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M8 and M20 together – Reprocessed<\/strong>

I took a look at a previous image of M8 and M20 and did a little work on it\u2026 cleaned it up some. I need to do more, but it’s nto bad.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Lagoon and Triffid Nebulae
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M8
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6523
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> M20, NGC 6514, Sharpless 25, RCW 146, Gum 72
Telescope:<\/strong> Orion ST-80
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 4,100 ly
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 3′, 37.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -24\u00b0, 23′, 12.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
About 3 hours of light, reprocessed<\/em>
(Image ID: 255)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M1, The Crab Nebula<\/strong>

M1, the Crab Nebula, taken using telescope.org

Designations:<\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> The Crab Nebula
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M1
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 1952
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Other:<\/strong> SN 1054
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Supernova Remnant
Distance:<\/strong> 6500 ly
Constellation:<\/strong> Taurus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 34′, 31.94″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 0′, 52.20″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
RGB, Ha, OIII, and SII layered over pseudo-lum in Photoshop CS4<\/em>
(Image ID: 249)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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IC434 and NGC2024 – the Flame and the Horsehead<\/strong>

The Horsehead Nebula (IC434) and the Flame Nebula (NGC2024)

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Flame and Horsehead
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 2024
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Reflection Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1350ly
Constellation:<\/strong> Orion
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 41′, 54.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -1\u00b0, 51′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 2.00
60x120s One-shot color, processed in DeepSky Stacker and Photoshop CS4<\/em>
(Image ID: 245)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M8 and M20 together – A work in progress<\/strong>

The Lagoon and Triffid nebulae together. A work in progress.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Lagoon and Triffid Nebulae
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M8
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6523
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> M20, NGC 6514, Sharpless 25, RCW 146, Gum 72
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 4,100 ly
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 3′, 37.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -24\u00b0, 23′, 12.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
This is approximately 3 hours of light\u2026 I’m still working on the final processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 244)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Bubble Nebula<\/strong>

The Bubble Nebula taken using the Open Univeristy’s PIRATE telescope on Tenerife.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Bubble Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 7635
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Sharpless 162, Caldwell 11
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 7.1 to 11 kly
Constellation:<\/strong> Cassiopeia
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 23 Hrs, 20′, 48.30″
Declination:<\/strong> 61\u00b0, 12′, 6.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 10.00
LRGB, 180 seconds each<\/em>
(Image ID: 241)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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NGC7000 – Hubble Palette<\/strong>

A re-processing of my old North American Nebula image done using the Hubble Palette.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> North American Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 7000
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 20
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.6 kly
Constellation:<\/strong> Cygnus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 20 Hrs, 59′, 17.10″
Declination:<\/strong> 44\u00b0, 31′, 44.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
Reprocessing of 300s Lum, 120 each Ha, OIII, SII.<\/em>
(Image ID: 240)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Messeir 57: the Ring Nebula<\/strong>

Another fresh image of M57, taken with my Meade 2080 @ f\/6.3 from Hockley, TX

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M57
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6720
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 2.3 kly
Constellation:<\/strong> Lyra
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 53′, 35.08″
Declination:<\/strong> 33\u00b0, 1′, 45.03″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.80
About 20 frames, single-shot color, stacked in Nebulosity 4.1 and processed in Photoshop.<\/em>
(Image ID: 239)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Messier 57: the Ring Nebula<\/strong>

A new image of the Ring Nebula taken from my observatory in Hockley, TX

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M57
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6720
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Un-named webcam
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 2.3 kly
Constellation:<\/strong> Lyra
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 53′, 35.08″
Declination:<\/strong> 33\u00b0, 1′, 45.03″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.80
About 30 color frames stacked in Nebulosity 4.1 and processed in Photoshop.<\/em>
(Image ID: 238)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Messier 20: the Trifid Nebula<\/strong>

A new image of the Trifid taken using the Open University’s PIRATE telescope.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Trifid Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M20
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6514
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 5.2 kly
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 2′, 23.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -23\u00b0, 1′, 48.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.30
180s each LRGB<\/em>
(Image ID: 237)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Messier 16: The Eagle Nebula<\/strong>

A new image of the Eagle Nebula taken in Narrowband (H-alpha, OIII, SII) using the Open University’s PIRATE scope.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Star Queen Nebula, Pillars of Creation, Spire
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 7 kly
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 49′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
Narrowband image, 180 seconds each Lum, H-alpha, OIII, SII.<\/em>
(Image ID: 236)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Swan Nebula<\/strong>

