A tapestry of starlight and shadow — SNR G013.3–01.3 drifts through the rich fields of Sagittarius. Framed by the glow of M24, the cluster NGC 6603, and sweeping dark nebulae, this remnant of a stellar explosion lies among a crossroads of star birth and death, where cosmic dust, glowing gas, and ancient shockwaves intertwine.

 

Captured from my Bortle 6 backyard, this was challenging to capture and process but quite rewarding to see it come together in the end.

 

Thanks for checking.

 

Equipment & Details

 

- Telescope: Askar 130PHQ

- Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

- Mount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro

- Filters: Antlia 3nm Narrowband Hα & OIII (HOO)

- Integration Time: 30h 10′

 

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Under the best conditions of the Planetary season so far this year,

 

Celestron C6XLT

ASI290MC

Baader uv IR Cut

Best 5% of 30k frames.d

Location:

Al Salmi desert, Kuwait (Bortle 6).

 

Acquisition details

Ha 40x600” ( 6hr 40min)

L 23x600” ( 3hr 50min)

R 15x300” ( 1hr 15min)

G 15x300” ( 1hr 15min)

B 20x300” ( 1hr 40min)

 

Total integration time 14hr 40min

 

Gears:

M: Sirius EQ-g

T: WO Z81 w/0.8x reducer

C: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

F: Antlia

Ha 31 x 600” (5hr 10min)

Sii 20 x 600” (3hr 20min)

Oiii 42 x 600” (7hr 00min)

B 40 x 300” (3hr 20min)

 

Total integration time - (18hr 50min)

 

Gears:

M: AM5

T: RC51

C: ZWO ASI 294MM Pro

F: ZWO

 

Ha 20 x 600” (3hr 20min)

Oiii 20 x 600” (3hr 20min)

Sii 23 x 600” (3hr 50min)

R 20 x 30” (10min)

G 20 x 30” (10min)

B 20 x 30” (10min)

  

Total integration time - (11hr 00min)

 

Gears:

M: Sirius EQ-g

T: Sharpstar 15028

C: ZWO ASI 2600MM Pro

F: Antlia

Sh2-86, NGC 6820 and 6823

 

One of the guys from our astronomy club, the The Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, sent me this target as a suggestion. I took one look and moved it up on my short list. Does not seem to be imaged very often.

 

NGC 6820 is a small reflection nebula near the open cluster NGC 6823 in Vulpecula . The reflection nebula and cluster are embedded in a large faint emission nebula called SH2-86. M27, the Dumbbell Nebula, is found three degrees to the east.

 

I may have to revisit this object in the future.

 

Total Integration: 9 hours 56 Minutes

 

Equipment:

Sky-Watcher Evostar 100 ED, Flattener

ZWO ASI533MM, ZWO AM5, EAF, EFW, ASI120 guide cam

Stellarvue 50mm Guide Scope F050G

Chroma 3nm Red, Green, Blue Filters

 

Acquisition: NINA, Sharpcap for PA

 

Stacked PI, bias, flats, flatdarks

Processed/edited in PI, very minor editing in PS/LR

 

High Resolution Image: www.astrobin.com/pe8h14/B/

 

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B72 The Snake Nebula & B68 Molecular cloud in wide field.

I am sure there's other named objects here, but these were my targets :)

 

Lying in the Ophiuchus constellation, B72 is the S shaped dark nebula in the centre of this image, while B68 is the darker jet black cloud next to it.

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Askar FMA135

ZWO UV/IR cut filter

ASI533MC

ASIAIR Plus

ASI290MM & ZWO guide scope

Skywatcher EQM35

50x180" subs.

  

The IC 59 nebula is a faint emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia, located near the bright star Gamma Cassiopeia (~550 light-years away). It exhibits a combination of red (ionized hydrogen gas emission) and blue (reflected starlight from dust) glows. IC 59 is slightly farther from Gamma Cassiopeia than its companion nebula, IC 63, resulting in weaker hydrogen emission and more reflection. It highlights how ultraviolet radiation from massive stars shapes nearby gas and dust clouds.

