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Sometimes we need the heavens to smile down on us. This smile in the sky happened back in around 2008 and consists of Venus, Jupiter and a crescent moon all in just the right place at the right time!
The camera information showing that it was taken in April 2010 is incorrect. I believe it was December 2008.
Taken in the driveway of my home in Burnie in Northern Tasmania with a little Canon Powershot S3 IS which was my second ever digital camera.
The Butterfly Nebula, also known as IC 1318, the Gamma Cygni Nebula, and the Sadr Region, is a celestial object that lies in the heart of the Cygnus constellation. Narowband image processed in Hubble Pallet SHO. Technical Info:
68 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
66 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
58 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 16 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 2.0 and Photoshop 2022
IC-443 the Jellyfish nebula is a galactic supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini and it's distance from Earth is roughly 5,000 liight years away. Technical info: 116 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
155 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
142 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
135 x 1300 sec. OPTOLONG L-eNhance filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 45.7 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8-9 and Photoshop 2022
I was using the moon to help me autofocus for my shot of Jupiter and Saturn, so.....while I was there, I took a shot or two. Focal length on this Nikon P900 shot is the equivalent of around 2000mm and as the moon was very high in the sky, it was nicely unaffected by atmospheric distortions.
Messier 63 (M63), also known as the Sunflower Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the northern constellation Canes Venatici. The Sunflower Galaxy lies roughly 37 million light years from Earth. Technical info: 63 x 180 sec. ZWO Red filter
65 x 180 sec. ZWO Green filter
64 x 180 sec. Zwo Blue filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 9.6 hours
Celestron Edge HD 9.25 f/10
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8-9, and Photoshop CC 2023
The Pacman Nebula also known as NGC 281 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky Way's Perseus Spiral Arm. Technical Info:
64 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
61 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
62 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
66 x 180 sec. OPTOLONG L-eNhance filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 21.1 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Deep Sky Stacker 4.2.6, Pixinsight 1.8.8, and Photoshop CC 2021
The Triangulum Galaxy is a spiral galaxy 2.73 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Triangulum. Technical Info:
56 x 180 sec. . OPTOLONG L-eNhance filter
52 x 180 sec. ZWO Red filter
47 x 180 sec. ZWO Green filter
46 x 180 sec. Zwo Blue filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 10 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8-9, and Photoshop CC 202
Monkey Head Nebula NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is located about 6,400 light-years away from Earth. Technical Info: 95 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
123 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
128 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
91 x 1300 sec. OPTOLONG L-eNhance filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 36.4 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8-9 and Photoshop 2022
Monkey Head Nebula NGC 2174 is an emission nebula located in the constellation Orion and is associated with the open star cluster NGC 2175 It is located about 6,400 light-years away from Earth. Technical Info: 95 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
123 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
128 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
91 x 1300 sec. OPTOLONG L-eNhance filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 36.4 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8-9 and Photoshop 2022
The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) is a reflection/emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. Technical Info:
111 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
99 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 17.5 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 2.0
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.9-1 and Photoshop 2023
The Orion Nebula Messier 42, M42 is a diffuse nebula situated in the Milky Way Galaxy, south of Orion's Belt in the constellation of Orion. M42 is located 1344 light years away, and is the closest region of massive star formation to Earth.
The Running Man Nebula M43 is a popular target for amateur astrophotographers, as it lies close to the Orion Nebula and has many guide stars. The outline of the running man shows up primarily in photographs; it is difficult to perceive visually through telescope, thought the reflection nebula itself is visible in small to medium apertures in dark skies.
Additionally the sparse scattering of bright stars without nebulosity at the top of this image is NGC 1981, a compact and detached cluster.
Equipment:
Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triple Refractor Telescope
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Orion 50mm Helical Guide Scope & StarShoot AutoGuider
Orion 38mm clear-aperture Field Flattener
PHD2 Guiding Software
Astronomy Tool Actions
Thank you for your comments,
Gemma
The Rosette Nebula (also known as Caldwell 49) is a large spherical H II region (circular in appearance) located near one end of a giant molecular cloud in the Monoceros region of the Milky Way Galaxy. The open cluster NGC 2244 (Caldwell 50) is closely associated with the nebulosity, the stars of the cluster having formed from the nebula's matter.
The cluster and nebula lie at a distance of some 5,000 light-years from Earth and measure roughly 130 light years in diameter.