A new copy of the swan done through iTelescope.net T13

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Swan Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M17
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6618
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Omega Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi SKY90
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST2000XCM
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 20′, 26.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -16\u00b0, 10′, 36.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
300 seconds single shot color, layers separated, processed, and recombined using Photoshop CC<\/em>
(Image ID: 117)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triffid Nebula<\/strong>

This might be my best yet.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M20
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6514
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi TOA-150
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.20
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 2′, 23.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -23\u00b0, 1′, 48.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.30
A new single 300 second exposure on single-shot color CCD<\/em>
(Image ID: 115)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Eagle Nebula<\/strong>

I re-imaged this object. My processing techniques have improved as well.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Star Queen Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi SKY90
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST2000XCM
Object Type:<\/strong> Open Cluster
Distance:<\/strong> 7.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 47′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.40
Another single 300 second image, single-shot color.<\/em>
(Image ID: 114)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Eagle Nebula<\/strong>

The Eagle taken at Columbus using my SBIG STF-8300C through the C14

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Star Queen Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> C14 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 7.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 49′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.40
Six 300 second frames, dark corrected and stacked with post-processing done in Photoshop.<\/em>
(Image ID: 107)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triffid Nebula<\/strong>

The Triffid taken at Columbus using my SBIG STF-8300C through the C14

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M20
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6514
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> C14 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 5.20
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 2′, 18.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -23\u00b0, 2′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.30
Six 300 second frames, dark corrected and stacked with post-processing done in Photoshop.<\/em>
(Image ID: 106)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dumbell Nebula<\/strong>

A new pic of the Dumbell Nebula taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope. They’ve made some upgrades\u2026 and so have I.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Dumbell Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M27
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6853
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Apple Core Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.36
Constellation:<\/strong> Vulpecula
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 19 Hrs, 59′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 43′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.80
180 Seconds RGB. Created a false-lum and overlayed color manually.<\/em>
(Image ID: 103)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Orion Nebula<\/strong>

The great nebula in Orion taken using the Bradford Robotic Telescope

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Orion Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M42
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 1976
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> LBN 974, Sharpless 281
Telescope:<\/strong> BRT Galaxy C14 w\/foc red
Camera:<\/strong> BRT FLI Maxcam CM2-1 E2V CCD47-10
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 1350 ly
Constellation:<\/strong> Orion
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 35′, 17.30″
Declination:<\/strong> -5\u00b0, 23′, 28.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
180 seconds RGB processed in CS4 using Carboni’s actions.<\/em>
(Image ID: 94)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Eagle Nebula<\/strong>

Reprocessed M16, The Eagle Nebula using carboni’s actions

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Sharpless 49, Star Queen Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi Epsilon 250
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST10XME
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 7000 ly
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 48′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
5 min lum, 2 min each RGB<\/em>
(Image ID: 92)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Eagle Nebula with narrow band data<\/strong>

M16 reprocessed with RGB, Ha, OIII, and SII

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Sharpless 49, Star Queen Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi Epsilon 250
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST10XME
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 1
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 48′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
5 min lum, 2 min each R G B, Ha, OIII, and SII, mixed in CS4 and punched up with Carboni’s actions.<\/em>
(Image ID: 91)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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M1 Crab Nebula<\/strong>

The crab nebula taken using two different scopes

Designations:<\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Crab nebula
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M1
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 1952
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Other:<\/strong> Sharpless 244
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Supernova Remnant
Distance:<\/strong> 7000 ly
Constellation:<\/strong> Taurus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 34′, 31.94″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 0′, 52.20″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
This was a combination of imagery, taken using two iTelescope instruments and blended in CS4.<\/em>
(Image ID: 90)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Crab Nebula<\/strong>

Definitely my best M1 to date.

Designations:<\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Crab nebula
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M1
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 1952
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Other:<\/strong> Crab Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi Epsilon 250
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST10XME
Object Type:<\/strong> Supernova Remnant
Distance:<\/strong> 6.30
Constellation:<\/strong> Taurus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 34′, 30.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 1′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
Taken using iTelescope.net’s T5 rig. 300 sec lum, 120 sec each H-alpha, Green, Blue. Layered as RGB using H-alpha for the red channel. Cleaned up in photoshop using Carboni’s photoshop tools (also added diffraction spikes).<\/em>
(Image ID: 89)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Eagle Nebula<\/strong>

