
Images
M82 | Arp337
M82 is often photographed together with its close neighbour M81. But the cigar galaxy as it is also called, is a beautiful example of a starburst galaxy and deserves the attention on its own.
Caldwell 44
First light with the ZWO ASI533MM camera. The small square sensor makes it a perfect tool to capture the small but beautiful barred spiral galaxy NGC7479, also referred to as the Superman Galaxy
Caldwell 7
A beautiful spiral galaxy, also known as ‘little M33’. Photographed in sessions two years apart, but all combined into one LRGB image, enhanced with H-alpha data indicating areas of active star formation within the galaxy.
Markarian’s Chain
In the middle of a crowded area of galaxies, known as the Virgo Cluster, one can find a string of Galaxies, commonly known as Markarian’s Chain. Eight galaxies, including the rather bright elliptical galaxies M84 and M86 make up this remarkable object.
Caldwell 12
Face-on view of the intermediate spiral galaxy NGC9646, or Fireworks galaxy, right on the border of the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus.
M101 | Arp26
The spiral galaxy M101, or Pinwheel Galaxy, is one of the larger galaxies visible. Its face-on position and its visibility all year round, makes it a great target for any Astrophotographer. Adding H-alpha data to the LRGB image highlights the star-forming areas.
M51 | Arp85
One of the earlier ‘real’ images taken at the observatory. A combination of two interacting galaxies. M51, or the Whirlpool galaxy, is an impressive appearance at the night sky, approximately 28 million lightyears from Earth.