 

Equipments:

 

Imaging Telescope

 

Celestron EdgeHD 11"

 

Imaging Camera

 

ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

 

Mount

 

Sky-Watcher CQ350

 

Filters

 

Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm · Antlia Luminance 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Blue 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Green 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Red 36 mm

 

Accessories

 

Celestron 0.7X Reducer EdgeHD1100 (94241) · Primaluce Lab ARCO 2" rotator · Primaluce Lab ESATTO 2" LP low profile robotic focuser

 

Software

 

Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto ,PixInsight · Stefan Berg Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy (N.I.N.A. / NINA)

  

Acquisition details

 

Dates:

Sept. 27 - 28, 2024

Sept. 30, 2024

Frames:

Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm: 77×300″(6h 25′)

Antlia Luminance 36 mm: 50×300″(4h 10′)

Antlia V-Pro Blue 36 mm: 30×300″(2h 30′)

Antlia V-Pro Green 36 mm: 30×300″(2h 30′)

Antlia V-Pro Red 36 mm: 30×300″(2h 30′)

Integration:

18h 5′

Avg. Moon age:

25.97 days

Avg. Moon phase:

14.75%

Welcome to the constellation Vela, where the cosmos tells a story of creation and destruction. At the center of this image lies RCW 38, a stellar nursery where young stars are born amidst glowing gas and dust, lighting up their surroundings.

 

In the bottom-right, the striking Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736) is a glowing filament of the Vela Supernova Remnant, a structure formed by a massive stellar explosion thousands of years ago. Next to it, the blue filaments - highlighted using an OIII filter - trace ionized oxygen gas, part of the same remnant. Nearby stars like c Vel, f Vel, and g Vel shine brightly within this tapestry of light.

 

In contrast, the serene NGC 2670 star cluster in the top-left adds a sense of calm to this dynamic scene.

 

This image was processed in the HOO palette, combining hydrogen and oxygen emissions to create the vibrant reds and blues. It represents over 14h of imaging time and careful post-processing to bring out these intricate details.

 

Details:

• Antlia 3nm H-alpha: 39×600″ (6h 30′)

• Antlia 3nm OIII: 47×600″ (7h 50′)

• Integration Time: 14h 20′

• Telescope: William Optics RedCat 51 II

• Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

• Mount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro

 

The universe is a story of beginnings and endings, with regions like RCW 38 and the Vela Nebula serving as stunning chapters. Follow for more journeys through the stars!

 

Acquisition, processing and copyright: Rod Prazeres Astrophotography

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High def image can be provided on request.

*** 6h Journey to Rho Ophiuchi ***

 

Rho Ophiuchi is one of the most colorful regions in the night sky, located near the constellation Ophiuchus. This celestial wonder showcases a stunning array of dark clouds, bright reflection nebulae, and vivid emission nebulae. Additionally, this image prominently features the bright star Antares, the globular clusters M4 and NGC 6144, and the star Alniyat, adding to the rich tapestry of this celestial scene.

 

What’s in the Image?

 

Dark Clouds:

The dark patches are molecular clouds, dense regions of gas and dust where new stars are born. They block the light from the stars behind them, creating a beautiful contrast against the brighter regions.

 

Bright Reflection Nebulae:

The blue areas are reflection nebulae. They glow because the light from nearby stars reflects off the dust particles in the cloud. These stars aren’t hot enough to ionize the gas, but their light scatters, creating a beautiful blue hue.

 

Emission Nebulae:

The reddish areas are emission nebulae. The gas here is energized by nearby hot stars, causing it to glow. This glow comes from hydrogen gas, the most common element in these regions.

 

Notable Stars and Clusters:

 

• Antares: This bright star is prominently depicted in the image. It is one of the brightest stars in the night sky and part of the Scorpius constellation.

• Alniyat: Another bright star that adds to the visual spectacle.

• Globular Clusters M4 and NGC 6144: These clusters appear as dense collections of stars, adding to the intricate details of the region.

 

Equipment Used:

 

• Telescope: William Optics RedCat 51 II

• Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

• Mount: Skywatcher NEQ-6 Pro

 

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Behold the majestic Seagull Nebula, soaring in the cosmic ocean of the night sky.

 

Fun fact: this nebula is actually a combination of three nebulae - resembling the head, wings, and body of a seagull - each with distinct structures and formations, creating a stunning celestial mosaic in the sky.

The Rosette Nebula! It is unique for its vast cluster of young stars, unlike many nebulae which don't have such dense star formations. In size it’s almost double the size of the Eagle Nebula - 130 light years in diameter. To have an idea, you can fit 6.8 million of our suns inside .

