IC1805 – ‘Heart’ Nebula
IC1805, Hearth Nebula. Good success rate on the stacking at 60 seconds exposure.
Back in business – testing new D3 with M31
Back in the game after receiving the replacement D3.
Stargazing on hold
After discussing the issue of the high amount of failed images during capturing, combined with the rattling noise...
M31 – ‘Andromeda’ – 3 hours of integration time
More than 3 hours of total time on target for M31 - Andromeda
M31 – Andromeda – adding more integration time
Combining a total of 1 hour and 35 minutes of integration time on M31, Andromeda Galaxy.
M27 – ‘Dumbbell’ Nebula
Hey all, Another clear sky night, another session. This time I decided to revisit M27. In view of...
Revisiting C27/NGC6888 (investigating failed subs)
Additional session on C27/NGC6888
Stargazing journal August 2025
01/10-08-25: On holidays in Maspalomas. Captured M16 – Sturgeon full Moon – M17 11-08-25: Captured NGC6960 – ‘Western...
‘Crescent Nebula’ – C27/NGC6888 (investigating failed subs)
Capturing C27, Crescent Nebula, and investigating the reasons for the 30% of failed subs in the stack.
‘North America’ Nebula – NGC7000 (C20)
C20 in the Caldwell Catalogue refers to the North America Nebula, a vast emission nebula in the constellation...
‘Western Veil Nebula’ – NGC6960
NGC 6960, also known as the Western Veil Nebula or the Witch’s Broom Nebula, is part of the...
Sturgeon Full Moon – 9th of August 2025
The Sturgeon Full Moon is the nickname for August’s full moon, named by Native American tribes and early...
Learning curve, experience and further night sky exploration strategy
Hi all, It’s now a few weeks since I got the Dwarf 3 and I must say the...
‘Omega’ Nebula – M17
M17, ‘Omega’ nebula, aka Swan Nebula, Checkmark Nebula, Lobster Nebula, and the Horseshoe Nebula. Or NGC6618.