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What a lovely nebula to share with the world right? Why not work on your own rendition of this beautiful nebula a short 7500 light years away from Earth located in the constellation Cassiopeia. In this guide to the Heart Nebula, we’ll show you how we captured it, processed it and share the data with…
Have you ever wanted to experiment with astrophotography but can’t swallow the cost of gear? Don’t want to stay up all night? Just don’t have the time to learn all hardware but want to edit and experiment with images? Do you live in the light domes of massive cities and the associated light pollution thereof?…
In the vast, star-sprinkled night sky, there are celestial sights that capture the imagination of astronomers and astrophotographers alike. One such object is SH2-129, more whimsically known as the “Squid Nebula.” Nestled within the constellation of Cepheus (ou4), this faint emission nebula offers a visual feast for those patient enough to tease out its details….
Living under the dome of light pollution, we often forget some of the majestic neighbors that grace our skies. M31 is one such wonder, that most living in light polluted will never see and always take for granted. Under dark skies, the naked eye can make out the smudge, binoculars can see the airy disc…
The Elephant Trunk Nebula located in the Constellation Cepheus is about 2,400 light years from earth. This region is a massive concentration of interstellar gas ionized by the young stars. The common name comes from the elephant trunk looking structure of dense gas. Elephant Trunk Nebula Contains: B161, IC 1396, IC1396, Sh2-131, VdB142 Optimized for: Red = Ha, Blue…
What better reminder is there of what is just beyond our vision but a part of our amazing cosmos than the beauty of the Crescent Nebula. Rising in the north western early summer skies of our home observatory in Austin Texas the Crescent Nebula brings a smile to my face every time I see it….
There is no better mix of amazing experiences – exploring our planet and exploring our universe and the areas I love to visit all seem to coincide with being able to do both. Climbing a mountain during the day and pulling out a telescope or binoculars by night is just my kind of day! With…