It’s that time of the year again! Presenting the Christmas Tree and Cone Nebula wide view, but with twist! A custom color palette.

 

The iconic NGC 2264, featuring the Christmas Tree Cluster and the Cone Nebula. The dense star cluster, shaped like a festive tree, is surrounded by wisps of gas and dust, creating a stunning contrast. The Cone Nebula, a dark, pillar-like formation, adds an element of mystery as it juts out from the surrounding clouds.

 

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Acquired and processed By Rod Prazeres Astrophotography.

Integration time: 18h 20m

 

Equipment Used:

 

Telescope: RedCat 51 II

Camera: ZWO Astrophotography ASI2600MM Pro

Mount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro

 

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It’s that time of the year again! Presenting the Christmas Tree and Cone Nebula wide view, but with twist! A custom color palette.

 

The iconic NGC 2264, featuring the Christmas Tree Cluster and the Cone Nebula. The dense star cluster, shaped like a festive tree, is surrounded by wisps of gas and dust, creating a stunning contrast. The Cone Nebula, a dark, pillar-like formation, adds an element of mystery as it juts out from the surrounding clouds.

 

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Acquired and processed By Rod Prazeres Astrophotography.

Integration time: 18h 20m

 

Equipment Used:

 

Telescope: RedCat 51 II

Camera: ZWO Astrophotography ASI2600MM Pro

Mount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro

 

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Marte

2022-12-20

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Telescopio Celestron C9.25

Filtro cut UV/IR

Video de 30" con cámara ZWO-ASI120MC-S en foco primario en cada objetivo.

Apilado con AVIStack

Edición Topaz, GIMP y LR

 

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NGC 2264 - Christmas Tree Cluster in Monoceros

Christmas came early this year 😁

 

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The Christmas Tree Cluster, nestled in the constellation Monoceros, is a stunning cosmic ensemble of stars that forms a shape reminiscent of a holiday tree. About 2,600 light-years away, this cluster glows with young, luminous stars, creating a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. It's a perfect celestial example of how the universe can mirror familiar Earthly shapes, offering a fascinating glimpse into the vastness of space for astronomy enthusiasts and novices alike.

 

Equipment:

William Optics RedCat 51 II

ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro

 

Frames:

Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm: 89×300″(7h 25′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C

Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm: 67×300″(5h 35′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C

Antlia 3nm Narrowband Sulfur II 36 mm: 64×300″(5h 20′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C

 

Integration: 18h 20′

Bortle Dark-Sky Scale: 6.00

Processing Music: Nightwish

Nuestro Sol, nuestra estrella estuvo dando un espectáculo estos días mostrando una gran cantidad de manchas solares, que son producto de unas fuerzas magnéticas enormes. La mancha 3190 que fotografié, tiene un diámetro de 4 a 5 veces nuestra Tierra y la mancha es una pequeña parte del Sol. 😱

 

Video de 2000 frames

Telescopio Celestron C9.25, barlow 2x, filtro cut UV IR

 

[ZWO ASI120MC-S]

Capture Limit = 2000frames

Colour Format = RAW16

Gain = 20

StartCapture = 2023-01-21T15:49:45.268Z

 

AVISTACK

Topaz

 

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M8 Nebula, or the Lagoon Nebula, is a striking cloud of gas and dust situated around 4,000 to 6,000 light-years away in the Sagittarius constellation. It's a breathtaking emission nebula, which means it glows due to the radiation from young, hot stars within it. This was my second DSO ever.

Luna 2022-10-12

1. Cráter Petavius.

2. Cráter Langrenus.

3. Cráter Geminus.

4. Mar de la Crisis.

 

Telescopio Celestron C9.25

Filtro cut UV/IR

Video de 30" con cámara ZWO-ASI120MC-S en foco primario en cada objetivo.

Apilado con AVIStack

Edición Topaz

 

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Join me on a cosmic journey to the hauntingly beautiful Witch Head Nebula, floating 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Eridanus.

 

This spectral cloud, shaped like a witch’s profile, stretches across space illuminated by nearby stars, including the bright Cursa (β Eri). If you look closely, you can also spot Kursi al Jauzah II (ψ Eri) further down.

 

In the background, several faint galaxies—millions of light-years away—are visible, including NGC 1720, NGC 1726, NGC 1752, NGC 1779, and others, hiding among the nebula’s tendrils. What you’re seeing is the combined glow of starlight reflected in the dust, enhanced by H-alpha data that brings out the rich, deep-red hydrogen gas lingering in the area—an essential element for star formation.