A star-forming region and young open cluster in Serpens also known as the Star Queen Nebula. The dark-lane in the center of the nebula has the shape of an eagle with it’s talons out as if to strike. This area is also the area photographed by the Hubble Space Telescope and named the Pillars of Creation due to the existence of star-forming regions within.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Star Queen Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi Epsilon 250
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 7000.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 49′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
Taken using iTelescope.net, T5. Combined RGB and Ha. 300 seconds each for the colors, layered over 600 seconds of luminance.<\/em>
(Image ID: 82)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Wide-field M8 and M20<\/strong>

Nebulae M8 and M20 in one wide-field shot

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Lagoon Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M8
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6523
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Lagoon Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Vernonscope
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 4100.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 3′, 37.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -24\u00b0, 23′, 12.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
(need to update)<\/em>
(Image ID: 80)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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North American Nebula<\/strong>

This is the North American Nebula taken using filters for doubly-ionized Oxygen (OIII), ionized Sulphur (SII) and Hydrogen-alpha.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> NGC7000
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M0
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 7000
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 20, Sharpless 117
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi FSQ Flourite
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STL-11000M
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1600.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Cygnus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 20 Hrs, 59′, 17.10″
Declination:<\/strong> 44\u00b0, 31′, 44.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
300 sec lum, 120 sec each Oxygen III, Suphur II, and H-alpha. Re-mastered in Photoshop Creative Cloud.<\/em>
(Image ID: 79)
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North American Nebula<\/strong>

This is the North American Nebula again, this time I’ve layered in the narrow-band imagery on top of the RGB.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> NGC7000
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M0
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 7000
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 20, Sharpless 117
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi FSQ Flourite
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STL-11000M
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1600.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Cygnus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 20 Hrs, 59′, 17.10″
Declination:<\/strong> 44\u00b0, 31′, 44.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
300 sec lum, 120 sec each Red, Green, Blue, Oxygen III, Suphur II, and H-alpha. RGB layered over Lum, then OIII, SII, and Ha merged as RGB and layered on top and faded in.<\/em>
(Image ID: 78)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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North American Nebula<\/strong>

This is the North American Nebula in RGB color, remastered.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> NGC7000
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M0
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 7000
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 20, Sharpless 117
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi FSQ Flourite
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STL-11000M
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1600.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Cygnus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 20 Hrs, 59′, 17.10″
Declination:<\/strong> 44\u00b0, 31′, 44.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
300 sec lum, 120 sec each RGB, remastered in Photoshop CC.<\/em>
(Image ID: 77)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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North American Nebula<\/strong>

This is the North American Nebula taken using filters for doubly-ionized Oxygen (OIII), ionized Sulphur (SII) and Hydrogen-alpha.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> NGC7000
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M0
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 7000
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 20, Sharpless 117
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi FSQ Flourite
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STL-11000M
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1600.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Cygnus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 20 Hrs, 59′, 17.10″
Declination:<\/strong> 44\u00b0, 31′, 44.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
300 sec lum, 120 sec each Oxygen III, Suphur II, and H-alpha.<\/em>
(Image ID: 70)
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North American Nebula<\/strong>

This is the North American Nebula in RGB color. Taken using the iTelescope network.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> NGC7000
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M0
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 7000
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 20, Sharpless 117
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi FSQ Flourite
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STL-11000M
Object Type:<\/strong> Emission Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1600.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Cygnus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 20 Hrs, 59′, 17.10″
Declination:<\/strong> 44\u00b0, 31′, 44.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
300 sec lum, 120 each R,G,B<\/em>
(Image ID: 69)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Rosette Nebula<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Rosette Nebula
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Messier:<\/strong> n\/a
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> * NGC 2237, NGC 2238, NGC 2239, NGC 2244, NGC 2246
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 50<\/em>
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Monoceros
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>

* The Rosette Nebula has five different NGC numbers. 2237 is part of the nebulous region but is usually used to denote the whole thing. 2244 is the designation for the open cluster within. The rest are different parts of the nebulousity of the overall object.
(Image ID: 59)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Rosette Nebula<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/em>Common Name:<\/strong> Rosette Nebula<\/em>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/em>Messier:<\/strong> n\/a<\/em>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/em>New General Catalogue:<\/strong> * NGC 2237, NGC 2238, NGC 2239, NGC 2244, NGC 2246<\/em>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 <\/em>Other:<\/strong> Caldwell 50 <\/em>
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Spiral Galaxy
Distance:<\/strong>
Constellation:<\/strong> Monoceros
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 0 Hrs, 0′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 0\u00b0, 0′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 0.00
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>

