IC 405 – The Flaming Star Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. The Flaming Star is an emission and reflection nebula in the…
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Messier 33
Messier 33, the Triangulum Galaxy, is located in the constellation Triangulum, which is shaped like a triangle. But the galaxy itself isn't a triangle--it's a more-or-less typical spiral galaxy. I…
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California Nebula
California Nebula (NGC 1499). 199 x 60s at 60 gain + 240 x 15s at 120 gain on the Dwarf 3, processed in Siril. This one was especially tricky. It…
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Omicron Persei Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. "I am Lrrr, ruler of the Planet Omicron Persei 8!" If…
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Iris Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. I've been wanting to image this one for a long time.…
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The Perseus Double Cluster
There are several "double clusters" in the sky, but this pair in the constellation Perseus is THE double cluster. Collectively referred to as Caldwell 14, the cluster on the left…
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The Pleiades
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. This one is for my sweetipie, Kristi, who specifically requested it.…
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Heart and Soul
I had ankle surgery mid-November. In the weeks leading up to the surgery, I took every opportunity to gather imaging data that I could work on during recovery. Not only…
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Messier 31 – The Andromeda Galaxy
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. Messier 31 - The Andromeda Galaxy and satellite galaxies. 3,373 x…
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IC 1396 – The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. IC 1396, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula. 1,830 x 15s at 120…
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