 

This nebula reveals how the interplay of light and gas creates such a mesmerizing cosmic scene.

Manchas solares 3354 del 1 de julio 2023

Esta región tiene 22 manchas al menos las cuales son más grandes que la Tierra.

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Celestron C9.25

Filtro solar Baader

Reductor 0.6x

Cámara ZWO-ASI120MC-S

Video de 30"

Procesado en ASIStack, GIMP, Topaz, LR

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In today's episode of "what does this button do", I present the outcome of my messing around - a Cyanotype version of my Rosette nebula 😆😁

The Rosette Nebula! It is unique for its vast cluster of young stars, unlike many nebulae which don't have such dense star formations. In size it’s almost double the size of the Eagle Nebula - 130 light years in diameter. To have an idea, you can fit 6.8 million of our suns inside .

"Oceanic Cosmos": The Dolphin Head Nebula in Aquatic Hues.

  

My latest acquisition, not sure how I feel about this yet, I may choose to add more data later.

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ABOUT THE ACQUISITION

  

Despite being observed from a Bortle 6 location in my Brisbane backyard, the nebula's charm is vividly captured. The observation challenges however were significant due to the month's full moon and suboptimal FWHM readings between 2.76" and 3.46" due to high clouds. Because of this, I was not able to highlight the presence of a round bubble at the bottom edge of the nebula (planetary nebula candidate PNG 234.9-09.7). You can *just* slightly see its presence if you know what you're looking for.

  

Nonetheless, some of the nebula's details were seized at a modest focal length of 250mm using a RedCat 51 telescope. The image is further embellished by the bright presence of the red-orange supergiant O¹ Canis Majoris and the stellar ensemble of the open cluster Collinder 121, adding depth to the celestial scene captured from this urban setting.

  

ABOUT THE WIDEVIEW

  

This astrophotography endeavor captures a broader celestial landscape beyond the Dolphin Nebula, spanning from -22º to -26º in declination and extending from 6h50min to 7h in right ascension. Centered at RA 06h54m14s.93 and DEC -23°51′59″.9, the image offers a wide field of view of approximately 3.007 degrees, with a pixel scale of 3.879 arcsec/pixel and oriented at -89.219 degrees. This wideview includes not only SH2-308 but also other significant astronomical features such as SH2-303 and the planetary nebulae candidates PK233-10.1 and PK236-10.1. The detailed capture of this expansive celestial region, despite the challenges posed by less-than-ideal observing conditions, showcases a rich tapestry of stellar and nebular phenomena, adding a broader context to the captivating scene centered on the Dolphin Nebula.

  

ABOUT THE NEBULA

  

The Dolphin Nebula, also known as SH2-308, is a captivating emission nebula formed by the intense ultraviolet radiation from the Wolf-Rayet star WR6, also known as EZ Canis Majoris. This star, a luminous beacon with over 600,000 times the sun's brightness yet only 26 times its mass, plays a pivotal role in the nebula's striking appearance. Predominantly illuminated by OIII emissions, the nebula's intricate structures, reminiscent of a dolphin's brain, are also accentuated in Ha emissions.

  

TECHNICAL DETAILS

  

Dates:

Feb. 17 - 18, 2024

Feb. 20 - 23, 2024

Feb. 26, 2024

Feb. 29 - March 2, 2024

  

Frames:

Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm: 132×300″(11h) (gain: 100.00) -10°C bin 1×1

Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm: 94×300″(7h 50′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C bin 1×1

Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm: 25×600″(4h 10′) (gain: 100.00) -10°C bin 1×1

  

Avg. Moon phase:

80.92%

  

Bortle Dark-Sky Scale:

6.00

  

Telescope: William Optics RedCat 51 II

Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

Mounts: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro

Filters: Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm · Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm

  

Processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop

  

Thanks for looking!

 

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Les Pléiades, ou amas M45, sont un amas ouvert d'étoiles qui s'observe depuis les deux hémisphères, dans la constellation du Taureau. L'exactitude de la distance de l'amas à la Terre fait débat. Cette distance, selon les différents instruments techniques utilisés, est estimée à environ 444 années-lumière.

