in Puppis
(NGC 2438 enlarged in insert) Spectrum of NGC 2438
StarWave ED102, Canon 450D (modified)
120 sec @ ISO 1600
2020-01-20 @ 22:22 UT
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NGC3242
Ghost of
Jupiter |
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NGC3242, C59 - Ghost of Jupiter
Small Planetary Nebula in Hydra also known as The Eye Nebula Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector @ f7.9. Moravian G4-9000
1 x 30sec each, LRGB, FOV 17' x 17'
2016-04-13 @ 20:58 UT
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NGC4372 &
Dark Doodad |
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NGC4372 (C108) & the Dark Doodad Nebula in Musca
Globular cluster and dark nebula with gamma Muscae (mag 3.8)
iTelescope T13 scope, 90mm Takahashi, Australia, Canon 1100D DSLR
1 x 10min, FOV 100' x 149'
2015-03-20 @ 14:24 UT
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NGC6302
Butterfly |
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NGC6302, C69, The Butterfly or Bug Nebula in Scorpius
See the spectacular Hubble image
Bipolar planetary nebula. Central star is one hottest known with a surface temperature of 200,000K
iTelescope T17, Australia, 17" CDK reflector, FLI ProLine PL4710 camera
5 x 200s each LRGB, FoV 12.8' x 10'
2018-05-13 @ 12:04 UT
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NGC6820
NGC6823 |
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Open cluster NGC6823 and part of emission nebula NGC6820 in Vulpecula
Shows dark pillar and several bok globules.
HAG 24" RC reflector Moravian G4-9000
3 x 5min each LRGB,
2017-09-14 @ 21:32 UT
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NGC6888
Crescent |
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NGC6888 (C27) - The Crescent Nebula in Cygnus. Emission nebula around central hot star WR136.
Imaged using luminance and narrowband filters. Spectrum of WR136 taken at HAG is here
iTelescope T7 scope, Spain, 17" Planewave. SBIG STL-11000M camera
1 x 10min, 1 x 5min, L(bin x1), HOS(bin x2), FOV approx 19' x 28'
2014-07-28 @ 22:45 UT (L), 2014-07-03 @ 22:45 UT (HOS)
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NGC6888
Crescent |
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NGC6888, The Crescent Nebula
Faint nebula around Wolf-Rayet star WR136 in Cygnus
HAG 16" reflector. Canon 450D
240sec @ ISO 800
2012-09-08 @ 22:08 UT
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NGC6960
Western
Veil |
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NGC6960 (C34) in Cygnus, part of the Veil nebula imaged with a DSLR camera
Grainy image due to processing to remove light pollution in Portsmouth
SkyWatcher Quattro 250P (10" Newtonian), Canon 700D
25 x 30 sec @ ISO 3200
2020-07-22 @ 21:16 UT
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NGC6979
Pickering's
Triangle |
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The brightest part of NGC6979, Pickering's Triangle
Part of the Veil Nebula in Cygnus
(There seems to be some confusion as to whether NGC6979 is here or a smalller nearby part of the Veil)
HAG 24" RC reflector @ f5.9. Moravian G4-9000
60min total exposure, 3 x 5min each LRGB, FOV34' x 34'
2016-08-07 @ 22:45 UT
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NGC6992
Eastern
Veil |
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NGC6992 (C33) in Cygnus
Part of C33, the eastern Veil nebula
HAG 24" RC reflector @ f5.9. Moravian G4-9000
1 x 5min each LRGB, FOV 34' x 34'
2016-08-04 @ 22:20 UT
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NGC6992
Eastern
Veil |
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NGC6992 (C33) in Cygnus, part of the Veil nebula imaged with a DSLR camera
Grainy image due to processing to remove light pollution in Portsmouth
SkyWatcher Quattro 250P (10" Newtonian), Canon 700D
25 x 30 sec @ ISO 3200
2020-07-22 @ 22:47 UT
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NGC7023
Iris |
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NGC7023 (C4) - The Iris Nebula in Cassiopeia
Reflection nebula, beautiful blue in deep colour images
HAG 24" RC reflector @ f5.9. Moravian G4-9000
1 x 5min each LRGB, cropped
2016-08-30 @ 21:38 UT
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NGC7023
Iris |
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NGC7023 (C4) - The Iris Nebula in Cassiopeia
Reflection nebula, beautiful blue in colour images
iTelescope T7 scope, Spain, 17" Planewave. SBIG STL-11000M camera
1 x 10min L, FOV 28' x 42'
2014-08-29 @ 23:21 UT
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NGC7635
Bubble |
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NGC7635 (C11) - The Bubble Nebula in Cassiopeia. Emission nebula
Also see image including M52 cluster
HAG 24" RC reflector at f5.9. Moravian G4-9000 camera
1 x 5min + 1 x 7.5min each LRGB, FOV 34' x 34'
2016-08-26 @ 21:21 UT + 2016-08-29 @ 20:22
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NGC7662
Blue Snowball |
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NGC7662 (C22) - The Blue Snowball nebula in Andromeda
Planetary nebula Spectrum
HAG 24" RC reflector Canon 700D
1 x 60sec @ ISO 3200, cropped
2015-10-31 @ 19:57 UT
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Abell 12 |
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Planetary nebula Abell 12 (PK 198-06.1). Very close (49.8") to the star μ (mu) Orionis
μ Orionis is a double binary, 4 star system, with a total magnitude of 4.13
Nebula spectrum
HAG 24" RC, Moravian G4-9000
L:4x120s, RGB:3x120s, FoV 15' x 15'
2018-02-11 @ 21:48 UT
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HH555 |
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Herbig-Haro object in the Pelican Nebula (IC5070 & IC5067) in Cygnus
HH555 and its polar jets just show up at the end of the dust pillar in the centre
The bright ridge is IC5067. Move mouse over image for zoom.
HAG 24" RC reflector at f5.9. Moravian G4-9000 camera
2 x 5min Ha filter, FOV 34' x 34'
2016-09-07 @ 21:35 UT
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B33
Horsehead |
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The Horsehead in Orion: Dark nebula Barnard 33 in front of red emission nebula IC434
Close up of B33 region from this image
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
2 x 5min, RGB, cropped
2014-01-26 @ 06:00 UT
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B33
Horsehead |
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Horsehead Nebula in Orion in Halpha light
Dark nebula in front of IC343 emission nebula
HAG 24" RC reflector, Moravian G4-9000
1 x 500s, Ha
2018-02-23 @ 20:39 UT
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B72
Snake |
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B72, The Snake Nebula, dark cloud of dust and gas in Ophiuchus
Below are B68, B69, B71, B70, B73 with B262 top left and B255 far right
iTelescope T13 scope, Australia, Takahashi 90mm. SBIG ST2000XMC colour camera
1 x 5min, FOV 75' x 100'
2014-05-22 @ 11:02 UT
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Rho
Ophiuchus
region |
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Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex. Orange Antares (on edge far left), sigma Scorpii in red nebula (bottom left)
NGC6144 globular cluster on left, IC4603 centre, rho Oph in blue nebula on right
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
1 x 5min, LRGB, FOV 155' x 233'
2014-05-28 @ 06:05 UT
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Veil |
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The Veil Nebula, wide field mosaic showing: Top Right - Pickering's Triangle
Far Right - The Western Veil. Far Left - The Eastern Veil
iTelescope T20 scope, New Mexico, Takahashi 106mm. SBIG STL-11000M mono camera
1 x 5min, L, FoV 172'x172' (about 6x Moon diameter)
2014-10-18 @ 03:20 UT
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