Had a go at something a little different. NGC1491.
NGC 1491 (also designated SH2-206 and LBN 704) is a bright emission nebula and HII region, located on the edge of a vast cloud region of neutral gas, about 10,700 light-years away in the Perseus arm of our Milky Way Galaxy in the constellation Perseus.
First image with Espirit 100, AZEQ6QT mount, and 183M camera – HA on Horsehead and Flame Nebulae 27/2/2021
IC 405 – Flaming Star Nebuela
3 nights in a row…..out last night and imaged – IC 405 (also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, SH 2-229, or Caldwell 31) is an emission and reflection nebula in the constellation Auriga, surrounding the bluish star AE Aurigae.
M97 Owl Nebula
Here is my attempt at the owl nebula during a full moon night. This image was achieved by using the optolong OIII filter as well as the lenhance filter.
NGC 884 & 869 – Perseus Double Cluster
Out in the garden again last night
The Double Cluster consists of the open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884, which are close together in the constellation Perseus. Both visible with the naked eye, NGC 869 and NGC 884 lie at a distance of 7,500 light years.
NGC 1499 – California Nebula
Taken last night from the garden. NGC1499 – California Nebula.
The California Nebula is an intense hydrogen emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. This iconic deep-sky object has been ignited by energetic starlight that has ionized its nebular gas composition. Its 1,000 light years from earth.
NASA Mars student challenge
Watched the Mars Perseverance landing with the boys on Thursday, both very excited!
Luke has made a solar rover and (thanks to Heather’s suggestion) we emailed a photo to NASA and they have put it on the children’s page, together with his question, ‘Is there a faster way to get to Mars?’ He is really pleased!
https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/share/mission-to-mars-student-showcase/
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