The Rosette Nebula aka Caldwell 49 in SHO. At 5,000 light-years away from us it's over 100 light-years across. Total integration time, split between 2 filters is just over 8 hours. It took me two separate sessions to capture since I don't have a filter wheel. #astrophotography #photography

An updated version of The Pleiades (M45). Another one that I look forward to every year. Made up of over 1000 stars, depending on seeing conditions, you can see anywhere between 7 to 14 stars with the naked eye. #astrophotography #photography

We've had some nice weather lately so I'm taking advantage of the long clear nights. Here's the Sculptor Galaxy. At 11 million light years away it's one of the closest galaxies to us. Hopefully I can come back to it soon with the lextreme to add some Ha to it. #astrophotography #photography

The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888) in SHO. Just like the Horsehead from yesterday I used my LeXtreme and LSynergy filters on 2 separate nights. If you look close enough you can also see the Soap Bubble nebula. #astrophotography #photography

The Horsehead Nebula. This is the first time I’ve tried doing SHO with a OSC using a combination of my Optolong LeXtreme and LSynergy. Due to clouds I spent 2 separate nights imaging. I was able to use 55 × 300s frames from the LeXtreme but only 29 with the Synergy. #astrophotography #photography

Can't wait to do some wide field with this little apo.

The L-Synergy is here and I can't wait to use it. Unfortunately it's going to be a rainy weekend.

When I can't decide which I like more, star or starless I just post both. Here's the Pelican Nebula (IC5070). Taken from my backyard with my William Optics CAT 91 using my LeXtreme filter. I'll be coming back to it once the LSynergy gets here for some hubble pallet. #astrophotography

Well this is exciting news

Decided to let the kittens out tonight 😂. I have my Redcat 51 on one mount and the Cat 91 on the other. The moon will be bright tonight but at least it's clear. Can't let it go to waist. #astrophotography

The Triangulum Galaxy, a spiral galaxy that's 2.73 million light-years away and one of the largest in our local galaxy group. This is using data from 2 different sessions. Captured the RGB data in Sept and did a dedicated session with my LeXtreme last night for Ha data #astrophotography #photography

Another Orion Nebula but this time in more natural color. I'm trying to improve my workflow in Pixinsight and decided to try a HDR composition. I didn't want to overdo it with making too many adjustments to the core. I'll likely play around with the data some more. #astrophotography #photography

The Orion Nebula is my favorite target. It's one of the easiest to shoot but when I see the Orion Constellation in the sky it reminds me that winter nights are coming. This was taken last night from my backyard. #astrophotography #photography

First light with my Apertura CarbonStar 8" Ritchey-Chretien. Went smoother than I thought. Here is M16 from last night. Total integration time is 3 hours 20m. Used my LeXtreme filter since the moon was close by. #astrophotography #photography

It's new telescope day! My new Apertura CarbonStar 8" Ritchey-Chretien telescope has arrived! #astrophotography

I ended up having issues with collimation on the NS 8se last night. I didn't want to waste the clear skies so I ended up bringing my CAT91 out last minute. Here is The North America Nebula, NGC 7000. First time imaging it and I think next time I'm going to frame it a little better. #astrophotography

Four years ago today my first telescope arrived, a Celestron NexStar 8se. I had never looked thru one but always wanted to. But once I did I was hooked. Not really an imaging scope but I'm going to give it a try tonight. #astrophotography

I've been planning on getting a Apertura CarbonStar 200 Newt since I saw it came out. I put up my CS 150 for sale as well as a couple others to fund the purchase. Well, just as I was about to order one I changed my mind and actually decided to get an Apertura 8" CarbonStar RC instead.

NGC 6960 aka the Western Veil Nebula is a supernova remnant in Cygnus. This was the second target from my session from Monday night. #astrophotography #photography

It's been way too long but last night we finally got some clear skies so I dedicated half the night to the Lagoon and Trifid Nebulas. While processing I really liked the way the starless came out so here are two versions. I used my William Optics CAT 91. #astrophotography #photography

My view of the Buck Moon. It's been a cloudy month here 😩 #astrophotography

I hear it's supposed to be clear tonight...... So I'm going with this setup. I'm already collimated and it's not even noon 😂 #astrophotography

Some more wide field. This was taken over this past weekend. We actually had a single night of "clear" skies in weeks. This is M16 (Eagle Nebula) and M17 (Omega Nebula). This was from a 2 hour session using my Rokinon 135mm lens. #astrophotography #photography

I've been holding onto this once since March. Widefield of the Christmas Tree and Rosette nebulae. It's a 2 panel mosaic that I've been working on. Used my Rokinon 135mm. I couldn't get as much data as I wanted this past winter so I'll have to try again next winter. #astrophotography #photography

Picked up an Astrodymium ring system for my Rokinon 135mm. Now I need to convince myself that I don't need to buy another focuser and just install one I already own 😂.

