Starship Asterisk*

M1 (narrowband + RGB stars)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/18661870 ... d-public/
Copyright: Jose Luis Bedmar Dates:
November 2 - 3, 2024
November 7, 2024
Thomas:
Chroma H-alpha 5nm Bandpass 36 mm: 60×300.″(5h)
Chroma OIII 3nm Bandpass 36 mm: 60×300.″(5h)
Chroma SII 3nm Bandpass 36 mm: 60×300.″(5h)
Avg. Moon age:
2.76 days
Avg. Moon phase:
12.04%
A.R. (center): 05h34m31s.4
Dec. (center): +22°00′50″
Pixel scale: 0.388 arcsec/pixel
Orientation: 0.562 degrees
Field radius: 0.157 degrees
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Resolution: 2284x1812
Locations: Huercal de Almeria, Almeria, Spain
Data source: Own remote observatory
Remote Source: Non-Commercial Standalone Installation

Shark Nebula (LDN1235)

The large dark nebula LDN 1235 is located in the Constellation Cepheus, its shark-like shape makes it one of the most extraordinary and curious objects in this part of the sky.

Optics: Takahashi FSQ85
Camera: QSI683 CCD @ -20C°
Mount: 10Micron GM1000HPS
Filters: Astrodon LRGB
Exposure: LRGB 110:9:9:9 10' exposures
(23 total hours of exposure)

Taken from Saint Barthelemy AO, Italy

8th November 2024. Photo(s) taken in Porjus, sweden, with two different kinds of aurora at the same time. In the north beautiful bright strong red pillars, and in the south classic green aurora with vortexes. Little planet projection seemed appropriate to showcase the difference between north and south.

16 photos @20mm stiched together in PTGui.

A song of Ice and Fire
http://instagram.com/johan.nensen/
Copyright: Johan Nensén Lindqvist

The crescent moon at 55% illumination balanced at the summit of the Aiguille de Bionnassay (4052 meters) in the Mont Blanc massif from Les Houches in the Chamonix valley.
Nikon Z6 II
Focal length 600mm
100 iso
f/8
1/30 sec
Shooting time 5:02 p.m.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/541 ... e4cb_o.jpg

M1 The Crab Nebula in Sulphur Hydrogen Oxygen and Helium. Imaged remotely from Spain with the 16in Dall-Kirham and Player One Poseidon M-pro . Exposures were 60x 120 in S2, 50x 120s in Ha, 50x120s in O3 and 50x 300s in He2


I really like the addition of the Helium, it brings something very different compared to the "usual" SHO palette that we are so used to with M1. Please click to see the animation
https://astrob.in/s5fdsm/D/]
https://astrob.in/s5fdsm/D/rawthumb/reg ... g?insecure

Although all of the elements show very different structure to each other the He2 seems to have a more diffused look about it.


Here is a link to the full res images https://www.astrobin.com/s5fdsm/

Thanks for Looking

Peter Shah

C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)
Submission by Omer Baram

Discovered in early January 2023 by two observatories (one in South Africa and one in China), the comet has been closely monitored since. It originated in the Oort Cloud, a vast region of icy and rocky bodies surrounding our solar system.

I photographed the comet on October 21th from the Negev desert in southern Israel, the comet was approximately 4.55 in magnitude and in a distance of 0.66 AU from earth

For full resolution, visit:
https://astrob.in/full/yg179t/B/?real=

Full details:
Camera: ZWO ASI071MC Pro
Mount: Sky-watcher NEQ6 Pro belt mod
Telescope: TS Optics 80mm F/7
Filter: Optolong L-pro
Guide Scope: Svbony 60mm
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MC-S
Date: 21.10.24
Location: Negev Desert
Exposures: 60sX70

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
www.mattdieterich.com
Copyright: Matt Dieterich

CTA 1
Click on above to enlarge.

Full info and higher resolution image @ https://www.astrokin.com/cta-1.html

Where stars are born… and maybe a rogue planet too….
This is NGC 1333, a region, with a bright blue reflection nebula, red Herbig Haro objects and a LOT of dark dust.
Herbig-Haro objects are small bright patches of nebulosity associated with protostars. They are formed when hot gas ejected by a newborn star collides with the gas and dust around it at creating bright shock waves.