The radiation from the young stars excites the atoms in the nebula, causing them to emit radiation themselves producing the emission nebula we see. The mass of the nebula is estimated to be around 10,000 solar masses.
Equipment:
Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triple Refractor Telescope
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Orion 50mm Helical Guide Scope & StarShoot AutoGuider
Orion 38mm clear-aperture Field Flattener
PHD2 Guiding Software
Astronomy Tool Actions
Thank you for your comments,
Gemma
M45 The Pliedies also known as The Seven Sisters is an asterism and an open star cluster in the constellation Taurus. M45 is at a distance of about 444 light years and is the nearest star cluster to Earth.
The Horsehead Nebula, also known as Barnard 33, is a dark Nebula in the constellation Orion. The Nebula is located just to the south of Alnitak, the easternmost star of Orion's Belt and is part to the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.
The Nebula was first recorded in 1888 by Scottish astronomer William Fleming on a photographic plate taken at the Harvard College Observatory. The Horsead Nebula is approximately 1500 light years from Earth. It is one of the most identifiable nebulae because of its resemblance to a horse's head.
Due to its recognizable shape the Horsehead Nebula is one of the most famous celestial objects.
The Flame Nebula, designated as NGC 2024 and SH2-277, is an emission nebula in the constellation of Orion. It's about 900 to 1,500 light-years away
The bright star Alnitak, the easternmost star in the Belt of Orion, shines energetic ultraviolet light into the Flame and this knocks electron away from the great clouds of hydrogen gas that reside there. Much of the glow results when the electron and ionized hydrogen recombine
Equipment:
Astro-Tech AT80EDT f/6 ED Triple Refractor Telescope
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount
Orion 50mm Helical Guide Scope & StarShoot AutoGuider
Orion 38mm clear-aperture Field Flattener
PHD2 Guiding Software
Astronomy Tool Actions
Thank you for your comments,
Gemma
The Orion Nebula (M42) this long exposure (10 hrs) was taken using luminance and narrowband filters, my Explore Scientific ED 102 mm telescope, and a dedicated astrophotography camera in my backyard.
NGC 6960 which is commonly known as the Veil Nebula or The Witch’s Broom is the western half of the Cygnus Loop. This is a large supernova remnant in the constellation of Cygnus.
Technical Info:
197 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
212 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
148 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 46.4 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor, Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.IN.A. 2.0
Image processing Pixinsight 2.0 and Photoshop 2022
La galaxie du Triangle, également appelée M33 ou NGC 598, est une galaxie spirale de type SA(s)cd appartenant au Groupe local et située dans la constellation du Triangle. Sans doute satellite de la galaxie d'Andromède, sa distance au Soleil est assez mal connue. C'est la troisième galaxie la plus massive du Groupe local, après la galaxie d'Andromède et la Voie lactée mais devant le Grand Nuage de Magellan.
The Triangulum Galaxy is a spiral galaxy 2.73 million light-years (ly) from Earth in the constellation Triangulum. It is catalogued as Messier 33 or NGC (New General Catalogue) 598. The galaxy is the second-smallest spiral galaxy in the Local Group after the Large Magellanic Cloud, which is a Magellanic-type spiral galaxy. It is believed to be a satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy.
(Source: wikipedia)
= Acquisition =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 OSC
iOptron CEM26
WO UniGuide 50/200 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
@Astrobox 2.0 -- St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec -- Bortle 9
13, 14, 16, 16, 27 et 28 septembre 2024
-- Filtre L-Pro 120sec x 220 (7h20)
-- Filtre L-Pro 180sec x 137 (6h50)
-- Filtre IDAS-NBZ 180sec x 135 (6h45)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, Starnet++, GraXpert & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 17h40
AstroM1
The Pinwheel Galaxy M101 NGC 5457 is a face-on spiral galaxy 21 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Ursa Major. A new supernova (SN 2023ixf) was just discovered in M101 (starburst). This image was taken from my backyard with my Celestron Edge HD 9.25 telescope.
Acquisition:
Rising Cam IMX571 color + Zenithstar73
iOptron CEM26 + iPolar
Filtre IDAS NBZ
ZWO ASI224MC + WO Uniguide 120mm
NINA & PHD2
Séances:.
15 et 16 avril 2023 : 68 x 300 sec -- Gain 101, Offset 901, Cooled @ -5 cel.
