nebulae
41 images
None
Object
Image
Equipment
The Pencil Nebula
2736 · Supernova Remnant
Object
ConstellationVela
Size5 light years
Distance825 light years
NotesA very small part of the enormous Vela Supernova Remnant
Image
Field1.5 x 2.0°
Resolution0.5" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
SubsHa x 45, OIII x 45 x 21-frames
Total exposure30 hours
ProcessingR,G,B = H,O,O. 2 frames 50% overlap
Equipment
TelescopeRC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture250mm
Focal length1800mm
Focal ratiof/6.0
CameraMoravian G3-11000
ChipKodak KAI-11002
Chip geometry4032 x 2688 x 6.8um
Field coverage1.5 x 2.0 degrees
FiltersBaader 6nm Ha, OIII
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
NotesBelt Drive modded
None
1929, · Emission Nebula
Object
ConstellationDorado
Size320 light years
Distance160,000 light years
Image
Field0.95 x 0.64°
Resolution1.56" per pixel
Sub exposure5 minutes
Subs124
Total exposure10.3 hours
Equipment
TelescopeIntes MN61
DesignationAstroshed
TypeMaksutov-Newtonian
Aperture156mm
Focal length900mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Field coverage0.95 x 0.64 degrees
FiltersAstrodon R, G, B, Ha
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
LMC Nebula - 4
1876, 1881, 1910 · Emission Nebula
Object
ConstellationDorado
Distance160,000 light years
NotesEmission nebula in the central bar of the LMC
Image
Field1.4 x0.95°
Resolution5.8" per pixel
Sub exposure30 minutes
Subs43
Total exposure21.5 hours
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture254mm
Focal length1524mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraMoravian G3-11000
ChipKodak KAI-11002
Chip geometry4032 x 2688 x 9um
Field coverage1.4 x 0.95 degrees
FiltersBaader R, G, B, Ha, OIII
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
Nebula in the LMC - 3
1962, 1965, 1966, 1970 · Emission Nebula
Object
ConstellationDorado
Distance162,000 light years
Image
Field1.4 x0.95°
Resolution5.8" per pixel
Sub exposure30 minutes
Subs43
Total exposure23 hours
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture254mm
Focal length1524mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraMoravian G3-11000
ChipKodak KAI-11002
Chip geometry4032 x 2688 x 9um
Field coverage1.4 x 0.95 degrees
FiltersBaader R, G, B Ha, OIII
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
LMC Nebula - 2
2014, 2020, 2021, 2032, 2035, 2040, · Emission Nebula
Object
ConstellationDorado
Distance162,000 light years
Image
Field2.23 x 1.5°
Resolution3.7" per pixel
Sub exposure30 minutes
Subs14
Total exposure7 hours
Equipment
TelescopeFSQ106ED
DesignationAstroshed
TypeQuadruplet Refractor
Aperture106mm
Focal length320mm
Focal ratiof/3.6
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Filters2.23 x 1.5 degrees
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
LMC Nebulae 1
2004 (Globular Cluster), 2014, 2020, 2021, 2032, 2035, 2040 · Emission and Reflection Nebula
Object
ConstellationDorado
Distance160,000 light years
Image
Field0.95 x 0.64°
Resolution1.56" per pixel
Sub exposure300s
Subs44
Total exposure4 hours
Equipment
TelescopeIntes MN61
DesignationAstroshed
TypeMaksutov-Newtonian
Aperture152mm
Focal length900mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Field coverage0.95 x 0.64 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, R, G, B
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
NGC 1760
1760 · Emission Nebula and star forming region
N11 B, LH 10, ESO 85-EN20
Object
ConstellationDorado
Size1,000 light years
Distance162,000 light years
NotesActually many objects in here, including: NGC 1760, 1761, 1763, 1769, 1773
Image
Field0.95 x 0.64°
Resolution1.56" per pixel
Sub exposure300s
Subs141
Total exposure11.75 hours
Equipment
TelescopeIntes MN61
DesignationAstroshed
TypeMaksutov-Newtonian
Aperture152mm
Focal length900mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Field coverage0.95 x 0.64 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, R , G, B
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
The Large Magellanic Cloud
Many, including NGC 1850, NGC 1966, NGC 2048, NGC 2070 / Tarantula nebula, NGC 2077 · Dwarf Galaxy
Object
ConstellationDorado / Mensa
Size32,00 light years
Distance168,000 light years
Notes2010 Royal Observatory Greenwich - Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist.