Some believe that rogue planets may also be formed in this way…. The dark dust of the Perseus molecular cloud hides much of the star-forming activity. However the infrared camera on the James Webb Space Telescope can peak through the dust. Recent images from JWST of NGC 1333 have identified 6 Rogue planets forming. Go google the image its’ awesome

Shot from the Ottawa backyard Nov. 2, and 9th
3 hours in each LRGB filter
C11 and 0.7x reducer for 1960mm focallength
Tracked on the CEM70 with an off-axis guider and the 174MM mini camera.
Processed in Pixinsight


NGC1333 and the Rogue planets. by Andrea Girones, on Flickr

This is the eleventh astrophotography project by the ShaRA team. The team targeted the Small Magellanic Cloud and the massive globular cluster 47 Tucanae, using a remote Nikon 100mm f/2 lens located in Chile and integrating for over 15 hours with RGB and H-alpha/OIII filters. Special care was taken in processing to highlight the faint nebulae within the small galaxy, emphasizing the striking appearance of the large globular cluster and showcasing all the star clusters and globular clusters in the SMC and Magellanic Stream. A study was also conducted on the stellar populations and morphology of this small satellite galaxy of our Milky Way in order to process the raw files enhangcing the distribution of the different populations. The hot blue stars of spectral classes A and B are clearly visible, aligned along the northeast-southwest direction, while the cooler stars of classes K and M form a diffuse, oval-shaped halo with a more orange/yellow color.

More info and images here: https://astrotrex.wordpress.com/2024/11 ... d-friends/
and here: https://www.doubleastudios.net/it/uno-s ... no-ngc-292


ShaRA#11.1 by ShaRA-Astrophotography, su Flickr

aravagnin wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2024 8:09 am This is the eleventh astrophotography project by the ShaRA team. The team targeted the Small Magellanic Cloud and the massive globular cluster 47 Tucanae, using a remote Nikon 100mm f/2 lens located in Chile and integrating for over 15 hours with RGB and H-alpha/OIII filters. Special care was taken in processing to highlight the faint nebulae within the small galaxy, emphasizing the striking appearance of the large globular cluster and showcasing all the star clusters and globular clusters in the SMC and Magellanic Stream. A study was also conducted on the stellar populations and morphology of this small satellite galaxy of our Milky Way in order to process the raw files enhangcing the distribution of the different populations. The hot blue stars of spectral classes A and B are clearly visible, aligned along the northeast-southwest direction, while the cooler stars of classes K and M form a diffuse, oval-shaped halo with a more orange/yellow color.

More info and images here: https://astrotrex.wordpress.com/2024/11 ... d-friends/
and here: https://www.doubleastudios.net/it/uno-s ... no-ngc-292


ShaRA#11.1 by ShaRA-Astrophotography, su Flickr

This is a gorgeous portrait of the Small Magellanic Cloud. It so deserves to be an APOD!

Ann

Barnard 18, part of the Taurus Molecular Cloud. I captured this two weeks ago from my backyard just north of Philadelphia. I captured 1000 one-minute exposures at f/2 and then used the best 700 to create the image. Telescope: Celestron RASA 8 F/2
Zwo ASI2600MC Pro
Exposure: 700 x 1 min
Mount: Zwo AM5n
Guiding: ASI290mini, 30mm scope
Filter: Optolong L-Quad
Software: APT, DSS, Pixinsight
Sky: Bortle 6

Cosmic Neighborhood of the Star Xi (ξ) Orionis


Cosmic Neighborhood of the Star Xi (ξ) Orionis by .zombi., on Flickr

This astronomical image captures the mesmerizing beauty of Lower's Nebula (Sh2-261), the star cluster NGC 2169, and the nebula Sh2-268. Lower's Nebula, also known as Sh2-261, is a vast emission nebula that showcases the rich tapestry of star formation and interstellar matter. NGC 2169, often referred to as the "37 Cluster" due to its star arrangement, adds a distinct touch to this cosmic tableau. The faint glow of Sh2-268 completes the composition, offering a glimpse into the intricate and beautiful structures of our universe.