Traitement/processing :
Siril & Gimp
AstroM1
(rsi2x.1)
L'amas des Pléiades, les Pléiades ou amas M45, est 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. Elle contient NGC1432 et NGC1435.
The Pleiades (also known as Seven Sisters and Messier 45 (M45), is an asterism of an open star cluster containing young B-type stars in the northwest of the constellation Taurus. At a distance of about 444 light-years, it is among the nearest star clusters to Earth and the nearest Messier object to Earth, being the most obvious star cluster to the naked eye in the night sky.
(source: wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 32/120 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photo =
4 nuits : 20, 28 et 29 septembre et 2 octobre 2025 -- Filtre L-Pro --120s x 257 (8h35)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, GraXpert, Starnet++ & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 7h10
@Astrobox 2.0 / Bortle 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1
IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula, is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Aurig. It is about 1,500 light-years away from Earth.. Technical Info:
15 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
15 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
15 x 300 sec. Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 3.8 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -25°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-Plate Solver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8, and Photoshop CC 2021
IMG_8889 copy TIFF File Raw
Tags:
"Waxing Gibbous Moon"
"Solar Illumination"
"Backyard Astronomy"
"PhotoShot SX70 HS"
The Phantom of the Opera nebula is a faint emission nebula in the constellation of Cassiopeia (sh2 173, LBN593)
La nébuleuse du Fantôme de l'Opéra est une nébuleuse a faible émission située dans la constellation de Cassiopée (sh2-173, LBN 593)
(source : wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 32/120 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= 4 séances photo =
11, 12, 14 et 16 octobre 2025 -- Filtre IDAS NBZ --300s x 296
(Intégration : 24h40)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, Starnet++, GraXpert & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 21h15
@Astrobox 2.0 / Bortle 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1
Heart nebula (IC 1805) taken with my mono CMOS astro-camera with narrowband filters and then colored during post-processing with SHO (SII, Ha, OIII) palette. Image data was collected using my ES 102 mm telescope and the field of view (FOV) only covered about 2/3 of the nebula. I am working on new image of this nebula using a mosaic technique to capture the entire nebula. Technical Info:
76 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
82 x 300 sec. Astronomik OIII 12 nm filter
78 x 300 sec Astronomik SII 12 nm filter
81 x 180 sec. OPTOLONG L-eNhance filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 26.5 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Deep Sky Stacker 4.2.6, Pixinsight 1.8.8, and Photoshop CC 2021.
Messier 94 is a spiral galaxy in the mid-northern constellation Canes Venatici. Technical Info:
104 x 180 sec. . OPTOLONG L-eNhance filter
97 x 180 sec. ZWO Red filter
93 x 180 sec. ZWO Green filter
86 x 180 sec. Zwo Blue filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 19 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -15°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-PlateSolver 2 via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8-9, and Photoshop CC 2022
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
Sharpcap
= Séance photo =
@Astrobox 2.0
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
Bortle 9
= Traitement/processing =
PIPP, Autostakkert, Registax & Affinity Photo 2
AstroM1
NGC 281 est une région HII située à environ 10 000 années-lumière de la Terre dans la constellation de Cassiopée. D'un diamètre d'environ 100 années-lumière, elle fait partie du bras de Persée.
NGC 281, IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia and is part of the Milky Way's Perseus Spiral Arm.
(source: wikipedia)
= Acquisition =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Nikon D5300 Mod
iOptron CEM26
WO UniGuide 50/200 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
28 octobre, 12 novembre, 14 décembre et 24 décembre 2024
-- Filtre IDAS 180sec x 100 (exp. 5h)
@Astrobox 2.0 -- St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec -- Bortle 9
= Traitement/processing =
Siril & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 4h00
AstroM1
Total solar eclipse April 8th, 2024
Nikon D5100 + Nikkor AF 70-300 @300mm
Thousand Oaks Optical ND5 SolarLite Filter
Mosaïque de 22 images du Soleil
Sun mosaic composed of 22 images
Entre 1/500s et 1/50s -- F/9 -- ISO 100
@St-Jean-sur-Richlieu, Québec
AstroM1
2e cible photographiée à l'approche de la pleine Lune. Le ciel était turbulant et le seeing/transparence était plutôt ordinaire. Ce amas demeure un beau petit bijou céleste!
Merci pour votre visite. Le ciel est beau!