Image
Field4 x 2.5°
Resolution13.5" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs360
Total exposure60 hours (20 hours per panel)
Processing3-part mosaic taken over eight nights
Equipment
TelescopeFSQ106ED
DesignationAstroshed
TypeQuadruplet Refractor
Aperture106mm
Focal length390mm
Focal ratiof/3.6
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Field coverage4 x 2.5 degrees
FiltersAstrodon R, B, Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
The Large Magellanic Cloud
Dwarf Galaxy
Object
ConstellationDorado / Mensa
Size32,200 light years
Distance163,000 light years
NotesSatellite galaxy of our own. Visible to the naked eye. Contains many exotic nebula.
Image
Field11 x 8°
Resolution17.5" per pixel
Sub exposure300s
Subs66
Total exposure10 hours
Processing4 hours Ha, 2 hours each of R, G, B
Equipment
TelescopeCarl Zeiss Jena Biometar
DesignationAstroshed
TypeMedium Format Lens
Aperture28.5mm
Focal length80mm
Focal ratiof/2.8
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Field coverage11 x 8 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, R, R, B
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
IC1284
Emission nebula in dense starfield
Sh2-37
Object
ConstellationSagittarius
Size19.2' x 14.2'
Distance5800 light years
NotesThis is a very dense starfield looking toward the centre of our galaxy
Image
Field3.5 x 2.3°
Resolution4.2" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs20
Total exposure3.3 hours
Equipment
TelescopeFSQ106ED
DesignationAstroshed
TypeQuadruplet Refractor
Aperture106mm
Focal length320mm
Focal ratiof/3.7
CameraQHY8
ChipSony ICX413AQ
Chip geometry3032 x 2016 x 7.8um
Field coverage3.5 x 2.3 degrees
FiltersBayer Matrix
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
IC1284
Emission Nebula
Sh2-37
Object
ConstellationSagittarius
Size19.2' x 14.2'
Distance5800 light years
NotesThe two blue reflection nebula are NGC6589 and NGC6590
Image
Field0.95 x 0.64°
Resolution1.56" per pixel
Sub exposure300a
Subs141
Total exposure11.75 hours
Equipment
TelescopeIntes MN61
DesignationAstroshed
TypeMaksutov-Newtonian
Aperture152mm
Focal length900mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.7um
Field coverage0.95 x 0.64 degrees
FiltersClear, Ha, Red, Green, Blue
MountParamount ME
LocationAstroshed
The Lobster Nebula
6357 · Emission Nebula
Sh2-11, RCW-131, Gum-66
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Size120 x 90 light years
Distance5,900 light years
Image
Field0.7 x 0.5°
Resolution0.7" per pixel
Sub exposure900s
Subs18
Total exposure4.5 hours
ProcessingThis is a centre crop of the previous wider image
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS 16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8.4
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak KAF-09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage0.7 x 0.5 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, SII, OIII
MountParamount ME
LocationMRO
Lobster Nebula
6357 · Emission Nebula
Sh2-11, RCW-131, Gum-66
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Size120 x 90 light years
Distance5,900 light years
Image
Field1.4 x 1.4°
Resolution0.7" per pixel
Sub exposure900s
Subs18
Total exposure4.5 hours
ProcessingR,G,B = S, H, O
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS 16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8.4
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak KAF-09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage1.4 x 1.4 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, SII, OIII
MountParamount ME
LocationMRO
The Cat's Paw Nebula
6334 · Emission Nebula
Gum-63
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Size50 light years
Distance5,500 light years
Image
Field1.4 x 1.0°
Resolution0.55" per pixel
Sub exposure1800s
Subs36
Total exposure18 hours
ProcessingR,G,B = S,H,O
Equipment
TelescopeRC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture250mm
Focal length1400mm
Focal ratiof/5.6
CameraZWO ASI-6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
