Images
Galactic objects and solar system elements in the form of final images.
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Sh2-105 | C27
The Crescent nebula, also known as Sh2-105 and C27, is an iconic deep sky object in the constellation Cygnus. In 2018 this object was imaged, so the current image gives a good idea of the progress that has been made over time.
Perseïd Meteor
An annual event, the Perseid meteor shower. This time an exceptional large meteor was captured with a long lasting glow. Captured with the new Sigma 15mm f/1.4 diagonal fisheye lens.
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula
M27 is a very bright planetary nebula, of which often only the core is shown. In this case, the outer and much fainter areas are made visible as well in this HOO image, using a new HDR script.
M4
M4 is a globular cluster in the constellation Scorpius. It is located at a distance of 50,000 light years from Earth. During processing some interesting green stars stood out which appear to be RR Lyrae variable stars, often found in clusters. The intense green colour is an artefact of the way broadband images like these are taken.
Caldwell 45
Caldwell 45 is a small galaxy in the constellation Boötes, art of the Virgo supercluster of galaxies. It is also known as NGC5248. This was an older dataset when processed, and calibration is not perfect, as is visible in the uneven background. But details in the galaxy have been fairly well capture.
NGC884, NGC869
A beautiful double cluster of NGC884 and NGC869 in the constellation Perseus. These objects are pretty bright and were already discovered by the ancient Greeks. Here captured using an OSC camera.
NGC5905, NGC5908
NGC5905 and NGC5908 are two neighbouring galaxies in the constellation Draco. They form a very nice contrast with NGC5905 being a beautiful spiral galaxy (SAb), that is visible face-on, while NGC5908 is a barred spiral galaxy (SBb) and visible edge-on view.
M64 - Black Eye Galaxy
M64 is also known as the Black Eye Galaxy, because of its characteristic detailed center in an otherwise a smooth and amorphous looking galaxy. Other nicknames are ‘evil eye’ and ‘sleeping beauty’ galaxy. This was an old set of data that had still not be processed.