#andromeda #astrophotography #deepsky #deepskyphotography #dwarf3
Die Andromeda-Galaxie am 21.11.25
#deepskyphotography
Ein Jahr nach meiner Weitwinkelaufnahme der Plejaden habe ich den Sternhaufen erneut mit engerem Bildausschnitt fotografiert. Die feinen Strukturen der blauen Reflexionsnebel kommen jetzt deutlich besser zur Geltung – filigrane Staubfilamente, Bögen und zarte Wolken rund um die heißen jungen Sterne.
https://adfr.io/astro/20251122_m45/
#astrophotography
#astrophoto
#astrodon
#deepsky
#astronomy
#deepskyphotography
#cosmos
The Pleiades
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A year after my first wide-field capture of the Pleiades, I revisited M45 with a tighter composition to reveal more of its hidden structure.
This close-up view brings out the delicate blue wisps of the reflection nebula—filaments, arcs, and soft dust clouds shaped by the hot young stars of the cluster.
With deeper integration and refined processing, this new image highlights just how intricate and dynamic the Pleiades truly are.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Svbony UV/IR Cut
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: SkyWatcher Evoguide 50ED with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Focusser: ZWO EAF
Integration time: 6hrs 24min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20251122_m45/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #spaceisart #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #starchild #cosmicwonder #spaceart #universetoday #instaastro #messier45 #m45 #pleiades #plejaden
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A year after my first wide-field capture of the Pleiades, I revisited M45 with a tighter composition to reveal more of its hidden structure.
This close-up view brings out the delicate blue wisps of the reflection nebula—filaments, arcs, and soft dust clouds shaped by the hot young stars of the cluster.
With deeper integration and refined processing, this new image highlights just how intricate and dynamic the Pleiades truly are.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Svbony UV/IR Cut
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: SkyWatcher Evoguide 50ED with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Focusser: ZWO EAF
Integration time: 6hrs 24min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20251122_m45/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #spaceisart #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #starchild #cosmicwonder #spaceart #universetoday #instaastro #messier45 #m45 #pleiades #plejaden
Natürlich musste die erste klare Nacht seit Wochen auf eine Vollmondnacht fallen. Durch das helle Mondlicht blieben nicht viele Ziele, daher fiel meine Wahl auf NGC 7000.
https://adfr.io/astro/20251105_ngc7000/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrodon #deepsky #astronomy #deepskyphotography #starformation #cosmos
The North America Nebula
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This is my latest image of the North America Nebula, a vast emission region in Cygnus, about 2,600 light-years away. The resemblance to the North American continent is striking — even in the raw data, the “Gulf of Mexico” region glows vividly in hydrogen light.
Captured and processed in the HOO palette (Hydrogen–Oxygen–Oxygen), the image combines warm hydrogen tones with cool oxygen blues. This mapping brings out the delicate structures and ionization fronts hidden in the nebula — the areas where newborn stars sculpt their surroundings with light and wind.
The dark band cutting across the nebula is a dense molecular cloud (L935), blocking the light behind it. Inside these dusty regions, new stars are still forming — invisible in visible light but revealed through narrowband imaging.
Every time I process this region, I’m reminded of how alive our galaxy is — constantly building, shaping, and recycling itself.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: SkyWatcher Evoguide 50ED with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Focusser: ZWO EAF
Integration time: 3hrs 20min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20251105_ngc7000/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #spaceisart #Narrowband #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #starchild #cosmicwonder #spaceart #universetoday #instaastro #NGC7000 #northamerica
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This is my latest image of the North America Nebula, a vast emission region in Cygnus, about 2,600 light-years away. The resemblance to the North American continent is striking — even in the raw data, the “Gulf of Mexico” region glows vividly in hydrogen light.
Captured and processed in the HOO palette (Hydrogen–Oxygen–Oxygen), the image combines warm hydrogen tones with cool oxygen blues. This mapping brings out the delicate structures and ionization fronts hidden in the nebula — the areas where newborn stars sculpt their surroundings with light and wind.
The dark band cutting across the nebula is a dense molecular cloud (L935), blocking the light behind it. Inside these dusty regions, new stars are still forming — invisible in visible light but revealed through narrowband imaging.
