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..and when she exploded, with all her love, and all her pain and all the million unsaid words that lived inside her..
The universe was born.
Simeis 57, also known as the Propeller Nebula, is a captivating celestial object located in the constellation Cygnus.
It is part of the vast Cygnus X molecular cloud, situated approximately 4,600 light-years away from our Solar System.
This intriguing nebula resembles a spinning propeller, with opposing arcs of reddish light extending symmetrically from a common center.
Its unusual appearance has earned it nicknames like the Garden Sprinkler Nebula.
While challenging to observe visually due to its red emissions, astrophotographers have captured its beauty through long integration times.
With an impressive integration time of 96 hours at f3.3, the propeller shape within the nebula appears more diffuse compared to the surrounding regions. However, this extended deep capture reveals new intricate details around this renowned celestial feature.
Equipment
Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses
Takahashi Epsilon-160ED
Imaging Cameras
QHYCCD QHY294M Pro
Mounts
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Filters
Baader Blue (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader Green (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader H-alpha 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader O-III 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader Red (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader S-II 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm
Accessories
Pegasus Astro FocusCube2 · Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance Gen2 · QHYCCD QHYCFW3-M-US · TS-Optics Off-axis guider 9mm (TSOAG9G2) ×
Software
Starkeeper Voyager Custom Array
Guiding Cameras
ZWO ASI290MM Mini
Acquisition details
Dates:
July 12, 2023
Aug. 11, 2023
Aug. 20, 2023
Oct. 12, 2023
Nov. 6 - 7, 2023
Frames:
Baader Blue (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×60″(2h)
Baader Green (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×60″(2h)
Baader H-alpha 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 180×600″(30h)
Baader O-III 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 180×600″(30h)
Baader Red (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×60″(2h)
Baader S-II 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 180×600″(30h)
Integration:
96h
Avg. Moon age:
21.33 days
Avg. Moon phase:
22.53%
RA center: 20h16m20s.97
DEC center: +43°42′51″.3
Pixel scale: 2.694 arcsec/pixel
Orientation: -4.006 degrees
Field radius: 1.239 degrees
WCS transformation: thin plate spline
Resolution: 2748x1845
File size: 8.2 MB
Locations: AAS Montsec, Àger, Lleida, Spain
Data source: Own remote observatory
Remote source: Non-commercial independent facility
"Celestial Magic"
From late 2010: A total lunar eclipse shines bright through the darkness of the winter solstice and illuminates the clouds beneath.
This is a photo composite of the moon shot at 200mm and the clouds and stars and 50mm.
Mars, the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter opposite Comet NEOWISE
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Aurora Boreal sobre la península de Reykjanes, Islandia. También se puede ver la osa mayor siguiendo el haz de luz del frontal.
Northen lights over the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland. The Ursa Major or Great Bear is also visible following the beam light of the lantern.
The Moon and Venus over Cheltenham by night. Mars can also be seen (the 2nd brightest star after Venus, on the left)
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Centro / Downtown / Ubrbocentro
Ciudad de México, México
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An Apsara is a female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hindu and Buddhist culture. They figure prominently in the sculpture, dance, literature and painting of many South Asian and Southeast Asian cultures.
There are two types of apsaras; laukika (worldly), of whom thirty-four are specified, and daivika (divine), of which there are ten. Among them, Urvasi, Menaka, Rambha, Tilottama and Ghritachi are the most famous.
The Milky Way over the Z Tree in Everglades National Park off the main park road.
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The Orion Nebula (M42) truly comes alive with patterns and colors when given sufficient exposure time to reveal its intricate details! This image represents a 3.3 hour unfiltered exposure through a RASA 8 telescope and a ASI2600MC Pro camera from a Bortle 1 site.
Reel in some celestial goodies in Season 1 of Madpea's Fortune Fishing: Starlit Secrets!
LORE has created one of the exclusive prizes you can exchange your fortune coins for, along with a group of incredible creators! Game info and supplies can be found at the Madpea sim. LORE also has a booth on the fishing grounds with 20% discounts on numerous mystical past releases!
The Celestial Lamps include 4 colors as shown, each 2 LI, and will be a permanent prize exclusive to Fortune Fishing.
Season 1 runs September 8 (starts today!) through November 30.
Taxi: maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/MadPea%20Base/132/108/27
A quiet hush persisted on this frigid, overcast winter evening. The howling wind seemed to pause in anticipation as I peered up at the sky. My first impression was that a piercing, haunting eye stared down at me — its veins bulglng across its iris. While the visual left me with an eerie feeling it was surprisingly compelling as the branches framed the night’s full moon.
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