Milky Way mode and M51 Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC5194 and NGC5195)
From our place inside the Milky Way, M51 reminds us that even galaxies dance—spiraling through cosmic time in a gravitational embrace 23 million light-years away.
Scheduled capture IC2674 (Coddington’s Nebula) – NGC4631 (Whale Galaxy) – NGC4656/57 Hockey Stick Galaxy – NGC5907/6 Knife Galaxy
Tonight’s automated run targets a beautiful mix of subtle and striking galaxies: the faint, patchy glow of IC 2574 in the Messier 81 Group, the dramatic edge-on NGC 4631 (Whale Galaxy) alongside the distorted NGC 4656/NGC 4657 Hockey Stick pair, and the razor-thin NGC 5907 (Knife Galaxy) with its faint companion NGC 5906—a full night capturing everything from chaotic star-forming regions to elegant edge-on structures shaped by cosmic interactions.
Betelgeuse, Waxing Crescent Moon and Sharpless 2-274 Medusa Nebula
In this session, I spotlighted Betelgeuse, a massive red supergiant nearing supernova, likely within 100,000 years. The piece also highlights the Medusa Nebula, a faint planetary nebula, and a quick capture of the crescent Moon. The exploration of these celestial objects reflects my passion for astrophotography and cosmic phenomena.
M97 Owl Nebula and M108 Surfboard Galaxy
M97 and M108 nicely capture in one field of view.
Orion Nebula M42 with different filters (Bonus: current moon)
Comparing duo-band and astro filter captures of M42, Orion Nebula
M42 (Orion Nebula), Star Trail and bonus Aurora Borealis
M42 Orion Nebula, testing the new Dwarflab feature to capture star trails and an amazing opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis from the Netherlands!
First capture of 2026: Wolf Moon
The first full Moon of 2026, known as the Wolf Moon, rises into the cold heart of winter, hanging low and luminous in the night sky. Its name comes from old traditions, when the distant howls of wolves seemed to answer the Moon’s pale glow, marking a season of endurance and quiet strength.
M51 Whirlpool Galaxy – NGC6939 Cluster with NGC6946 Fireworks Galaxy – NGC1333 Embryo Nebula
Another overnight schedule leaving the Dwarf 3 outside during the rain-free frosty night. Capturing M51, NGC6946 and NGC1333
XMAS Schedule – Markarian’s Chain – M101 Pinwheel – NGC7331 (C30)
XMAS Schedule - Capturing the Markarian's Chain - M101 Pinwheel - NGC7331 (C30)
Comet 3I/Atlas and a revisit of IC443
Logging 3I/Atlas (and IC443)
IC434 Horsehead Nebula and NGC2024 Flame Nebula
Capturing IC434 Horsehead Nebula and NGC2024 Flame Nebula through some cloud layers
Revisit of M27 Dumbbell Nebula, and IC348 Cluster
M27 and IC348
Stargazing journal December 2025
Last month of the year! 10-12-2025: Andromeda M31 Mosaic – NGC2264 Christmas Tree Cluster – Jupiter and it’s...