  

ZWO ASI294MC PRO Camera

 

Explore Scientific ed80 and explore scientific field flattener (bad luck finding the sweet spot for the flattener)

 

Guiding: orion 50mm scope with Starshoot camera

Celestron AVX mount

Optolong L-pro filter

APT/PHD/Stellarium /sharpcap for polar alignment

Gain 139

60 × 240s

Temp -10 degrees C

Dithering every 4th

25 dark frames

Bortle scale 3-4

Astro Pixel Processor / PS / LR

The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is a nearby galaxy, approximately 160,000 light-years from the Milky Way. Within the LMC lies NGC 2070, known as the Tarantula Nebula, one of the most vibrant star-forming regions in our local group. This combination showcases the stunning tapestry of cosmic evolution.

The Carina Nebula, is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, located in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. Within it is the Eta Carinae - a highly luminous hypergiant star.

Fun fact, there’s a “small” nebula within this nebula known as the Homunculus Nebula (from Latin meaning Little Man). It is believed to have been ejected in an enormous outburst in 1841 which briefly made Eta Carinae the second-brightest star in the sky.

 

The Rosette Nebula! It is unique for its vast cluster of young stars, unlike many nebulae which don't have such dense star formations. In size it’s almost double the size of the Eagle Nebula - 130 light years in diameter. To have an idea, you can fit 6.8 million of our suns inside .

[15-18 juillet 2023 - M16 - Nébuleuse de l'aigle- Les pillers de la création]

M16 est un très jeune amas ouvert situé dans la queue de la constellation du Serpent, à proximité des constellations du Sagittaire et de l'Écu de Sobieski. M16 est entouré par la nébuleuse de l'Aigle dont la désignation est IC 4703.

Magnitude : 6

Distance de la Terre : 7 000 années-lumière

Les Piliers forment le talon de la forme d'aigle de la nébuleuse.

C'est au sein de ces nuages de gaz ionisés que se forment des étoiles

 

J'en suis assez fier car c'est une cible compliquée et assez basse .

Maximun 30° d'altitude pour ma position gps.

145 photos de 60s le 15juillet

111 photos de 150s le 18juillet

Soit 7h de pose sur 2 nuits.

DOF .

Traitement en HOO avec SIRIL et Gimp.

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie a -10°c.

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, avec pôle master en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Extreme. Correcteur de Coma , réducteur 0.95 TS.

Lune 90% .

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Bon Ciel.

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[14 juillet 2023 -NGC 6960 - Nébuleuse du balai de la sorcière]

Nébuleuse des Dentelles du Cygne.

NGC 6960, également appelée nébuleuse du Balai de Sorcière ou Petite Dentelle, est une nébuleuse constituée de gaz ionisé et de poussière située à environ 1 400 années-lumière de la Terre dans la constellation du Cygne.

Magnitude : 7

Distance de la Terre : 1 400 années-lumière

51 photos de 300s soit un peu plus de 4h

16 darks, 16 flats , 100 offsets

Acquisition Nina, guidage phd2.

Traitement SiRil en HOO, Gimp.

Les experts pourront me dire que m'a collimation n'est pas top .(cest réglé depuis, un laser qui avait bougé)

On peut voir le reflet des miroirs sur le halo décalé au niveau de l'étoile lumineuse au centre de la photo.

L'astrophoto est une discipline qui demande de la rigueur .

La moindre erreur se voit directement.

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

Asi 071mc pro.

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, avec pôle master en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Extreme. Correcteur de Coma , réducteur 0.95 TS.

Lune 90% .

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement SIRIL et Gimp.

Bon Ciel.

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[La nébuleuse de la bulle NGC7635 24-25 septembre 2023]

Située près de l'amas ouvert Messier 52 , cette nébuleuse ressemble à une bulle. Elle est formée par le vent stellaire créé par l'étoile SAO 20575 à une vitesse de plus de 1 700 km/s. Cette étoile, excentrée par rapport au nuage, est la plus brillante. Elle est très jeune (moins de 4 millions d'années), très chaude (environ 35 000 degrés) et massive (de 20 à 40 fois la masse solaire). L'étoile n'est pas au centre car le nuage en expansion rencontre une région plus dense et plus froide sur un côté. Elle devrait exploser en supernova dans 10 à 20 millions d'années.

Distances 1400 années-lumière.

Sur cette image 3 cibles sont visibles.

