NGC 281 The Pacman Nebula in Ha-OIII
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#astrophotography #NGC281 #astronomy
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#astrophotography #NGC281 #astronomy
December 18, 2024 at 4:22 AM
NGC 281 The Pacman Nebula in Ha-OIII
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#astrophotography #NGC281 #astronomy
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#astrophotography #NGC281 #astronomy
#M81 Bode's Galaxy (1/3)
It's a galaxy currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
M81 Bode's Galaxy was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode (German astronomer). Hence the name “Bode's Galaxy.”
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#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #astronomy #science #astrophotographer #deepsky
It's a galaxy currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
M81 Bode's Galaxy was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode (German astronomer). Hence the name “Bode's Galaxy.”
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#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #astronomy #science #astrophotographer #deepsky
March 18, 2025 at 4:29 AM
#M81 Bode's Galaxy (1/3)
It's a galaxy currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
M81 Bode's Galaxy was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode (German astronomer). Hence the name “Bode's Galaxy.”
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#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #astronomy #science #astrophotographer #deepsky
It's a galaxy currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere.
M81 Bode's Galaxy was first discovered by Johann Elert Bode (German astronomer). Hence the name “Bode's Galaxy.”
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#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #astronomy #science #astrophotographer #deepsky
#astro #astrophotography 🔭 on a recent trip to Tenerife and Mount #TeideObservatory the beautiful Milky Way lit up our night sky 🤩 #milkyway taken with Canon 6D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8, IOptron Skytracker Pro
October 5, 2024 at 2:42 PM
#astro #astrophotography 🔭 on a recent trip to Tenerife and Mount #TeideObservatory the beautiful Milky Way lit up our night sky 🤩 #milkyway taken with Canon 6D, Canon 16-35mm f2.8, IOptron Skytracker Pro
Finally managed to get first light on my ZWO FF80. Very happy with the scope so far, just need more clear nights! Happy Sunday! #astrophotography #astronomy #nebula #galaxy #deepsky #star #deepskyphoto #deepspacephoto #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars #SpacePhotography
March 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Finally managed to get first light on my ZWO FF80. Very happy with the scope so far, just need more clear nights! Happy Sunday! #astrophotography #astronomy #nebula #galaxy #deepsky #star #deepskyphoto #deepspacephoto #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars #SpacePhotography
NGC 7023 Iris Nebula, from last night
74 x 360s (7h24m)
Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
74 x 360s (7h24m)
Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
October 4, 2024 at 11:50 AM
NGC 7023 Iris Nebula, from last night
74 x 360s (7h24m)
Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
74 x 360s (7h24m)
Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
January 23, 2025 at 11:57 PM
#M42 The Orion Nebula (1/2)
Equipment used:
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Explorer Black Diamond N200/1000
Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM60 on iOptron tri-pier
Filter: Optolong L-Pro 2"
Data acquisition & telescope control: ZWO ASIair Gen.1
#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #space
Equipment used:
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Explorer Black Diamond N200/1000
Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM60 on iOptron tri-pier
Filter: Optolong L-Pro 2"
Data acquisition & telescope control: ZWO ASIair Gen.1
#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #space
March 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
#M42 The Orion Nebula (1/2)
Equipment used:
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Explorer Black Diamond N200/1000
Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM60 on iOptron tri-pier
Filter: Optolong L-Pro 2"
Data acquisition & telescope control: ZWO ASIair Gen.1
#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #space
Equipment used:
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Explorer Black Diamond N200/1000
Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM60 on iOptron tri-pier
Filter: Optolong L-Pro 2"
Data acquisition & telescope control: ZWO ASIair Gen.1
#astrophotography #photography #bluesky #art #space
Tenaya Lake, Yosemite NP.
Composite.
Canon 90D, Rokinon 14mm.
Sky f2.8, ISO 800, 150 sec.
Ioptron Sky Tracker. Foreground blue hour.
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer
Composite.
Canon 90D, Rokinon 14mm.
Sky f2.8, ISO 800, 150 sec.
Ioptron Sky Tracker. Foreground blue hour.
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer
December 9, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Tenaya Lake, Yosemite NP.
Composite.
Canon 90D, Rokinon 14mm.
Sky f2.8, ISO 800, 150 sec.