Every time I process this region, I’m reminded of how alive our galaxy is — constantly building, shaping, and recycling itself.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: SkyWatcher Evoguide 50ED with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Focusser: ZWO EAF
Integration time: 3hrs 20min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20251105_ngc7000/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #spaceisart #Narrowband #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #starchild #cosmicwonder #spaceart #universetoday #instaastro #NGC7000 #northamerica
Had a little over an hour to throw my gear out behind the station to get this. Turned out pretty good even with a full moon. 🚑 anyhow…….hears the Orion Nebula……#astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #oregon #dwarf3 #m42 #astrophotography #deepspacephotography
Seems like this account is only going to post photos of Andromeda! I promise, I will be shooting something different soon! Too much to learn and understand doing this! Best detail for my photos so far. #astrophotography #nightsky #deepskyphotography #andomedagalaxy #galaxyphoto #stargazing #sonycamera #sonya7rv #sony100400gm
The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)
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The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) enchants the constellation Cepheus with its mystical clouds and vibrant star birth, sprawling 7,200 light-years away. Sculpted by powerful stellar winds and ultraviolet light from young, hot stars, this cosmic region displays dramatic arches and swirling corridors of gas and dust. Each color reveals the energy at play—fiery reds for hydrogen, deep blues for oxygen — while newborn suns flicker amid shadowy pillars.
It’s a stunning testament to the artistry of the universe and an irresistible target for deep sky imaging!
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: SkyWatcher Evoguide 50ED with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 8hrs 45min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250930_ngc7380/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #spaceisart #Narrowband #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #starchild #cosmicwonder #spaceart #universetoday #instaastro #wizardnebula #NGC7380 #wizard #nebula
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The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) enchants the constellation Cepheus with its mystical clouds and vibrant star birth, sprawling 7,200 light-years away. Sculpted by powerful stellar winds and ultraviolet light from young, hot stars, this cosmic region displays dramatic arches and swirling corridors of gas and dust. Each color reveals the energy at play—fiery reds for hydrogen, deep blues for oxygen — while newborn suns flicker amid shadowy pillars.
It’s a stunning testament to the artistry of the universe and an irresistible target for deep sky imaging!
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: SkyWatcher Evoguide 50ED with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 8hrs 45min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250930_ngc7380/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #spaceisart #Narrowband #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #starchild #cosmicwonder #spaceart #universetoday #instaastro #wizardnebula #NGC7380 #wizard #nebula
The Lobster Claw and Bubble Nebulae
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This wide-field image captures the stunning Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) in the constellation Cassiopeia, illuminated by the intense stellar winds of the massive star BD+60°2522. The bubble-shaped emission nebula spans about 7 light-years and glows with vibrant reds and subtle blues from ionized gas, creating a dramatic cosmic scene. Nearby, the intricate filaments of the Lobster Claw Nebula (Sh2-157) weave a delicate pattern of star-forming hydrogen gas, while the open cluster Messier 52 sparkles with young stars, adding depth and contrast to the celestial landscape.
This region beautifully showcases the powerful forces at work in stellar nurseries — where energy from massive stars sculpts gas and dust into breathtaking shapes that tell a story of ongoing star birth and evolution. Capturing this interplay of cosmic elements in one frame is a true astrophotography challenge and a tribute to the artistry of the universe.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 6hrs 30min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250920_sh2-157/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #Narrowband #HSOpalette #Halpha #OIII #SII #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #TelescopeLove
#Cassiopeia #LobsterClawNebula #BubbleNebula #Messier52 #WolfRayet
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This wide-field image captures the stunning Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) in the constellation Cassiopeia, illuminated by the intense stellar winds of the massive star BD+60°2522. The bubble-shaped emission nebula spans about 7 light-years and glows with vibrant reds and subtle blues from ionized gas, creating a dramatic cosmic scene. Nearby, the intricate filaments of the Lobster Claw Nebula (Sh2-157) weave a delicate pattern of star-forming hydrogen gas, while the open cluster Messier 52 sparkles with young stars, adding depth and contrast to the celestial landscape.
