Some recent deep sky images from home
I haven’t blogged for a while, and I have some catching up to do! So, here are 3 images I took over the period April… Read More »Some recent deep sky images from home
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The Eta Carina Nebula from down-under
I’ve posted before about my exploits in using remote telescopes on the Light Buckets system from France, but I have recently been using the iTelescope… Read More »The Eta Carina Nebula from down-under
Meet The Spodies!
Astronomers like to blame ‘Spode’ when skies are cloudy, or when things go wrong. I’d like to introduce characters called ‘The Spodies’ who are the… Read More »Meet The Spodies!
Comet PANSTARRS meets M31
Taking advantage of a beautifully clear night, some of my astro-chums and I spent the evening observing and photographing Comet PANSTARRS. This time from near… Read More »Comet PANSTARRS meets M31
Comet PANSTARRS with its anti-tail
Finally! A clear night to see and capture an image of Comet PANSTARRS. There has been a terrible spell of weather here in the UK… Read More »Comet PANSTARRS with its anti-tail
Comet PANSTARRS at last!
At last some better weather here in the UK, and I’m pleased to have been able to see and photograph Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS at… Read More »Comet PANSTARRS at last!
Galaxy M106 and Companions
M106 is an interesting galaxy! Situated near the handle of ‘the plough’, in the constellation of Canes Venatici, it is roughly 22 million light-years away,… Read More »Galaxy M106 and Companions
Moon Mosaic finished at last!
Phew! I’ve finally finished working on a large lunar mosaic from last month (Feb 19th) when the Moon was 9.5 days old with a phase… Read More »Moon Mosaic finished at last!
How to see Comet PANSTARRS
I’m very excited about the Comet PANSTARRS (full name Comet C/2011 L4 PANSTARRS). It is due to be at its best for us in the… Read More »How to see Comet PANSTARRS
A Starburst Cigar
I have been using my trusty old C11 that I normally use for the Moon and planets to take some deep sky objects. The C11… Read More »A Starburst Cigar