Field coverage1.4 x 1.0 degrees
FiltersBaader 6nm Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
NotesBelt drive modded
The Cat's Paw (lower) and Lobster nebulae
6357 (above) 6334 (below) · Emission Nebulae
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Distance4,000 light years
Image
Field5.9 x 4.0°
Resolution2.22" per pixel
Sub exposure300s
Subs75
Total exposure6.25 hours
ProcessingR,G,B = Ha, SII, OIII
Equipment
TelescopeAskar FRA500
DesignationAstroshed
TypeApochromatic Refractore
Aperture90mm
Focal length350mm
Focal ratiof/3.89
CameraASI6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
Field coverage5.9 x 4.0 degrees
FiltersBaader 6nm Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6-PRO
LocationAstroshed
NotesBelt drive modded
Lupus 3
Dark Nebula and Stellar Nursery
Bernes 149
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Size1.3 x 1.3 light years
Distance600 light years
Image
Field1.5 x 2.0°
Resolution1.33" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs60 per panel
Total exposure20 hours
ProcessingA 2-part mosaic
Equipment
TelescopeRC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture250mm
Focal length1400mm
Focal ratiof/5.6
CameraMoravian G3-11000
ChipKodak KAI-11002
Chip geometry4032 x 2688 x 9um
Field coverage1.0 x 2.0 degrees
FiltersBaader R, G, B
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
NotesBelt drive mod
The Eagle Nebula
6611 · HII Region
Messier 16, IC 4703, Sh2-49, RCW-165
Object
ConstellationSerpens
Size70 x 55 light years
Distance5,700 light years
Image
Field1.5 x 1.0°
Resolution1.33" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs24
Total exposure4 hours
ProcessingRGB = SHO
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture250mm
Focal length1400mm
Focal ratiof/5.6
CameraMoravian G3-11000
ChipKodak KAI-11002
Chip geometry4032 x 2688 x 9um
Field coverage1.5 x 1.0 degrees
FiltersBaader 6nm Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6-PRO
LocationAstroshed
NotesBelt Drive modified
The Lagoon Nebula
6523 · Emission Nebula
Messier 8, Sh2-25, RCW-146, Gum-72
Object
ConstellationSagittarius
Size55 x 20 light years
Distance4,100 light years
Image
Field1.0 x 1.0°
Resolution0.67" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs15
Total exposure3 hours
ProcessingRGB = SII, Ha, OIII
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS 16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8.4
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak KAF-09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage1.0 x 1.0 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, SII, OIII
MountParamount ME
LocationMRO
The Lagoon Nebula
6523 · Emission Nebula
Messier 8, Sh2-25, RCW-146, Gum-72
Object
ConstellationSagittarius
Size55 x 20 light years
Distance4,100 light years
Image
Field2.2 x 1.5°
Resolution3.6" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs15
Total exposure2.5 hours
ProcessingRGB=SII,Ha,OIII
Equipment
TelescopeTakahashi FSQ106ED
DesignationAstroshed
TypeQuadruplet Refractor
Aperture106mm
Focal length392mm
Focal ratiof/3.7
CameraSBIG ST10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Field coverage2.2 x 1.5 degrees
FiltersAstrodon 6nm Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
NotesBelt drive modded
The Horsehead Nebula
2024 (Flame Nebula) · Emission, Dark Nebula
IC434, Barnard 33 (The dark nebula)
Object
ConstellationOrion
Size3.5 light years
Distance1,375 light years
NotesThis is a central crop of the original image
Image
Field2.68 x 1.7°
Resolution3.22" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs25
Total exposure250m
Equipment
TelescopeTakashashi Epsilon 180ED
DesignationAstroshed
TypeHyperbolic Newtonian
Aperture180mm
Focal length500mm
Focal ratiof/2.8
CameraQHY8
ChipSony ICX413AQ
Chip geometry3032 x 2015 x 7.8um
Field coverage1.8 x 1.8 degrees
FiltersBayer Matrix
MountEQ6-PRO
LocationAstroshed
The Dragon's Egg
6164 / 6165 · Emission Nebula
Object
ConstellationNorma
Distance3,870 light years
NotesThe nebula was ejected from the central star.