This region beautifully showcases the powerful forces at work in stellar nurseries — where energy from massive stars sculpts gas and dust into breathtaking shapes that tell a story of ongoing star birth and evolution. Capturing this interplay of cosmic elements in one frame is a true astrophotography challenge and a tribute to the artistry of the universe.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 6hrs 30min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250920_sh2-157/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #Narrowband #HSOpalette #Halpha #OIII #SII #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #TelescopeLove
#Cassiopeia #LobsterClawNebula #BubbleNebula #Messier52 #WolfRayet
Das Bubble-Nebel zusammen mit der Lobster-Claw-Nebel und dem Sternhaufen M52. Gewaltige Sternwinde formen hier Gas und Staub zu eindrucksvollen Strukturen.
https://adfr.io/astro/20250920_sh2-157/
#Astrophotography #Astrodon #Astrophoto #DeepSky #DeepSkyPhotography #StarFormation #Cosmos #astrophoto #astrodon
The Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)
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Dive with me into the fascinating world of the Lion Nebula (Sh2-132) in the constellation Cepheus — a vast emission nebula often underestimated but with its complex structure and delicate gas clouds a true astronomical treasure. At the heart of this glowing region are two mighty Wolf-Rayet stars, alongside a hot O-type star and young B-type suns, whose intense radiation and strong stellar winds sculpt the glowing “mane” features of the nebula.
This cosmic spectacle spans nearly 40 arcminutes in the sky, corresponding to about 250 light-years across in the Perseus Arm of our Milky Way. Dark dust lanes weave through the nebula, creating the striking silhouette that resembles a lion’s face, giving the nebula its evocative name.
The Lion Nebula is a stunning reminder of the dynamic interplay between massive stars and interstellar gas, offering a captivating glimpse into star formation processes and the architectural beauty of our galaxy.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 50min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250919_sh2-132/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #Narrowband #HSOpalette #Halpha #OIII #SII #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #TelescopeLove
#Cepheus #LionNebula #Sh2132 #WolfRayet
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Dive with me into the fascinating world of the Lion Nebula (Sh2-132) in the constellation Cepheus — a vast emission nebula often underestimated but with its complex structure and delicate gas clouds a true astronomical treasure. At the heart of this glowing region are two mighty Wolf-Rayet stars, alongside a hot O-type star and young B-type suns, whose intense radiation and strong stellar winds sculpt the glowing “mane” features of the nebula.
This cosmic spectacle spans nearly 40 arcminutes in the sky, corresponding to about 250 light-years across in the Perseus Arm of our Milky Way. Dark dust lanes weave through the nebula, creating the striking silhouette that resembles a lion’s face, giving the nebula its evocative name.
The Lion Nebula is a stunning reminder of the dynamic interplay between massive stars and interstellar gas, offering a captivating glimpse into star formation processes and the architectural beauty of our galaxy.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 50min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250919_sh2-132/
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #Narrowband #HSOpalette #Halpha #OIII #SII #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #TelescopeLove
#Cepheus #LionNebula #Sh2132 #WolfRayet
Geformt von Wolf-Rayet-Sternen und durchzogen von dunklen Staubstrukturen - ein Blick in die Tiefen von Cepheus: Sh2-132, der Lion Nebula.
https://adfr.io/astro/20250919_sh2-132/
#Astrophotography #Astrodon #Astrophoto #DeepSky #DeepSkyPhotography #StarFormation #Cosmos
The Clamshell Nebula (Sh2-119)
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In the rich starfields of Cygnus, the massive star 68 Cygni bathes this cloud in fierce ultraviolet light, sculpting glowing hydrogen and delicate dark dust tendrils. I captured the scene in a narrowband HSO palette to highlight the interplay between ionized hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen—revealing the shell-like arcs and filaments that give Sh2-119 its name.
If you enjoy the look of these lesser-known Cygnus gems, tap the save button and share — there’s so much structure hiding in this region. Clear skies!
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 40min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250820_sh2-119
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #Narrowband #HSOpalette #Halpha #OIII #SII #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #Sh2119 #ClamshellNebula #Cygnus
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In the rich starfields of Cygnus, the massive star 68 Cygni bathes this cloud in fierce ultraviolet light, sculpting glowing hydrogen and delicate dark dust tendrils. I captured the scene in a narrowband HSO palette to highlight the interplay between ionized hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen—revealing the shell-like arcs and filaments that give Sh2-119 its name.
