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Visualisation: Diving into the Helix Nebula https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19ioFPemWV/?mibextid=Mk4v2M Snip of the video below. Link above to watch. IMG_6500.jpeg Animation of an image I took of the Helix Nebula using Adobe AfterEffects. Original info and data below: Title: Unlocking the Helix Neb...

“Whirling Lights”: M83 – The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy This stunning barred spiral galaxy, also known as M83, lies 15 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra. It’s one of the closest and brightest barred spiral galaxies in our sky, known for its vibrant star formation and chaotic superno...

Cosmic Sorcery: The Witch Head Nebula Halloween came early! Join me on a cosmic journey to the hauntingly beautiful Witch Head Nebula, floating 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. This spectral cloud, shaped like a witch’s profile, stretches across space illuminated by nearby star...

"The Cosmic Swan" - Omega Nebula - Imaging with a 90's Telescope My version of the Swan Nebula (M17) uses a distinct SHO palette that goes beyond the usual hues seen in this region. While many images of the Omega Nebula often stick to the typical red-dominated palettes, I wanted to break ...

Unlocking the Helix Nebula: A Journey Through Time and Tech After capturing the Pillars of Creation in late July with my 90's scope - the Celestron Ultima 9-1/4, I decided to turn my attention to the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293). This nebula is well-known for its complexity, and I quickly realized how c...

3840pxPNG_Signature.png The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308): A Celestial Sentinel in the Depths of Space Floating serenely in the vastness of the night sky, the Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308) stretches its ethereal fins, its soft, bubble-like form resembling a cosmic dolphin gliding through the inters...

Cygnus Head Facebook Poll 2.jpg FB Signature 2048.jpg For this image, I chose an unusual colour palette of magenta and cyan instead of the typical red and blue, bringing a fresh perspective to this iconic supernova remnant. The nebula is processed in HOO with RGB stars, offering a striking contrast...

✨ NGC 2264: A Celestial Masterpiece ✨ Explore the intricate details of the NGC 2264 region in this wide-view image, capturing the beauty and complexity of this stellar nursery. Explore more of my celestial journeys and connect with me on all my socials here: linktr.ee/deepskyjourney. 1. Wide-view im...

Visualisation: diving into the Pillars of Creation. Click the link to watch the video. Image provided as screenshot of the video.

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I am excited to submit my image of the core of the Eagle Nebula (M16) for consideration. Given the extensive number of images already captured of this iconic target, I wanted to create a piece that both honors its legacy and brings something new to the table. How does this stand out from others? Wha...

IMG_4441.jpeg *** 6h Journey to Rho Ophiuchi *** Rho Ophiuchi is one of the most colorful regions in the night sky, located near the constellation Ophiuchus. This celestial wonder showcases a stunning array of dark clouds, bright reflection nebulae, and vivid emission nebulae. Additionally, this im...

35% scale & compressed attached. See full HQ version here: https://www.astrobin.com/jebdum/E/ All my socials: https://linktr.ee/deepskyjourney RCW114 - The Dragon's Heart. 111h of RCW114 - 4-Panel Mosaic with NB Stars Located in the southern constellation Ara, RCW114 is a stunning supernova remn...

Clash of the Cosmos: 34h of NGC 6188 - The Dragons of Ara - a tale of Gas and Stardust HQ version: https://www.astrobin.com/13383s/ All my socials: https://linktr.ee/deepskyjourney Guided by the haunting melodies of Nightwish, I extended my integration time by an extra 28 hours (from my original 6h ...

Clash of the Cosmos: 6 Hours with the Fighting Dragons of Ara Venturing deep into the heart of the Dragons of Ara, I captured the majestic NGC 6188 and its celestial companions NGC 6164/6165 (Dragon’s egg) in about 6 hours of dedicated observation, exploring this vibrant region known for its dramati...

https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/eKskRRgMawJ-_620x0_esdlMP5Y.jpg https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/eKskRRgMawJ-_16536x0_ieTZ0INm.jpg For your consideration: my longest project to date. With just over 42 hours, IC 2944 - The Running Chicken Nebula, was quite a challenge to image with such a little scop...

"Oceanic Cosmos": The Dolphin Head Nebula in Aquatic Hues. My latest acquisition, not sure how I feel about this yet, I may choose to add more data later. All my socials here: https://linktr.ee/deepskyjourney ABOUT THE ACQUISITION Despite being observed from a Bortle 6 location in my Brisb...

About me: My name is Rod Prazeres, an amateur astrophotographer from Brisbane, Australia. I started my Astrophotography journey in July 2023, and have been more and more excited about the journey ahead. It’s a steep learning curve but I am enjoying every step of the way - except the cloudy nights. W...

About me: My name is Rod Prazeres, an amateur astrophotographer from Brisbane, Australia. I started my Astrophotography journey in July 2023, and have been more and more excited about the journey ahead. It’s a steep learning curve but I am enjoying every step of the way - except the cloudy nights. T...