M52 un amas ouvert (l'amas ouvert en bas à droite de la photo) , NGC 7635 (la bulle) et NGC 7538 (la nébuleuse du Lagon Nord) ( en bas à gauche)

Image en HOO, 132 photos de 300s soit 11h de pose

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie à -10°c

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, asi385mc en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Extreme. Correcteur réducteur 0.95 TS.

Lune 70 à 80%

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement SIRIL Pix Insight et Gimp.

Bon Ciel.

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Behold the majestic Seagull Nebula, soaring in the cosmic ocean of the night sky.

 

Fun fact: this nebula is actually a combination of three nebulae - resembling the head, wings, and body of a seagull - each with distinct structures and formations, creating a stunning celestial mosaic in the sky.

It’s that time of the year again! Presenting the Christmas Tree and Cone Nebula wide view, but with twist! A custom color palette.

 

The iconic NGC 2264, featuring the Christmas Tree Cluster and the Cone Nebula. The dense star cluster, shaped like a festive tree, is surrounded by wisps of gas and dust, creating a stunning contrast. The Cone Nebula, a dark, pillar-like formation, adds an element of mystery as it juts out from the surrounding clouds.

 

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Acquired and processed By Rod Prazeres Astrophotography.

Integration time: 18h 20m

 

Equipment Used:

 

Telescope: RedCat 51 II

Camera: ZWO Astrophotography ASI2600MM Pro

Mount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro

 

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The Dolphin Head Nebula found in the Sharpless Catalogue Sh2-308 is a supernova remnant and is the structure left over from the luminous explosions of massive stars that turn supernova. Supernovae are the final evolutionary stage of massive stars. The process of runaway nuclear fusion results in an explosion so bright that, for a brief time, a single supernova can outshine an entire galaxy. After this initial burst it will slowly fade, scarring interstellar space with an expanding bubble of matter known as a supernova remnant. When this fast moving material collides with the interstellar medium it produces spectacular filaments that glow at high temperature.(Info supplied courteously by Fifth Star Labs and Sky Guide Plus)This image has been compiled in narrow band Ha and OIII as an HOO composition. Total subs used was 45 @ 600 seconds

 

My Equipment

Telescope - Esprit 120 ED Super APO w/.77 reducer

Mount - Skywatcher EQ6 Pro

Main Camera - ZWO ASI 294 MM Pro binning 1

Guide Scope - SVBony 60 MM Guide Scope

Guide Camera - ZWO ASI 120 MM Mini

Software

Equipment Control - N.I.N.A. nightly version 2.0

Guiding - PHD2

Pole Alignment - N.I.N.A. 3 point Polar Alignment plugin by Stean Burg

Beelink Gemini T34 Mini PC

Remote Desktop

2 Bright Sparks software for syncing

Stacking & Processing and with PixInsight

The Carina Nebula, is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, located in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. Within it is the Eta Carinae - a highly luminous hypergiant star.

Fun fact, there’s a “small” nebula within this nebula known as the Homunculus Nebula (from Latin meaning Little Man). It is believed to have been ejected in an enormous outburst in 1841 which briefly made Eta Carinae the second-brightest star in the sky.

 

Behold the majestic Seagull Nebula, soaring in the cosmic ocean of the night sky.

 

Fun fact: this nebula is actually a combination of three nebulae - resembling the head, wings, and body of a seagull - each with distinct structures and formations, creating a stunning celestial mosaic in the sky.

[Nuit du 19 au 20 Septembre 2023]

La nébuleuse de la grotte, SH2-155 ou C9 (Cadwell)

Nébuleuse par émission dans la constellation de Cephée.

Distance 2700al

Magnitude +7.69

90 brutes de 300s

DOF

Traitement en HOO

Vous pouvez remarquer les nébuleuses obscures présentes dans cette région.

Beaucoup de gaz hydrogène en rouge et très peu d'ozone en blanc/bleu.

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie à -5°c

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, asi385mc en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Extreme. Correcteur réducteur 0.95 TS.

Lune premier croissant en début de soirée .

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement SIRIL et Gimp.

Bon Ciel.

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La galaxie du Triangle, également appelée M33, est une galaxie spirale située dans la constellation du Triangle. Sans doute satellite de la galaxie d'Andromède.

Magnitude : 5,72

Rayon : 30 000 années-lumière

Étoiles : 40 milliards

Distance de la Terre : 2,723 millions années-lumière

80 brutes de 180s soit 4h de poses.