Image
Field1.0 x 1.0°
Resolution0.7" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs26
Total exposure260 minutes
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS 16 f/8
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8.4
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak KAF-09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage1.4 x 1.4 degrees
FiltersAstrodon L, R, G, B
MountParamount ME
LocationMRO
The Trifid Nebula
6514 · Emission/Reflection/Dark Nebula
Messier 20
Object
ConstellationSagittarius
Size21 light years
Distance4,100 light years
NotesThis image is a part of the Royal Observatory Greenwich permanent archive after being shortlisted in the Astrophotographer of the Year contest.
Image
Field0.7 x 1.0°
Resolution0.65" per pixel
Sub exposure600 seconds
Subs25
Total exposure250 minutes
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS 16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8.4
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak KAF-09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage0.7 x 1.4 degrees
FiltersAstrodon L, Ha, R, G, B
MountParamount ME
LocationMacedon Ranges Observatory
None
3503 · Emission Nebula
Object
ConstellationCarina
Distance9,500 light years
NotesNGC3503 is actually the small bright feature near the centre of the image. But it is surrounded by a majestic field of hydrogen.
Image
Field1.0 x 0.75°
Resolution1.56" per pixel
Sub exposure900s
Subs57
Total exposure14 hours
ProcessingRGB=Ha,G,B
Equipment
TelescopeIntes MN61
DesignationAstroshed
TypeMaksutov-Newtonian
Aperture152mm
Focal length900mm
Focal ratiof/f/6
CameraSBIG ST-10XE
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472
FiltersAstrodon Ha, R, G, B
MountParamount ME
LocationAstroshed
Dumbbell Nebula
Planetary Nebula
Messier 27
Object
ConstellationVulpecula
Size15 light years
Distance1,200 light years
Image
Field0.65 x 0.65°
Resolution1.4" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs12
Total exposure2 hours
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS-16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak Kaf-09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage0.65 x 0.65 degrees
FiltersAstrodon L, R, G, B
MountParamount ME
LocationMacedon Ranges Observatory
Dumbbell Nebula
Planetary Nebula
Messier 27
Object
ConstellationVulpecula
Size15 light years diameter
Distance1,200 light years
Image
Field0.18 x 0.18°
Resolution0.3" per pixel
Sub exposure60 seconds
Subs3
Total exposure3 minutes
ProcessingUnbelievable performance
Equipment
TelescopeFaulkes Telescope North
DesignationFTN
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture2-metresmm
Focal length20-metresmm
Focal ratiof/10
CameraSpectral
ChipFairchild CCD486
Chip geometry2048 x 2048 x 30um (2x2)
Field coverage0.18 x 0.18 degrees
FiltersJohnson-Cousins/Bessell BVRI
MountEquatorial
LocationHaleakala Observatory, Hawaii
NotesSister telescope to the FTS at Siding Spring
Orion's Sword Handle
Constellation with nebula
Object
ConstellationOrion
NotesThe two most famous Orion nebulae, Horsehead and M42 together, with their less famous companions the Flame and Running Man.
Image
Field7 x 5°
Resolution2.16" per pixel
Sub exposure10 minutes
Subs72
Total exposure12 hours
ProcessingA two part mosaic
Equipment
TelescopeAskar FRA500
DesignationAstroshed
TypeApochromatic Refractor
Aperture90mm
Focal length351mm
Focal ratiof/3.9
CameraZWO ASI6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
FiltersBaader 6nm Ha, R, G, B
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
Witch Head Nebula
NGC 1909 · Reflection Nebula
IC 2118, Cederblad 41
Object
ConstellationEridanus
Size50 light years
Distance1,000 light years
NotesTaken during the 2009 Queensland Astrofest
Image
Field3.5 x 2.3°
Resolution4.2" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs17
Total exposure2.8 hours
Equipment
TelescopeTakahashi FSQ106ED
DesignationAstroshed
TypeQuadruplet Refractor
Aperture106mm
Focal length320mm
Focal ratiof/3.6
CameraQHY-8
ChipSony ICX413AQ
Chip geometry3032 x 2026 x 7.8um
FiltersBayer Matrix
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationLinville, Qld
Messier 78
Reflection Nebula
Object
ConstellationOrion
Size10 light years across
Distance1,350 light years
NotesClosely grouped with NGC 2064, NGC 2067 and NGC 2071. The brightest reflection nebula visible from Earth.