Ioptron Sky Tracker. Foreground blue hour.
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer
Composite.
Canon 90D, Rokinon 14mm.
Sky f2.8, ISO 800, 150 sec.
Ioptron Sky Tracker. Foreground blue hour.
#landscapephotography #landscapephotographer
My final version of the Wizard Nebula in SHO with RGB stars. Would have loved to get more data on the nebula but the weather had other ideas!
#astrophotography #astronomy #nebula #galaxy #deepsky #star #deepskyphoto #deepspacephoto #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars
#astrophotography #astronomy #nebula #galaxy #deepsky #star #deepskyphoto #deepspacephoto #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars
November 16, 2024 at 2:03 PM
My final version of the Wizard Nebula in SHO with RGB stars. Would have loved to get more data on the nebula but the weather had other ideas!
#astrophotography #astronomy #nebula #galaxy #deepsky #star #deepskyphoto #deepspacephoto #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars
#astrophotography #astronomy #nebula #galaxy #deepsky #star #deepskyphoto #deepspacephoto #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars
One of the challenges in astrophotography is knowing when to stop reprocessing data. So..here's another version of the Iris Nebula data from earlier
7h24m | Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
7h24m | Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
October 4, 2024 at 1:57 PM
One of the challenges in astrophotography is knowing when to stop reprocessing data. So..here's another version of the Iris Nebula data from earlier
7h24m | Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
7h24m | Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
APT4.x | PHD2 | iOptron Commander | SharpCap 4.x
Processed in #PixInsight
#astronomy #astrophotography
The Heart Nebula in SHO. Not fully happy with the final version so may have to come back to it later in the year (with more data). #astrophotography #nebula #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars #AstroPhotographer #MilkyWay #DeepSpace #StarryNight #Celestial
April 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Heart Nebula in SHO. Not fully happy with the final version so may have to come back to it later in the year (with more data). #astrophotography #nebula #ioptron #asi294mm #tsoptics #Astrophotography #NightSky #Stars #AstroPhotographer #MilkyWay #DeepSpace #StarryNight #Celestial
#Waxing #Gibbous #Moon
Date: 2026 09 23
Time: 21:25:48 UTC
Altitude: 22° 59'
Distance: 389 175 km
Phase: 91%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
Date: 2026 09 23
Time: 21:25:48 UTC
Altitude: 22° 59'
Distance: 389 175 km
Phase: 91%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
September 24, 2026 at 10:23 AM
#Waxing #Gibbous #Moon
Date: 2026 09 23
Time: 21:25:48 UTC
Altitude: 22° 59'
Distance: 389 175 km
Phase: 91%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
Date: 2026 09 23
Time: 21:25:48 UTC
Altitude: 22° 59'
Distance: 389 175 km
Phase: 91%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
#Waxing #Gibbous #Moon
Date: 2026 09 22
Time: 23:05:14 UTC
Altitude: 14° 17'
Distance: 394 039 km
Phase: 85%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
Date: 2026 09 22
Time: 23:05:14 UTC
Altitude: 14° 17'
Distance: 394 039 km
Phase: 85%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
September 23, 2026 at 9:17 AM
#Waxing #Gibbous #Moon
Date: 2026 09 22
Time: 23:05:14 UTC
Altitude: 14° 17'
Distance: 394 039 km
Phase: 85%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
Date: 2026 09 22
Time: 23:05:14 UTC
Altitude: 14° 17'
Distance: 394 039 km
Phase: 85%
Nikon Z8
iOptron Rumak 150
Exposure: f/12, 1/50s, ISO-200
Focal Length: 1800 mm
#astronomy #astrophotography
Sh2-155 Cave Nebula, from southern UK. Good to be back outside with a telescope and camera now that darker skies are here again. Excuse the dust bunnies, my scope needs a clean.
35 x 180s | Altair 26C (IMX571)
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | iOptron CEM 70
#space #pixinsight #astronomy #astrophotography
35 x 180s | Altair 26C (IMX571)
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | iOptron CEM 70
#space #pixinsight #astronomy #astrophotography
July 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Sh2-155 Cave Nebula, from southern UK. Good to be back outside with a telescope and camera now that darker skies are here again. Excuse the dust bunnies, my scope needs a clean.