M92 (NGC 6341) est un amas globulaire situé dans la constellation d'Hercule à environ 25 775 a.l. (8,3 kpc) du Soleil et à 31 310 a.l. (9,6 kpc) du centre de la Voie lactée.
Messier 92 (also known as M92, M 92, or NGC 6341) is a globular cluster of stars in the northern constellation of Hercules.
(source : wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
Risingcam IMX571 color
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 50/200 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
9 avril 2025 - L-Pro -- 120s x 58 (1h56)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 1h45
@Astrobox 2.0
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
Bortle 9
AstroM1
La nébuleuse du Lion (Sh2-132) est une grande nébuleuse en émission faible visible dans la constellation de Céphée. Elle est située à une distance d'environ 3 200 pc (∼10 400 années-lumières).
The Lion Nebula (sh2-132) is a weak emission nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. It is 10 400 light years away from us.
(source : wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 32/120 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= 3 séances photo =
30 septembre, 1er et 2 octobre 2025 -- Filtre IDAS NBZ -- 180s x 324
(Intégration : 16h12 min)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, Starnet++, GraXpert & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 13h54
@Astrobox 2.0 / Bortle 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1
Le double amas de Persée (ou simplement double amas) est le nom commun d'un ensemble d'amas ouverts visibles à l'œil nu, NGC 884 et NGC 869. Il est situé dans la constellation de Persée.
The Double Cluster (also known as Caldwell 14) consists of the open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884 (often designated h Persei and χ (chi) Persei, respectively), which are close together in the constellation Perseus. Both visible with the naked eye, NGC 869 and NGC 884 lie at a distance of about 7,500 light years in the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way galaxy.
(source : wikipedia)
= Acquisition =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 OSC
iOptron CEM26
WO UniGuide 50/200 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
16 et 17 octobre 2024
-- Filtre L-Pro 60sec x 251 (exp. 4h11)
@Astrobox 2.0 -- St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec -- Bortle 9
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, GraXpert & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 3h25
AstroM1
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
Sharpcap
= Séance photo =
@Astrobox 2.0
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
Bortle 9
28 septembre 2024 à 10h30
Filtre UV/IR
Best 350 de 3500 x 8 ms
Gain 100, refroidi -10oC
= Traitement/processing =
PIPP, Autostakkert, Registax & Affinity Photo 2
AstroM1
Wikipedia:
The California Nebula (NGC 1499/Sh2-220) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. Its name comes from its resemblance to the outline of the US State of California in long exposure photographs.
La nébuleuse Californie (également appelée NGC 1499) est une nébuleuse en émission située dans la constellation de Persée. Elle a été nommée ainsi car sa forme ressemble approximativement à celle de l'état de la Californie sur les photographies à longue pose. D'une longueur d'environ 70 années-lumière, NGC 1499 se trouve à environ 1 500 années-lumière de la Terre, ce qui fait d'elle l'une des régions HII les plus proches du système solaire.
Acquisition:
Rising Cam IMX571 color + Zenithstar73
iOptron CEM26 + iPolar
ZWO ASI224MC + WO Uniguide 120mm
NINA & PHD2
Séances:
- Nebuleuse: 28 août, 1er et 17 septembre 2023 : Filtre IDAS NBZ / 300 sec x 60
- Étoiles: 22 et 24 septembre 2023 : Filtre UV-IR Cut / 60 sec x 100
Traitement/processing :
Siril, StarNet++ & Gimp
@Astrobox 2.0 / St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1
La Nébuleuse du Crabe (M 1, Messier 1, NGC 1952, Sh2-244, LBN 833) est située dans le constellation du Taureau (près de l'étoile Zéta Tauri). La nébuleuse du Crabe contient un pulsar et est un rémanent de supernova issue de l'explosion d'une étoile. L'explosion de cette supernova a été observée par des astronome chinois vers l'année 1050. C'est le premier objet du ciel profond répertorier par Messier.
The Crab Nebula (M1, Messier1, NGC1952, LBN833) is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula located in the constellation of Taurus, close to the star Zeta Tauri.