If you enjoy the look of these lesser-known Cygnus gems, tap the save button and share — there’s so much structure hiding in this region. Clear skies!
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 40min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250820_sh2-119
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #Narrowband #HSOpalette #Halpha #OIII #SII #SpacePhotography #BackyardAstronomy #AstronomyLovers #Sh2119 #ClamshellNebula #Cygnus
The Elephant's Trunk Nebula (IC 1396)
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Stepping into this frame feels like drifting through a quiet storm of gas, dust, and newborn stars. Center stage is the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula, a sinuous, pillar-like structure embedded within the vast emission nebula IC 1396 in the constellation Cepheus. The scene spans light-years of interstellar sculpture carved by radiation and stellar winds from hot, massive stars.
This region captures a star-forming ecosystem in motion. Radiation from massive stars sculpts the surrounding cloud into pillars and globules, compressing some areas while dispersing others. Over millions of years, these processes recycle cosmic material, seeding future generations of stars and planets — raw ingredients for worlds and, potentially, life.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 40min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250819_ic1396
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #ic1396 #elephantstrunk #elephantstrunknebula #elephantstrunknebulae
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Stepping into this frame feels like drifting through a quiet storm of gas, dust, and newborn stars. Center stage is the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula, a sinuous, pillar-like structure embedded within the vast emission nebula IC 1396 in the constellation Cepheus. The scene spans light-years of interstellar sculpture carved by radiation and stellar winds from hot, massive stars.
This region captures a star-forming ecosystem in motion. Radiation from massive stars sculpts the surrounding cloud into pillars and globules, compressing some areas while dispersing others. Over millions of years, these processes recycle cosmic material, seeding future generations of stars and planets — raw ingredients for worlds and, potentially, life.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 40min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250819_ic1396
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #stellarevolution #spaceisart #ic1396 #elephantstrunk #elephantstrunknebula #elephantstrunknebulae
The Ghost of Cassiopeia (IC 63)
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I captured a ghost! 👻
Say hello to IC 63, also known as the “Ghost of Cassiopeia.” This beautiful nebula lies about 550 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia and gets its nickname from the faint, eerie glow sculpted by intense radiation from the nearby star Gamma Cassiopeiae. The nebula glows red thanks to hydrogen-alpha emission and shows blue where dust reflects starlight. Capturing this faint cloud is always a fun challenge, especially with the bright nearby star lighting things up!
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 12hrs 30min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250818_ic63
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #ghostofcassiopeia #ic63 #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #wolframstar #stellarevolution #spaceisart
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I captured a ghost! 👻
Say hello to IC 63, also known as the “Ghost of Cassiopeia.” This beautiful nebula lies about 550 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia and gets its nickname from the faint, eerie glow sculpted by intense radiation from the nearby star Gamma Cassiopeiae. The nebula glows red thanks to hydrogen-alpha emission and shows blue where dust reflects starlight. Capturing this faint cloud is always a fun challenge, especially with the bright nearby star lighting things up!
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 12hrs 30min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250818_ic63
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #ghostofcassiopeia #ic63 #nebula #deepspace #space #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #wolframstar #stellarevolution #spaceisart
The Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888)
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5,000 light-years away, a dying Wolf-Rayet star unleashes violent winds that sculpt glowing shells of gas into this breathtaking crescent. What looks like delicate beauty is actually a cosmic battleground where creation and destruction dance together.
This is why astrophotography transcends science — it reveals the universe’s hidden artistry, one photon at a time. Sometimes the most beautiful art comes from the most violent processes in nature.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia TriBand RGB Ultra
Mount: Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 Guide Scope with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 4hrs 50min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250812_ngc6888
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #squidnebula #flyingbatnebula #nebula #crescentnebula #ngc6888 #cygnus #deepspace #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #wolframstar #stellarevolution #spaceisart
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5,000 light-years away, a dying Wolf-Rayet star unleashes violent winds that sculpt glowing shells of gas into this breathtaking crescent. What looks like delicate beauty is actually a cosmic battleground where creation and destruction dance together.