* The Rosette Nebula has five different NGC numbers. 2237 is part of the nebulous region but is usually used to denote the whole thing. 2244 is the designation for the open cluster within. The rest are different parts of the nebulousity of the overall object.<\/em>
(Image ID: 58)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Ring Nebula<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M57
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6720
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 2.30
Constellation:<\/strong> Libra
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 53′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 33\u00b0, 2′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.80
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 40)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Ring Nebula<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M57
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6720
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 2.30
Constellation:<\/strong> Libra
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 53′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 33\u00b0, 2′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.80
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 39)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Ring Nebula<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M57
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6720
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 2.30
Constellation:<\/strong> Libra
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 53′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 33\u00b0, 2′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.80
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 38)
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The Ring Nebula<\/strong>

Caption To Be Added Later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M57
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6720
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Ring Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 2.30
Constellation:<\/strong> Libra
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 53′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 33\u00b0, 2′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.80
I can no longer recall the details of this image’s capture or processing<\/em>
(Image ID: 37)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Great Nebula in Orion<\/strong>

Another image, another camera. Much better processing as well.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Orion Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M42
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 1976
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Orion Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 1.60
Constellation:<\/strong> Orion
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 35′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -5\u00b0, 27′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
This image of M42 used a flat frame to help even it out and remove the vignetting. single frame, 300 seconds @ ISO1600, bin 1×1<\/em>
(Image ID: 30)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Great Nebula in Orion<\/strong>

The Orion Nebula is a harder target than most people think. Sure, it’s bright, but there’s areas of dimness as well, and it can be particularly difficult to bring out detail.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Orion Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M42
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 1976
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Orion Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 1.60
Constellation:<\/strong> Orion
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 35′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -5\u00b0, 27′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 4.00
This is a single frame at 60 seconds cleaned up with a dark frame and bias frame. Unfortunately, no flat frame was available, so it suffers from obvious vignetting.<\/em>
(Image ID: 29)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dumbell Nebula<\/strong>

The Dumbell\/Apple Core again

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Dumbell Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M27
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6853
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Apple Core Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.25
Constellation:<\/strong> Vulpecula
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 19 Hrs, 59′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 43′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.40

(Image ID: 22)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dumbell Nebula<\/strong>

caption needed

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Dumbell Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M27
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6853
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Apple Core Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.36
Constellation:<\/strong> Vulpecula
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 19 Hrs, 59′, 36.34″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 43′, 16.09″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.50
more notes to come later<\/em>
(Image ID: 21)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dumbell Nebula<\/strong>

comments to come later

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Dumbell Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M27
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6853
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Apple Core Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.36
Constellation:<\/strong> Vulpecula
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 19 Hrs, 59′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 43′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.50
notes to come later<\/em>
(Image ID: 20)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dumbell Nebula<\/strong>

Another view of the Dumbell Nebula, processed to highlight the greener shades

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Dumbell Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M27
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6853
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Apple Core Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.25
Constellation:<\/strong> Vulpecula
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 19 Hrs, 59′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 43′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.40

(Image ID: 19)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dumbell Nebula<\/strong>

Another view of the Dumbell, Processed slightly differently

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Dumbell Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M27
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6853
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Apple Core Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Unknown
Camera:<\/strong> Unknown
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.25
Constellation:<\/strong> Vulpecula
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 19 Hrs, 59′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 43′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.40

(Image ID: 18)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Dumbell Nebula<\/strong>

Looks more like an apple core than a dumbell, if you ask me.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Dumbell Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M27
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6853
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Apple Core Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> C14 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Planetary Nebula
Distance:<\/strong> 1.36
Constellation:<\/strong> Vulpecula
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 19 Hrs, 59′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 43′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 7.80
several 60 second exposures stacked and processed<\/em>
(Image ID: 17)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triffid Nebula<\/strong>

Rich color from the iTelescope STF-8300 camera.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M20
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6514
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi TOA-150
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.20
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 2′, 23.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -23\u00b0, 1′, 48.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.30
single 300 second exposure on single-shot color CCD<\/em>
(Image ID: 16)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triffid Nebula<\/strong>

An early run on the Triffid. Poor tracking lead to star trails

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M20
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6514
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> C14 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Nikon D5000
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.20
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 2′, 23.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -23\u00b0, 1′, 48.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.30
single 300 second exposure<\/em>
(Image ID: 15)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triffid Nebula<\/strong>