(source : wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 32/120 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= 5 séances photo =
- 29 septembre 2025 : Filtre IDAS NBZ ---120s x 45
- 30 septembre et 1, 2 et 17 octobre 2025 : Filtre IDAS NBZ ---180s x 174
(Intégration : 10h12)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, Starnet++, GraXpert & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 8h55
@Astrobox 2.0 / Bortle 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1
Les Dentelles du Cygne forment un rémanent de supernova dont l'explosion remonterait à une dizaine de milliers d'années. Elles se situent dans la constellation du Cygne. Le nom normalisé de ce rémanent est SNR G074.0-08.6, qui est quelquefois également appelé boucle du Cygne.
The Cygnus Loop (radio source W78, or Sharpless 103) is a large supernova remnant (SNR) in the constellation Cygnus, an emission nebula measuring nearly 3° across.[1] Some arcs of the loop, known collectively as the Veil Nebula or Cirrus Nebula, emit in the visible electromagnetic range.
In the image/dans l'image:
- NGC 6960 : Wertern Veil
- NGC 6992, NGC 6995, and IC 1340
- Pickering's Triangle
- NGC 6974 and NGC 6979
(source Wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 50/200 + ZWO ASI224MC
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
Mosaïque composée de 2 panneaux // 2 panels mosaic
- # 1 : 19 et 26 juillet et 8 août 2024 : Filtre IDAS NBZ -- 139 x 180sec
- # 2 : 18 et 26 juillet et 7 août 2024 : Filtre IDAS NBZ -- 137 x 180sec
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, Image Composite Editor (ICE), Starnet+++ & Gimp
Exposition après traitement : #1 - 5h55min / #2 - 5h42min
@Astrobox 2.0
Échelle de Bortle : niveau 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1
Une image très discrète de la Comète du moment C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) prise entre deux arbres depuis mon petit observatoire.
Avec un ciel aussi pollué et tout juste avant le lever du Soleil, je suis quand même content du résultat!
Bon visionnement!!
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 32/120 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séance photo =
5 octobre 2025 -- Filtre L-Pro --60s x 6 (6 minutes)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, GraXpert & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 6 min
@Astrobox 2.0 / Bortle 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
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Mosaïque des nébuleuses de l'Amérique du Nord (NGC7000) et du Pélican (IC5070) situées dans la constellation du Cygne.
A mosaic of the North America Nebula and of the Pelican Nebula located in the Constellation of Cygnus.
NGC 7000: flic.kr/p/2q4GJmS
IC 5070 : flic.kr/p/2qhc3fj
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 50/200 + ZWO ASI224MC
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
Juillet et septembre 2024 : Filtre IDAS NBZ (pour détails, voir les liens vers les photos individuelles)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, StarNet++ & Gimp
Assemblage en mosaïque: Affinity Photo 2
@Astrobox 2.0
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
Bortle 9
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IC 63, aussi nommée la nébuleuse du Fantôme ou du Fantôme de Cassiopée, est une nébuleuse en émission située dans la constellation de Cassiopée. IC 63 est une nébuleuse diffuse très pâle et indistincte. C'est un objet difficile à voir car noyé sous un flot d'étoiles, étant située sur le parcours de la Voie lactée. (wikipedia)
The Ghost of Cassiopeia is a faint emission nebula (IC63) in the MilkyWay path.
= Acquisition =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 OSC
iOptron CEM26
WO UniGuide 50/200 + ZWO ASI224MC
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
@Astrobox 2.0 -- St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec -- Bortle 9
7 août 2024 : Filtre IDAS-NBZ -- 120s x 78
28 août 2024 : Filtre IDAS NBZ -- 180s x 104
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, Starnet++ & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 7h00
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NGC 7635, aussi nommée la nébuleuse de la Bulle (aussi désignée Caldwell 11 ou sh2-162), est une nébuleuse en émission située dans la constellation de Cassiopée. NGC 7635 a été découverte par l'astronome germano-britannique William Herschel en 1787.
Dans la partie centrale, la nébuleuse de la Pince de homard (Sh2-157), ainsi que la petite nébuleuse NGC7538. Et dans le haut de l'image, l'amas ouvert Messier 52 (M52).
NGC 7635, also known as the Bubble Nebula, Sharpless 162, or Caldwell 11, is an H II region emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies close to the open cluster Messier 52. In the center of the image, the Lobster Claw nebula (sh2-157) and NGC 7538.