Image
Field1.8 x 1.25°
Resolution0.5" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs24
Total exposure4 hours
ProcessingTrue Colour LRGB
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture254mm
Focal length1524mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraZWO ASI6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
Field coverage1.8 x 1.25 degrees
FiltersBaader L, R, G, B
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
Messier 78
Reflection Nebula
Object
ConstellationOrion
Size10 light years
Distance1,350 light years
NotesClosely grouped with NGC 2064, NGC 2067 and NGC 2071. The brightest reflection nebula visible from Earth.
Image
Field0.65 x 0.65°°
Resolution1.4" per pixel
Sub exposure10 minutes
Subs25
Total exposure4.2 hours
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS-16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8.4
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak Kaf-09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage0.65 x 0.65 degrees
FiltersAstrodon L, R, G, B
MountParamount ME
LocationMacedon Ranges Observatory
The Seagull Nebula
Emission nebula
IC2177
Object
ConstellationMonoceros - Canis Minor
Size200 light years across
Distance3,600 light years
Image
Field5.73 x 3.82°
Resolution2.15" per pixel
Sub exposure10
Subs27
Total exposure4.5 hours
ProcessingNarrowband
Equipment
TelescopeAskar FRA500
DesignationAstroshed
TypeApochromatic Refractor
Aperture90mm
Focal length351mm
Focal ratiof/3.9
CameraZWO-ASI6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
Field coverage3.82 x 5.73 degrees
FiltersBaader 6nm Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
Gum 51
Emission Nebula
RCW 10
Object
ConstellationNorma
Size9 - 11 light years across
Distance5,800 light years
Image
Field0.2 x 0.65°
Resolution1.4" per pixel
Sub exposure15 mins
Subs43
Total exposure10 hours
ProcessingThis is a one-third vertical crop
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS 16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak KAF09000
Chip geometry3056 x 3056 x 12um
Field coverage0.2 x 0.65 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, SII, OIII
MountParamount ME
LocationMacedon Ranges
Gum51
Emission Nebula
RCW105
Object
ConstellationNorma
Size9 - 11 light years across
Distance5,800 light years
Image
Field0.65 x 0.65°
Resolution1.4" per pixel
Sub exposure15 mins
Subs43
Total exposure10 hours
Equipment
TelescopeRCOS 16
DesignationMRO-1
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture422mm
Focal length3544mm
Focal ratiof/8
CameraApogee Alta U9000
ChipKodak KAF-09000
Chip geometry3056x5056x12um
Field coverage0.65x0.65 degrees
FiltersAstrodon Ha, SII, OIII
MountParamount ME
LocationMacedon Ranges
GUM51
Emission Nebula
RCW105
Object
ConstellationNorma
Size9 - 11 light years across
Distance5,800 light years
NotesStarforming Region, Age 12.8 million years
Image
Field2.8 x 1.9°
Resolution4.4" per pixel
Sub exposure600s
Subs130
Total exposure21 hours
Equipment
TelescopeTakahashi FSQ106ED
DesignationAstroshed
TypeAPO Quadruplet Refractor
Aperture106mm
Focal length390mm
Focal ratiof/3.7
CameraSBIG ST10XE
Chip geometry2184x1472x6.8um
Field coverage2.8 x 1.9 degrees
FiltersAstrodon 6nm Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6-PRO
LocationAstroshed
The Waterfall Nebula
Emission Nebula
IC4632, Banana Nebula, Prawn Nebula
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Size1.5 degrees
Distance6,000 light years
Image
Field1.2 x 0.9°
Resolution1
Sub exposure30 minutes
SubsR x 1, G x 1, B x 1, Ha x 12, SII x 18, OIII x 17
Total exposure25 hours
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture254mm
Focal length1524mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraMoravian G3-11000
ChipKodak KAI-11002
Chip geometry4032 x 2688 x 9um
Field coverage64' x 42'
FiltersRed, Green, Blue, Ha, SII, OIII (6nm)
MountEQ6 Pro
