Eagle and Swarm nebula (M16 & M17)
The Eagle Nebula (M16), famed for its "Pillars of Creation," and the Swan Nebula (M17), with its swan-like glow, are stunning star-forming regions in the Milky Way. These cosmic nurseries, rich in gas and dust, showcase the beauty of stellar birth and the artistry of the universe.
Camera: Nikon D780
Scope: Redcat 51
Mount: Sky-watcher EQM-35 Pro
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme filter
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 29 September 2024
The Eagle Nebula (M16), famed for its "Pillars of Creation," and the Swan Nebula (M17), with its swan-like glow, are stunning star-forming regions in the Milky Way. These cosmic nurseries, rich in gas and dust, showcase the beauty of stellar birth and the artistry of the universe.
Camera: Nikon D780
Scope: Redcat 51
Mount: Sky-watcher EQM-35 Pro
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme filter
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 29 September 2024
Centaurus A (NGC 5128/Caldwell 77)
Camera: ZWO ASI 533MC PRO
Scope: Celestron Edge HD8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 14 April 2024
6h / 180seconds per sub
Camera: ZWO ASI 533MC PRO
Scope: Celestron Edge HD8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 14 April 2024
6h / 180seconds per sub
Pavo Galaxy (NGC 6744/Caldwell 101)
Camera: ZWO ASI 533MC PRO
Scope: Celestron Edge HD8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 29th July 2024
3h / 120 seconds per sub
The eye of god Galaxy (NGC 1232)
The Eye of God Galaxy (NGC 1232) is a magnificent spiral galaxy about 65 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. Its sweeping arms, dotted with young stars and interstellar gas, create a mesmerizing eye-like structure. This celestial wonder showcases the elegance and complexity of spiral galaxy formation.
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Scope: Celestron Edge HD 8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
The Eye of God Galaxy (NGC 1232) is a magnificent spiral galaxy about 65 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. Its sweeping arms, dotted with young stars and interstellar gas, create a mesmerizing eye-like structure. This celestial wonder showcases the elegance and complexity of spiral galaxy formation.
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Scope: Celestron Edge HD 8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
The tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070)
The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) is a colossal star-forming region located about 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Resembling a spider's web, it’s home to some of the most massive stars known. This energetic nebula shines as a spectacular example of stellar birth on a cosmic scale.
Camera: Nikon D780
Scope: Redcat 51
Mount: Sky-watcher EQM-35 Pro
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme filter
The Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) is a colossal star-forming region located about 160,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Resembling a spider's web, it’s home to some of the most massive stars known. This energetic nebula shines as a spectacular example of stellar birth on a cosmic scale.
Camera: Nikon D780
Scope: Redcat 51
Mount: Sky-watcher EQM-35 Pro
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme filter
Formax A (NGC 1316)
Fornax A (NGC 1316) is a striking elliptical galaxy with a turbulent past, located about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax. Known for its radio emissions and distorted structure, it reveals evidence of past galaxy mergers. With dark dust lanes and scattered star streams, Fornax A showcases the dynamic processes that shape galaxies and the energetic heart of the universe.
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Scope: Celestron Edge HD 8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 10th of September 2024
Fornax A (NGC 1316) is a striking elliptical galaxy with a turbulent past, located about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax. Known for its radio emissions and distorted structure, it reveals evidence of past galaxy mergers. With dark dust lanes and scattered star streams, Fornax A showcases the dynamic processes that shape galaxies and the energetic heart of the universe.
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Scope: Celestron Edge HD 8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 10th of September 2024
Dolphin Head Nebula (SH 2-308)
The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308) is a delicate bubble of glowing gas, located about 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major. Formed by the winds of a massive Wolf-Rayet star, its faint, ethereal structure resembles a dolphin’s head. This cosmic bubble offers a glimpse into the life cycle of massive stars and the beauty of interstellar winds.
Camera: Nikon D780
Scope: Redcat 51
Mount: Sky-watcher EQM-35 Pro
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme filter
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 2nd of November 2024
The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308) is a delicate bubble of glowing gas, located about 4,500 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major. Formed by the winds of a massive Wolf-Rayet star, its faint, ethereal structure resembles a dolphin’s head. This cosmic bubble offers a glimpse into the life cycle of massive stars and the beauty of interstellar winds.
Camera: Nikon D780
Scope: Redcat 51
Mount: Sky-watcher EQM-35 Pro
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme filter
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 2nd of November 2024
Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253)
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) is a vibrant spiral galaxy located about 11 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor. Known as a starburst galaxy, it’s teeming with intense star formation, making it one of the brightest galaxies in the sky. With its dusty lanes and sparkling clusters, NGC 253 is a stunning example of cosmic dynamism and beauty.
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Scope: Celestron Edge HD 8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 27th of October 2024
The Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) is a vibrant spiral galaxy located about 11 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor. Known as a starburst galaxy, it’s teeming with intense star formation, making it one of the brightest galaxies in the sky. With its dusty lanes and sparkling clusters, NGC 253 is a stunning example of cosmic dynamism and beauty.
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Scope: Celestron Edge HD 8
Mount: ZWO AM3
Filter: None
Victoria, Australia, Bortle 2, 27th of October 2024