35 x 180s | Altair 26C (IMX571)
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | iOptron CEM 70
#space #pixinsight #astronomy #astrophotography
35 x 180s | Altair 26C (IMX571)
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | iOptron CEM 70
#space #pixinsight #astronomy #astrophotography
First light for my new Esprit 120. I only managed 2 hours before the clouds came, but I'm excited to see what this scope can do.
Details:
M33
2hr x 360s Lights
Esprit 120 + Altair 26C
iOptron CEM70 + ZWO OAG + ZWO 178mm
APT4.5 | PHD2 | iOptron Commander
Processed in PixInsight
#astrophotography
Details:
M33
2hr x 360s Lights
Esprit 120 + Altair 26C
iOptron CEM70 + ZWO OAG + ZWO 178mm
APT4.5 | PHD2 | iOptron Commander
Processed in PixInsight
#astrophotography
September 11, 2024 at 11:31 AM
First light for my new Esprit 120. I only managed 2 hours before the clouds came, but I'm excited to see what this scope can do.
Details:
M33
2hr x 360s Lights
Esprit 120 + Altair 26C
iOptron CEM70 + ZWO OAG + ZWO 178mm
APT4.5 | PHD2 | iOptron Commander
Processed in PixInsight
#astrophotography
Details:
M33
2hr x 360s Lights
Esprit 120 + Altair 26C
iOptron CEM70 + ZWO OAG + ZWO 178mm
APT4.5 | PHD2 | iOptron Commander
Processed in PixInsight
#astrophotography
Chinese Dragon Nebula 🇨🇳🐉🌌🔭
(ImgCredit: Mazin Bashir)
#Astro #Astrostills #Astromeka #Astrordinary #Astrophoto #Nebula
(ImgCredit: Mazin Bashir)
#Astro #Astrostills #Astromeka #Astrordinary #Astrophoto #Nebula
July 27, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Chinese Dragon Nebula 🇨🇳🐉🌌🔭
(ImgCredit: Mazin Bashir)
#Astro #Astrostills #Astromeka #Astrordinary #Astrophoto #Nebula
(ImgCredit: Mazin Bashir)
#Astro #Astrostills #Astromeka #Astrordinary #Astrophoto #Nebula
Zoom in on the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31)
#astrophotography #M31 #Andromeda#galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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#astrophotography #M31 #Andromeda#galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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December 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Zoom in on the Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31)
#astrophotography #M31 #Andromeda#galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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#astrophotography #M31 #Andromeda#galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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More M33, this time with another 4 hours data (6 in total).
Details:
64 x 360s Lights
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
Processed in Pixinsight
#astrophotography
Details:
64 x 360s Lights
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
Processed in Pixinsight
#astrophotography
September 12, 2024 at 11:46 AM
More M33, this time with another 4 hours data (6 in total).
Details:
64 x 360s Lights
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
Processed in Pixinsight
#astrophotography
Details:
64 x 360s Lights
Skywatcher Esprit 120 | Altair 26C | iOptron CEM70
Processed in Pixinsight
#astrophotography
The Wizard Nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. 42x300’’ Image taken with an C8 Edge HD and a iOptron CEM40 mount - ASIair plus and EAF. This nebula is located at 7500 LY from us. #astrophotography #astronomy
November 6, 2024 at 11:34 AM
The Wizard Nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. 42x300’’ Image taken with an C8 Edge HD and a iOptron CEM40 mount - ASIair plus and EAF. This nebula is located at 7500 LY from us. #astrophotography #astronomy
(1/4) #M42 The Orion Nebula (starless version)
Old data that I reprocessed yesterday.
I'm not totally happy with the result. For example, the Trapezium Cluster at the core of the Orion Nebula is overexposed and overstretched.
#astrophotography #nebulae #astronomy #bluesky #art #space #universe
Old data that I reprocessed yesterday.
I'm not totally happy with the result. For example, the Trapezium Cluster at the core of the Orion Nebula is overexposed and overstretched.
#astrophotography #nebulae #astronomy #bluesky #art #space #universe
January 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
(1/4) #M42 The Orion Nebula (starless version)
Old data that I reprocessed yesterday.
I'm not totally happy with the result. For example, the Trapezium Cluster at the core of the Orion Nebula is overexposed and overstretched.