LocationAstroshed
The Waterfall Nebula
Emission Nebula
IC4628, The Banana Nebula, The Prawn Nebula
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Size1.5 degrees
Distance6,000 light years
Image
Field1.0 x 0.6°
Resolution2.1"
Sub exposure10 minutes
Equipment
TelescopeIntes MN-61
DesignationAstroshed
TypeMaksutov-Newtonian
Aperture152mm
Focal length900mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraSBIG ST10Xe
ChipKodak KAF-3200E
Chip geometry2184 x 1472 x 6.8um
Field coverage1.0 x 0.6
FiltersAstrodon L, R, G, B, Ha, SII, OIII
MountEQ6 Pro
LocationAstroshed
IC4603
Reflection-Emission Nebula
Object
ConstellationOphiuchus
Size45 x 20 arcminutes
Distance440 light years
NotesEmbedded in the Rho Ophiuchus Complex
Image
Field1.8 x 1.25 °
Resolution0.5
Sub exposure10 minutes
SubsL x 15, R x 15, G x 15, B x 15
Total exposure10 hours
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture254mm
Focal length1524mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraMoravian G3-11000
ChipKodak KAI-11002
Chip geometry4032 x 2688
Field coverage1.8 x 2.5 degrees
FiltersBaader L, R, G, B
MountEQ6 Pro
LocationAstroshed
The Horse's Ear
Reflection Nebula
IC4601
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Distance420 light years
NotesThe blue reflection nebula is illuminated by three blue supergiant stars HD147101 and the binary system HD 147013, while the yellow reflection nebula is created by the yellow star HD 146834
Image
Field1.8 x 1.25°
Resolution0.5"
Sub exposure10 Minutes each
SubsL x 6, R X 17, G x 17, B x 17
Total exposure9.5 hours
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10CF
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien
Aperture254mm
Focal length1524mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraZWO ASI6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
Field coverage1.87 x 1.25 degrees
FiltersBaader L, R, G, B
MountEQ6 Pro
LocationAstroshed
NotesUsing Astrophysics TPV76H reducer
IC4605
Reflection Nebula
IC4605, 22 Scorpii
Object
ConstellationScorpius
Size30 x 30 arc-minutes
Distance460 light years
NotesEmbedded in the Ophiuchus Molecular Cloud
Image
Field1.8 x 2.7°
Resolution1.67 arc-minutes
Sub exposure600s
Subs15 per filter / 60 total
Total exposure10 hours
Equipment
TelescopeGSO RC10 f/8 w/Astrophysics 27TVPH 0.75x Reducer
DesignationAstroshed
TypeRitchey-Chretien Carbon Fibre
Aperture254mm
Focal length2032mm reduced to 1524mm
Focal ratiof/6
CameraMoravian G3-11000
Chip KAI-11002 Class 2
Chip geometry4032 x 2688 x 9um
Field coverage1.8 x 1.25 degrees
FiltersBaader 2" R, G, B
MountSkyWatcher EQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
Ophiuchus Molecular Cloud
Molecular Cloud
Object
ConstellationOphiuchus / Scorpius
Size4.5 x 6.5 degrees
Distance460 light years
Image
Field4 x 2.5 degrees°
Resolution2.2 arc-seconds per pixel
Sub exposure600 seconds
SubsHa x 6, R x 6, G x 6, B x 6 for each of 2 panels
Total exposure8 hours
Equipment
TelescopeAskar FRA 500 /w 0.7x reducer
DesignationAstroshed
TypePetzval Refractor
Aperture90mm
Focal length350mm
Focal ratiof/3.9
CameraZWO ASI6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
Field coverage6.5 x 6.5
FiltersHydrogen-alpha, Red, Green, Blue
MountSky Watcher EQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed
Ophiuchus Molecular Cloud
Molecular Cloud
Object
ConstellationOphiuchus / Scorpius
Size4.5 x 6.5 degrees
Distance460 light years
Image
Field6.5 x 6.5°
Resolution2.2 arc-seconds per pixel
Sub exposure600 seconds
SubsHa x 6, R x 6, G x 6, B x 6 for each of 6 panels
Total exposure24 hours
Equipment
TelescopeAskar 500 /w 0.7x reducer
DesignationAstroshed
TypePetzval Refractor
Aperture90mm
Focal length350mm
Focal ratiof/3.9
CameraZWO ASI6200MM
ChipSony IMX455
Chip geometry9576 x 6388 x 3.76um
Field coverage6.5 x 6.5
FiltersHydrogen-alpha, Red, Green, Blue
MountSky Watcher EQ6-Pro
LocationAstroshed