Another of the Triffid Nebula. Beautiful colors

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M20
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6514
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.20
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 2′, 23.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -23\u00b0, 1′, 48.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.30
multiple 300 second frames stacked and corrected.<\/em>
(Image ID: 14)
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The Swan Nebula<\/strong>

iTelescope.net T13, more processing and cropping

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Swan Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M17
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6618
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Omega Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi SKY90
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST2000XCM
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 20′, 26.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -16\u00b0, 10′, 36.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
300 sec bin 1×1, enhanced in PS CS4 and cropped.<\/em>
(Image ID: 13)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Swan Nebula<\/strong>

taken using iTelescope.net’s T13 scope. MUCH better quality image. Lots of detail

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Swan Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M17
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6618
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Omega Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi SKY90
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST2000XCM
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 20′, 26.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -16\u00b0, 10′, 36.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
300 seconds, Bin 1×1, single-shot color.<\/em>
(Image ID: 12)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Swan Nebula<\/strong>

Taken using a remote telescope (iTelescope.net). Much better image overall

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Swan Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M17
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6618
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Omega Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi SKY90
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST2000XCM
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 20′, 26.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -16\u00b0, 10′, 36.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
iTelescope.net image. 300 sec single shot color, cropped<\/em>
(Image ID: 11)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Swan Nebula<\/strong>

One of my favorite objects, M17, the Swan Nebula, also known as the Omega Nebula.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Swan Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M17
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6618
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Omega Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Nikon D5000
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 5.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 20′, 26.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -16\u00b0, 10′, 36.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
60 second or so subs at ISO3200 stacked in DSS.<\/em>
(Image ID: 10)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Eagle Nebula<\/strong>

Taken using iTelescope T13 in Australia – MUCH better quality

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Star Queen Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi SKY90
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG ST2000XCM
Object Type:<\/strong> Open Cluster
Distance:<\/strong> 7.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 0.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 47′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.40
single 300 second image, single-shot color.<\/em>
(Image ID: 9)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Eagle Nebula<\/strong>

Not a great shot, due to tracking errors, but it’s the eagle nebula (AKA the pillars of creation).

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Eagle Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M16
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6611
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Star Queen Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Open Cluster
Distance:<\/strong> 7.00
Constellation:<\/strong> Serpens
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 18′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -13\u00b0, 49′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.40
Single 300 second image. Tracking problems lead to poor quality.<\/em>
(Image ID: 8)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Triffid Nebula<\/strong>

The Triffid taken at Columbus using the 350D

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Triffid Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M20
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6514
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> n\/a
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Open Cluster
Distance:<\/strong> 5.20
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 2′, 18.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -23\u00b0, 2′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.30
multiple frames (unsure how many). 300sec at ISO 1600.<\/em>
(Image ID: 5)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Lagoon Nebula<\/strong>

One of my first shots using the modded 350D. It compares well to the STF-8300C. The color isn’t as rich, but the detail is pretty good.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Lagoon Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M8
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6523
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Lagoon Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080 with focal reducer
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 4.10
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 3′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -24\u00b0, 23′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
300 sec at ISO1600. Probably multiple frames stacked and corrected with flat, dark, and bias.<\/em>
(Image ID: 4)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Lagoon Nebula<\/strong>

M8, the Lagoon Nebula taken using an iTelescope.net system.

Designations:<\/strong>
    \u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Lagoon Nebula
    \u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M8
    \u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 6523
    \u2022 Other:<\/strong> Lagoon Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Takahashi TOA-150
Camera:<\/strong> SBIG STF-8300C
Object Type:<\/strong> Starforming Nebula (with open cluster)
Distance:<\/strong> 4.10
Constellation:<\/strong> Sagittarius
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 18 Hrs, 3′, 48.00″
Declination:<\/strong> -24\u00b0, 23′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 6.00
Single-shot color, one 300 second frame bin 1×1. iTelescope.net T3 at Mayhill, NM.<\/em>
(Image ID: 3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Crab Nebula<\/strong>

Probably my best yet, the Supernova Remnant M1.

Designations:<\/strong>
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Common Name:<\/strong> Crab nebula
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Messier:<\/strong> M1
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 New General Catalogue:<\/strong> NGC 1952
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u2022 Other:<\/strong> Crab Nebula
Telescope:<\/strong> Meade 2080
Camera:<\/strong> Canon 350D
Object Type:<\/strong> Supernova Remnant
Distance:<\/strong> 6.30
Constellation:<\/strong> Taurus
Right Ascension:<\/strong> 5 Hrs, 34′, 30.00″
Declination:<\/strong> 22\u00b0, 1′, 0.00″
Magnitude:<\/strong> 8.40
I believe this was approximately 10 60 second exposures at ISO1600. Stacked in Deep Sky Stacker and processed in Photoshop CS4.<\/em>
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