#astrophotography #nebulae #astronomy #bluesky #art #space #universe
Old data that I reprocessed yesterday.
I'm not totally happy with the result. For example, the Trapezium Cluster at the core of the Orion Nebula is overexposed and overstretched.
#astrophotography #nebulae #astronomy #bluesky #art #space #universe
M33 Triangulum Galaxy
(1/3)
#astrophotography #M33 #triangulum #galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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(1/3)
#astrophotography #M33 #triangulum #galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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December 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
M33 Triangulum Galaxy
(1/3)
#astrophotography #M33 #triangulum #galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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(1/3)
#astrophotography #M33 #triangulum #galaxy #astronomy #space #science #photography #art #PhotographersOfBluesky #PhotographersUnite #BlueSkyArtShow
@kat-astro-bot.bsky.social
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Sup #gamers it's NGC 281, otherwise known as the Pacman Nebula. Pacman in god form. Old Pacman.
specs:
~9 hours of H and O
5 hours of S
5 min exposures
Processed in SHO palette
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
specs:
~9 hours of H and O
5 hours of S
5 min exposures
Processed in SHO palette
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
October 5, 2023 at 4:18 PM
Sup #gamers it's NGC 281, otherwise known as the Pacman Nebula. Pacman in god form. Old Pacman.
specs:
~9 hours of H and O
5 hours of S
5 min exposures
Processed in SHO palette
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
specs:
~9 hours of H and O
5 hours of S
5 min exposures
Processed in SHO palette
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
The Wizard Nebula, snagged over a few recent evenings. Lovely deep sky object but I can't see the wizard there. I looked up some drawings but it's a stretch.
specs:
~7 hours/5 min exposures each of Ha and OIII
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
specs:
~7 hours/5 min exposures each of Ha and OIII
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
September 16, 2023 at 2:55 PM
The Wizard Nebula, snagged over a few recent evenings. Lovely deep sky object but I can't see the wizard there. I looked up some drawings but it's a stretch.
specs:
~7 hours/5 min exposures each of Ha and OIII
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
specs:
~7 hours/5 min exposures each of Ha and OIII
Scope: ED127cf
Cam: QHY268m
Mount: iOptron GEM45
#astrophotography
The Dark Wolf Nebula – Fenrir by James Baguley.
Highly Commended in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023.
Taken with a Sidereal Trading 10” f/4 Newtonian telescope, iOptron CEM60EC mount, ZWO 2600MC Pro camera, and using a Optolong L-eXtreme filter.
#Astronomy
Highly Commended in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023.
Taken with a Sidereal Trading 10” f/4 Newtonian telescope, iOptron CEM60EC mount, ZWO 2600MC Pro camera, and using a Optolong L-eXtreme filter.
#Astronomy
November 24, 2024 at 12:21 PM
The Dark Wolf Nebula – Fenrir by James Baguley.
Highly Commended in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023.
Taken with a Sidereal Trading 10” f/4 Newtonian telescope, iOptron CEM60EC mount, ZWO 2600MC Pro camera, and using a Optolong L-eXtreme filter.
#Astronomy
Highly Commended in Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023.
Taken with a Sidereal Trading 10” f/4 Newtonian telescope, iOptron CEM60EC mount, ZWO 2600MC Pro camera, and using a Optolong L-eXtreme filter.
#Astronomy
NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula, from southern UK. Still battling guiding issues. The CEM70 mount is not really living up to expectations, it's just too high maintenance. I miss the EQ6R.
10 x 300s | Altair 26C | Skywatcher Esprit 120 + L-Extreme | iOptron CEM 70
#space #astronomy #astrophotography
10 x 300s | Altair 26C | Skywatcher Esprit 120 + L-Extreme | iOptron CEM 70
#space #astronomy #astrophotography
August 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula, from southern UK. Still battling guiding issues. The CEM70 mount is not really living up to expectations, it's just too high maintenance. I miss the EQ6R.
10 x 300s | Altair 26C | Skywatcher Esprit 120 + L-Extreme | iOptron CEM 70
#space #astronomy #astrophotography
10 x 300s | Altair 26C | Skywatcher Esprit 120 + L-Extreme | iOptron CEM 70
#space #astronomy #astrophotography