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie a -5°c

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, asi385mc en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Pro. Correcteur de Coma , réducteur 0.95 TS.

Lune 18% après 2h du matin.

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement PixInsight et Gimp.

Bon Ciel.

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The Carina Nebula, is a large, complex area of bright and dark nebulosity in the constellation Carina, located in the Carina–Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. Within it is the Eta Carinae - a highly luminous hypergiant star.

Fun fact, there’s a “small” nebula within this nebula known as the Homunculus Nebula (from Latin meaning Little Man). It is believed to have been ejected in an enormous outburst in 1841 which briefly made Eta Carinae the second-brightest star in the sky.

 

Nebulosa da Rosetta em Hubble Pallete

 

Nessa interpretação, foi feita uma troca dos canais LRGB.

 

O canal de Luminancia e R foi ocupado pelo canal Vermelho; no G, uma combinação dos canais oririnais Azul (50%) e Verde (50%). No B, um canal mesclado entre Vermelho (60%) e o Verde (40%).

 

Dessa forma, é como se eu estivesse simulando a Palleta do Hubble, que pega os sinais de Enxofre, Hidrogenio e Oxigenio e coloca nos canais RGB que costumamos ter normalmente, dando à imagem essa coloração tipica, com tons azuis, cianos e dourados. Foi possivel essa adaptação com uma câmera colorida porque usei um filtro que separa os canais de transmissão dessas bandas de emissão.

 

As estrelas foram mantidas no padrão RGB.

 

Aqui eu girei a imagem em 90 graus. Você ainda vê a rosa ou agora vê um crânio💀???

 

Dados:

🔭 Telescópio refrator William Optics Zenithstar 61

⚙️Montagem ZWO AM3

📷 ZWO ASI294MC-PRO, ganho 120 @-10°C

🔎Filtro Dualband SV Bony SV220

88x300s, 7h 20' minutos de integração

📍Belo Horizonte, MG, Bortle 8

📅15 e 16/12/2023

 

[NGC 2264 La nébuleuse du cône et l'amas de l'arbre de Noël

18-19 dec 2023 et 13 janvier 2024]

en SHO (palette hubble).

La première session de l'année j'ai pu capturer la couche sulfure de cette nébuleuse ce qui ma permis de reprendre le traitement et de compiler les 3 couches . Halpha, O3, et S2.

A 2500 années-lumière dans la constellation hivernale de la Licorne se cache un amas dont les étoiles dessinent un sapin 🎄

Cette image représente une pouponnière de jeunes etoiles avec un vaste nuage d'hydrogène ionisé au sein duquel brillent de jeunes étoiles très chaudes nouvellement apparues.

Photo prise la nuit du 18 et 19 décembre. Totalise 103 images de 300s soit 8h35min pour les couches Ha et O3

et 18 images de 450s soit 2h15 pour la couche S2 .

J'aurais aimer plus de temps de pose mes les nuages étaient eux aussi de la partie.

Total intégration = 10h50min

Encore un grand merci à Damien Foret pour les explications afin d'arriver à traiter cette nébuleuse (ce qui m'a pris plusieurs heures)

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie à -10°c

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, asi385mc en caméra de guidage.

Filtre idas NBZ et S2 Svbony.

Correcteur de Coma , réducteur 0.95 TS.

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement Pix Insight (et Gimp pour le nom.)

Bon Ciel.

#Astrophographie #Astropho #Astrophotography #CielProfond #ngc2264 #NébuleuseduCône #ChristmasTreeCluster #Deepsky #PoseLongue #LongExposure #autoguidage #autoguiding #AstroPhotographieAmateur

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www.zwoastro.com/2024/06/13/astrophotographers-story-giac...

[M31- La grande Galaxie d'Andromède , 20-21 Août 2023]

La grande galaxie d'Andromède notre voisine.

Située à 2,55 millions d'années-lumière.

Elle se rapproche de nous et nous percutera dans 4 millierds d'années.

 

Mosaique de 2 panneaux de 180 brutes de 100s soit 5 heures par panneau.

 

Conditions difficiles avec la chaleur.

 

Première mosaïque du Ciel profond pour moi.

Encore Merci à @dams_astro pour son aide pour que je réussisse la recomposition des tuiles.

 

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie a -10°c (avec beaucoup de difficultés vue la canicule )

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, asi385mc en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Pro. Correcteur de Coma , réducteur 0.95 TS.