(source: Wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 32/120 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photo =
21 et 22 juillet et 6, 7 et 10 août 2025 : Filtre IDAS NBZ --- 180s x 200 (10h)
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, GraXpert, Starnet++ & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 9h15
@Astrobox 2.0 / Bortle 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
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The Pelican Nebula (also known as IC 5070 and IC 5067 is an emission nebula associated with the North America Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. The gaseous contortions of this nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name. Technical Info:
53 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
23 x 300 sec. Optolong L-eXtreme filter
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 6.3 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -20°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-ASTAP via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8 and finished in Photoshop CC 2021
The Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) is an emission nebula located in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. The nebula lies at a distance of 7,100 light-years from Earth. The nebula is in fact a cloud of gas and dust illuminated by the brilliant star within it. Technical Info:
102 x 300 sec. Astronomik Ha 12 nm filter
66 x 300 sec. Optolong L-eHance
Gain 200, Offset 50, Binning 1x1
Total Integration 14 hours
Explore Scientific 102mm f/7 APO Refractor
Sensor cooled to -20°C on ZWO ASI1600MM Pro (mono)
Calibration frames: Bias, Darks, and Flats.
Plate Solve-ASTAP via N.I.N.A. 1.11
Image processing Pixinsight 1.8.8 and finished in Photoshop CC 2021.
Le Soleil aujourd'hui / The Sun today (Spaceweatherlive.com)
* 178 = Nb de taches solaires / Sunspots number
* 12 = Régions de taches solaire / Sunspot regions
* 2 = Plages H-alpha sans taches / H-alpha plages without spots
Risingcam IMX571 color
William Optics Zenithstar73ii
iOptron CEM26
Filtre SVBony UV/IR cut
Filtre Thousand Oaks Solarlite ND5
Exp. 18ms / Gain 100 / caméra refroidie à 10 degrés
Best 10% de 3000
Aquisition: Sharpcap
Traitement: PIPP, AutoStakkert 4.0, Registax et Affinity Photo 2
@Astrobox 2.0 / St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
Sharpcap
= Séance photo =
@Astrobox 2.0
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
Bortle 9
2 juin 2025 @ 19h39
Filtre L-Pro
Best 250 de 1000 x 30ms
= Traitement/processing =
PIPP, Autostakkert, Registax & Affinity Photo 2
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Dumbbell Nebula (or Appel Core Nebula (M27 or NGC6853) in a planetary nebula (nebulosity surrounding a white dwarf) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1360 light-years (wikipedia).
La nébuleuse de l'Haltère est une nébuleuse planétaire située dans la constellation du Petit Renard à environ 1227 années-lumière.
(wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 50/200 + ZWO ASI224MC
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photos =
@Astrobox 2.0 / St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec / Bortle 9
28 juin, 1er et 7 juillet 2024 : Filtre L-Pro 180s
2 et 7 juillet 2024: Filtre IDAS NBZ
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, Starnet++ & Affinity Photo 2
AstroM1
Magnifique duo céleste situé aux frontières des constellations du Cygne et de Céphée.
NGC 6946, aussi nommée la galaxie du Feu d'artifice (ou Caldwell 12, C12), est une galaxie spirale intermédiaire rapprochée et située dans la constellation du Cygne.
NGC 6939 est un très vieil amas ouvert situé dans la constellation de Céphée. Il a été découvert par l'astronome germano-britannique William Herschel en 1798.
NGC6946, sometimes referred to as the Fireworks Galaxy, is a grand design, face-on intermediate spiral galaxy with a small bright nucleus, whose location in the sky straddles the boundary between the northern constellations of Cepheus and Cygnus.
NGC6939 is an open cluster in the constellation Cepheus. It was discovered by William Herschel in 1798.
(source: wikipedia)
= Acquisition info =
William Optics Zenithstar 73ii (FL 430mm)
Risingcam IMX571 color
iOptron CEM26
WO Uniguide 32/120 + Touptek GPM462M
NINA & PHD2
= Séances photo =
- 27 avril, 13 et 26 mai 2025 -- Filtre LPro 120s x 200 et 180s x 45 (8h55)
- 27 mai 2025 -- Filtre IDAS NBZ 300s x 60 (5h)
Allsky - nuit du 13 mai 2025 youtu.be/ZSxYDEoKGHs?si=Ah_X9ACCso9yCK3E
= Traitement/processing =
Siril, GraXpert, Starnet++ & Affinity Photo 2
Temps d'exposition post-traitement : 12h20
@Astrobox 2.0 / Bortle 9
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec
AstroM1