Caldwell 27 – Crescent Nebula Redo!
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques (a redo of a redo). To see the original image, click here. I wasn't happy with how my…
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Caldwell 11 – The Bubble Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. There's a lot going on in this image. The night before…
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Caldwell 19 – The Cocoon Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. We had one of the best, clear nights in a while…
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Caldwell 27 – The Crescent Nebula
The Crescent Nebula is located about 5,000 light years in the constellation Cygnus. It was created by Wolf-Rayet star WR 136, visible at center. Wolf-Rayet stars are massive, super-bright stars.…
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Messier 16 – The Eagle Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. Messier 16 is a combination open cluster and emission nebula located…
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Messier 17 – The Omega Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. Messier 17, also called the Omega Nebula and the Swan Nebula,…
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Messier 20 – The Trifid Nebula, and Messier 21
The Trifid Nebula is located a little above the Lagoon Nebula when viewed facing south in the northern hemisphere. It is an interesting mixture of emission, reflection, and dark nebulae…
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Messier 8 – The Lagoon Nebula
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. If you live in the mid- to lower-latitudes of the northern…
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North America and Pelican Nebulae
The image in this article was reprocessed using improved tools and techniques. To see the original image, click here. Another break in the weather! My son and I went out…
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