Lune premier croissant en début de soirée .

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement SIRIL AstroPixel et Gimp.

 

Bon Ciel.

 

#Astrophographie #Astropho #Astrophotography #CielProfond #M31 #Messier31 #GalaxieAndromede #AndromedaGalaxy #Deepsky #PoseLongue #LongExposure #autoguidage #autoguiding #AstroPhotographieAmateur

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[ Messier 63- M63- La galaxie du Tournesol- 11 Avril 2024 ]

M63 (NGC 5055) est une galaxie spirale située dans la constellation des Chiens de chasse.

On lui donne parfois le nom de galaxie du Tournesol "Sunflower Galaxy"

Messier 63 a une magnitude visuelle de 8,6, et des dimensions apparentes de 10’ * 6’.

La distance de M 63 est d’environ 37 millions d’années-lumière, et son diamètre d’approximativement 90 000 années-lumière.

4h45 d'intégration.

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie à -10°c

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 50 160, Player One Cérès en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Pro

Correcteur de Coma , réducteur 0.95 TS.

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement Pix Insight (et Gimp pour le nom.)

#astrophographie #astrophography #astrophotographieamateur #autoguidage #astropho #ASIWEEK #SunFlowerGalaxy #poselongue #GalaxieDuTournesol #M63 #Messier63 #LongExposure

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A pair of interacting Galaxies (NGC 4435 and NGC 4438) known as Markarian's Eyes. Other dimmer galaxies float alongside. You'll be able to pick up brighter parts of the chain with a pair of 100mm binoculars in dark skies, but a telescope is the better way to look at these. This is a RGB image captured over few nights in bad conditions and seeing. I have annotated the image as well but only shows about half of the galaxies and interesting items in the picture. Markarian's Chain is the stretch of galaxies that forms part of the Virgo Cluster. When viewed from Earth, the galaxies lie along a smoothly curved line.

A pair of interacting Galaxies (NGC 4435 and NGC 4438) known as Markarian's Eyes. Other dimmer galaxies float alongside. You'll be able to pick up brighter parts of the chain with a pair of 100mm binoculars in dark skies, but a telescope is the better way to look at these. This is a RGB image captured over few nights in bad conditions and seeing. I have annotated the image as well but only shows about half of the galaxies and interesting items in the picture. Markarian's Chain is the stretch of galaxies that forms part of the Virgo Cluster. When viewed from Earth, the galaxies lie along a smoothly curved line.

[ Messier 63- M63- La galaxie du Tournesol- 11 Avril 2024 ]

M63 (NGC 5055) est une galaxie spirale située dans la constellation des Chiens de chasse.

On lui donne parfois le nom de galaxie du Tournesol "Sunflower Galaxy"

Messier 63 a une magnitude visuelle de 8,6, et des dimensions apparentes de 10’ * 6’.

La distance de M 63 est d’environ 37 millions d’années-lumière, et son diamètre d’approximativement 90 000 années-lumière.

4h45 d'intégration.

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie à -10°c

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 50 160, Player One Cérès en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Pro

Correcteur de Coma , réducteur 0.95 TS.

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement Pix Insight (et Gimp pour le nom.)

#astrophographie #astrophography #astrophotographieamateur #autoguidage #astropho #ASIWEEK #SunFlowerGalaxy #poselongue #GalaxieDuTournesol #M63 #Messier63 #LongExposure

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Messier 31

La grande galaxie d'Andromède ( encore une fois 😉)

30 octobre 2023

Conditions difficiles avec la Lune à 80% et un voile nuageux persistant qui m'a donné du fil à retordre

25 prises de 300s soit 2h05 d'ouverture de capteur

Matériel :

Newton 200 800 sur Eq6r pro,

asi Zwo 071mcpro refroidie à -10°c

Focuser EAF zwo.

Lunette guide 30 120, asi385mc en caméra de guidage.

Filtre optolong L Pro. Correcteur de Coma , réducteur x0,75 .

Acquisition NINA, guidage Phd2.

Traitement PixInsight et Gimp.

Bon Ciel.

#Astrophographie #Astropho #Astrophotography #CielProfond #M31 #Messier31 #GalaxieAndromede #AndromedaGalaxy #Deepsky #PoseLongue #LongExposure #autoguidage #autoguiding #AstroPhotographieAmateur

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