Imaging telescopes: FSQ-106EDXIII
Imaging cameras: G3-16200EC

Accessories: Reducer-QE 0.73X
Mounts: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro
Software: N.I.N.A. · PixInsight · Adobe Photoshop

Frames:
SII: 64×600″ (10h 40′)
Ha: 55×600″ (9h 10′)
OIII: 69×600″ (11h 30′)
L: 58×120″ (1h 56′)
R: 27×60″ (27′)
G: 20×60″ (20′)
G: 10×90″ (15′)
B: 13×120″ (26′)

Photographic technique: SHOLRGB

Integration: 34h 44′
SQM Med: 18,9

Location: Masłomiąca
Dates: 01.2024

Image Credit & Copyright: Przemysław Ząbczyk

Links:
http://www.astrobin.com/users/zombi/
https://www.astropolis.pl/tags/zombi/

Man Between Galaxies

Copyright: Max Inwood
https://www.instagram.com/max.nti/
Date: 20 March 2024
Location: New Zealand

An image of a person standing between the two Magellanic Cloud galaxies, and holding Epsilon Hydri. The Large Magellanic Cloud (seen on the right), is the largest satellite galaxy of the Milky Way.

California nebula (NGC1499) by Michele Guzzini, su Flickr

California Nebula (NGC1499)
Credits: Michele Guzzini

Nikon Z6a (h-alpha mod) + Nikkor Z 400mm F4.5/S
54x360'' @ F/4.5 ISO 800
Monti Sibillini, Italy

An amateur discovery of a small bipolar nebula in the Cygnus

we are proud to present you with an amateur discovery. The discovery dates back to November 2023, a small bipolar nebula in the Cygnus. Today we know that it is a Herbig-Haro object (HHO).



There is also an RNAAS paper about it. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3 ... 172/ad103a
Peter Bresseler (me) is an amateur, Bringfried Stecklum is an astronom.

The attached image is a co-production of the amateur discoverer Peter Bresseler and the astrophotographers Bernd Koch and Werner E. Celnik. The bipolar nebula was photographed with a Celestron C14 at F/7 with an ASI2600MC in LRGB mode and exposed for 21.8 hours. The coordinates are 20:53:25.3 +51:08:17.7. We hope that more amateurs will participate in the exposures.

thanks for looking

best regards
Peter Bresseler

https://www.pixlimit.com

Perseus constellation along with its intriguing surroundings

The constellation containing many fascinating objects, many of which are hidden beneath a deep layer of stars or dust. This time, a frame that showcases this area of the sky along with its entire intriguing surroundings.

Single night session, 30x120s with Sigma Art 40 and modified Nikon D600.
Location: Bieszczady Mountains/Poland
Credit: Ireneusz Nowak

Astrobin location of the full size picture: https://www.astrobin.com/9x2xiw/
Author Astrobin link: https://www.astrobin.com/users/iro/

Subject:
NGC281 - "Pacman" Nebula

https://www.astrobin.com/vncrki/

Location on the earth:
Arpino (Fr) - Italy
Setup:
Telescope-> Artesky ARTEC 250 Pro
Camera-> ToupTek 2600MM
Mount-> 10Micron GM2000 HPS II
Date:
01 - 04 Novembre 2024
Lights:
Optolong Blue 2": 110×60,″(1h 50′)
Optolong Green 2": 30×60,″(30′)
Optolong H-Alpha 3nm 2": 31×600,″(5h 10′)
Optolong OIII 3nm 2": 28×600,″(4h 40′)
Optolong Red 2": 89×60,″(1h 29′)
Optolong SII 3nm 2": 7×600,″(1h 10′)
Total exposure time : 14h49'

What's is it?
NGC 281, IC 11 or Sh2-184 is a bright emission nebula and part of an H II region in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia. This 20×30 arcmin sized nebulosity is also associated with open clusterIC 1590. Distance from solar system estimated at 9.200 ly. Colloquially, NGC 281 is also known as the Pacman Nebula for its resemblance to the video game character.

How I did it?
The picture is the result of an Hubble Palette for the Nebula and an RGB for the Stars.

What I like most
I got really impressed by such wonderful star formation region ! I would have captured some more lights on some filters but weather conditions in this season didn't allow to do much more.

I hope you will enjoy it.

Antonio