Also known as, Messier 15, this cluster can be found at the top of Pegasus’ head. At magnitude 6.6 it’s not as easy to find as the Andromeda Galaxy, but perhaps more rewarding. At an estimated 12.5±1.3 billion years old, it is one of the oldest known globular clusters!
In preparation of its upcoming opposition, I have begun imaging Mars. Mars’ opposition will occur on December 8, 2022, but it will be closest to Earth on December 1, 2022. During opposition, Mars will be found in the constellation Taurus.
Here’s a slightly better image I recently took of the Andromeda Galaxy. My “smudge” pics are improving! I believe it’s position overhead along with atmospheric conditions are to thank.
Who doesn’t love a cool pic of the moon? I also enjoy the deep black abyss surrounding our only natural satellite in this uncropped image….
Guys, I’m pleased to announce a breakthrough in our processing! To show the importance of post-processing in astrophotography, inputting the same video, I can now go from this…. to this…. Ahhh…..the Cassini Division!
Yep, that smudge….that’s the Andromeda Galaxy as seen through a 6″ Newtonian reflector telescope. I must say it does look rather unimpressive in this image. But to actually locate and observe this distant world through the lens of your very own scope, in real life, is absolutely breathtaking. One day I’ll own a proper astrophotography […]
Single image of the Trapezium Cluster within the Orion Nebula. Photo taken on 10/12/2022.
Amateurly processed image of Jupiter with two of its Galilean moons, Callisto and Io. Also, the famed ‘Great Red Spot’ is faintly visible in the upper right quadrant of the planet. (10-07-2022)
Amateurly processed image of Saturn. More specifically, this is a snippet taken from a video I took by holding my iPhone up to the telescope eyepiece. Equipment: 6″ Orion SkyQuest Dobsonian reflector with handheld iPhone 11 Pro Max. (10-07-2022)
First look at Saturn through a 70mm Gskyer refractor….chromatic abberation and all!