The 'Eagle Nebula' captured through my telescope 🔭

Last night was suppose to be clear but it was partly cloudy. I captured roughly 3 hours of data but unfortunately only an hour was good. Here's the Lobster (NGC6357), Cat Paw (NGC6334) and Bug (NGC6302) Nebulae. #astrophotography #photography

Finally after a month of clouds or windy nights I had a chance to image. Here is the Rho Ophiuchi region. This region is made up of bright and dark nebulae. I used my Redcat 51 with a total integration time of 3 hours. #astrophotography #photography

Since I've gotten the Zwo Camera Angle Adjuster I've had one annoyance and that's that I have to either mount my asi air to the handle or the mount. I really like using the handle as just a handle so I found the mounting plate. The color almost matches. IRL it doesn't look as orange.

The Leo Triplet (M65, M66, and NGC 3628) is a group of galaxies that is about 35 million light-years away in well the constellation Leo. You can also see NGC3593 in full scale. This is from my session last night from my backyard of course. #astrophotography #photography

Processed the video from the lunar eclipse the other night. I broke down the 4 hour video into 5 minute chunks. Processed using PIPP, AutoStakkert and Photoshop. I think next time I'll use a bigger scope. #astrophotography #moon #lunareclipse

My contribution from last night's Lunar Eclipse. I wasn't able to capture the entire eclipse. Once totality hits the Seestar loses track and then clouds moved in (not surprised). Sorry for the shake, it's from the Seestar trying to keep the moon centered and this is also sped up. #astrophotography

Looking forward to the Lunar eclipse tonight. I have my Seestar S50 setup outside. The nice thing about it is that it has an rtsp feed that I can connect to with OBS and then record directly on my PC. Hopefully the clouds stay away. #astrophotography #moon

Decided to do another wide field session last night. Here is The Lagoon Nebula (M8) and surrounding area. Used my Rokinon 135 for this. Will definitely come back with maybe the CAT91 or CarbonStar soon. #astrophotography #photography

Lower's Nebula (SH2-261) an emission nebula in Orion. It is 2935 light years away. Although I was imaging for 5 hours, there was only about an hour of clean frames. Unfortunately some clouds rolled in after I went to bed. I'll have to try again some other night #astrophotography #photography

The Boogeyman Nebula aka LDN1622 is a dark nebula that's located in the Orion Constellation. This is 4h integration time. Between snow and cloudy nights it was nice to get a clear night for a change. #astrophotography #photography

Finally got some clear skies the other night. Here's The Orion Molecular Cloud Complex from the 27th. This is 2 and half hours of integration time. I used my Rokinon 135mm @ F/2.8. Planning on doing a mosaic of the entire region soon. #astrophotography #photography

As always I get new gear and it's cloudy. Did some test shooting last night. I wasn't polar aligned and I wasn't in perfect focus. I really just wanted to do some testing with the lens. Here's a single frame. Just with the auto stretch that the Asiair does. Hopefully we get clear skies soon.

Planning to do some widefield sessions soon 😊

Here's a quick video on the ZWO CAA in action...indoors anyway. Can't wait to actually take it out.

ZWO CAA (camera angle adjuster) has arrived and installed. Now I just need the clouds to go away.

I'm up early and it's still snowing here 😁

The Jellyfish Nebula is the remnant of a supernova. Located in the Gemini constellation, it's 5,000 light-years away. I was expecting clear skies all night last night but clouds rolled in at around 2 AM. So this is only 4 hours of integration time. #astrophotography #photography

The open clusters of the Puppis constellation, M46 and M47. I wasn't planning on imaging this region but when I was setting up for NGC 2359 I kind of noticed it and added it to my plan in the ASIAir. Worth checking out on a PC instead of a phone. Included annotated version #astrophotography

NGC 2359 aka Thor's Helmet is an emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major. It is close to 12,000 light-years away and it's 30 light-years in size. I used my WO Cat 91. This is 3 hours and 20 minutes of integration time from my backyard. #thorshelmet #astrophotography #photography

The Flaming Star Nebula and Tadpole Nebula in the constellation Auriga. I used my William Optics CAT 91 with my L-eXtreme filter. First time imaging this area and definitely not my last. This is 5 hours of integration time. #astrophotography #photography

First light finally!

There might be a chance I can finally use the Cat91. I've had it for a week and I've yet to be able to try it out due to clouds.

It's finally here. The William Optics Cat 91. Nothing but clouds for a few days I'm sure 😁. #telescopes #astrophotography

Me waiting for my William Optics Cat91 to be delivered today.