This is why astrophotography transcends science — it reveals the universe’s hidden artistry, one photon at a time. Sometimes the most beautiful art comes from the most violent processes in nature.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia TriBand RGB Ultra
Mount: Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 Guide Scope with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 4hrs 50min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250812_ngc6888
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #squidnebula #flyingbatnebula #nebula #crescentnebula #ngc6888 #cygnus #deepspace #nightsky #astronomy #cosmos #stargazing #wolframstar #stellarevolution #spaceisart
First Attempt on M8 from the Bootleg Astronomy Spring 2025 Star Party. More details on Astrobin or Telescopius. Thanks for looking, Clear Skies!
TSOptics 90
SW EQ6R-Pro
ZWO 533MC Pro
OPT L-Enh
138 x 90s
#astrophotography #astrophotographer #astronomy #deepsky #deepskyobject #deepskyphotography #deepskyastrophotography #telescope #night #space #spacephotography #star #nightsky
Messier 108, eine Spiralgalaxie im Sternbild Großer Bär, etwa 34 Mio Lichtjahre entfernt. Der Durchmesser von M108 beträgt rund 100.000 Lichtjahre. Die Galaxie wurde 1781 von Pierre Méchain entdeckt.
Aufnahme vom 11. April 2025. 360x 60 Sekunden, insgesamt 6 Stunden Belichtungszeit.
Teleskop: Takahashi TOA 130/1000
Kamera: ZWO ASI 585 MC Pro - Gain 252
Filter: Moon & Skyglow
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ8
Guiding, Steuerung und Aufnahme Computer: ZWO ASIAIR Plus
Ausarbeitung: PixInsight
Nacharbeitung: Adobe Lightroom
The Flying Bat & Squid Nebulae
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The Flying Bat Nebula, cataloged as Sh2-129, is a large, relatively faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, about 2,300 light-years from Earth. It lies close to the brighter and more commonly imaged IC 1396 nebula, home of the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula and spans over 2.5 degrees across the sky — about five times the apparent diameter of the full Moon — making it visually impressive but challenging to observe due to its faintness.
Sh2-129 is primarily an H-alpha emission nebula, meaning its reddish glow is produced by ionized hydrogen atoms. Inside Sh2-129 is the remarkable Squid Nebula (Ou4), emitting a striking blue-green light due to doubly ionized oxygen (O-III), forming a very faint, bipolar structure that stretches nearly 50 light-years in length.
HR 8119, the bright star at the center of Ou4, is a hot, massive triple star system and may have launched the outflow that created the Squid Nebula approximately 90,000 years ago. This region also contains a small mixed emission and reflection nebula, vdB 140, further adding to its complexity.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia TriBand RGB Ultra
Mount: Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 Guide Scope with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 22hrs 20min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250615_sh2-129
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #squidnebula #flyingbatnebula
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The Flying Bat Nebula, cataloged as Sh2-129, is a large, relatively faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, about 2,300 light-years from Earth. It lies close to the brighter and more commonly imaged IC 1396 nebula, home of the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula and spans over 2.5 degrees across the sky — about five times the apparent diameter of the full Moon — making it visually impressive but challenging to observe due to its faintness.
Sh2-129 is primarily an H-alpha emission nebula, meaning its reddish glow is produced by ionized hydrogen atoms. Inside Sh2-129 is the remarkable Squid Nebula (Ou4), emitting a striking blue-green light due to doubly ionized oxygen (O-III), forming a very faint, bipolar structure that stretches nearly 50 light-years in length.
HR 8119, the bright star at the center of Ou4, is a hot, massive triple star system and may have launched the outflow that created the Squid Nebula approximately 90,000 years ago. This region also contains a small mixed emission and reflection nebula, vdB 140, further adding to its complexity.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia TriBand RGB Ultra
Mount: Skywatcher AZ-EQ5 GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 Guide Scope with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 22hrs 20min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250615_sh2-129
#astrophotography #astrophoto #astrophotographer #deepsky #deepskyphotography #deepskyobject #deepskyastrophotography #squidnebula #flyingbatnebula
Sh2-157 Lobster Claw from the 2024 Fall Bootleg Astronomy Star Party. More details in Telescopius or Astrobin. Thanks for looking, Clear Skies!
TSOptics 60
SW EQ6R Pro
ZWO 533MC Pro
Optolong L-Ult
75x300s
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