Monestel Astrophotography's Avatar

Monestel Astrophotography

@jmoneste.bsky.social

Astrophotography amateur and tech junkie. All my photos are taken in Costa Rica, I use different telescopes and cameras trying the best combinations to attempt the best possible images.

728 Followers  |  123 Following  |  85 Posts  |  Joined: 16.11.2024  |  2.0441

Latest posts by jmoneste.bsky.social on Bluesky

Post image

B228, also known as the Dark Wolf Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the Lupus Molecular Cloud, approximately 500 light-years away.

The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region.

Collab with @dompe.space and @cybertron-astrophoto.com

#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro

06.08.2025 06:39 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's not a composition. Just a stack of several hours for a great result.

06.08.2025 06:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, we use Askar V, for that we used the 60mm lens with reducer for a 270mm FL. All cameras are 2600mm and MC. 4.5h in OSC and 30min for L

05.08.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Dark Nebula in Chamaeleon

Surrounding Beta Chamaeleontis, this faint and rarely imaged region is part of the Chamaeleon Molecular Cloudβ€”a dark, dusty area hiding new stars in the making. Proudly captured in collab with @dompe.space & @cybertron-astrophoto.com

#Astrophotography #Astro

05.08.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Small Magellanic Cloud

The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf irregular galaxy, one of the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbors, and is visible to the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere.

#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro

02.08.2025 04:10 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Rho Ophiuchi

A beautiful zone surrounding the massive Antares star located in the Scorpious constellation.

Taken in Atacama using Askar V telescopes and ZWO ASI2600MC pro cameras, in collaboration with @cybertron-astrophoto.com.

3x3 mosaic

#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro

02.08.2025 04:04 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

NGC 6727 - Reflection Nebula in Corona Australis

Sometimes known as Rampaging Baboon Nebula. Is a dark reflection nebula located in the southern hemisphere. Taken from Atacama using a 135mm Rokinon lens paired with a ZWO ASI294MC pro.

#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro

02.08.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
Post image

The Blue Horsehead Nebula IC 4592

A beautiful area in Scorpious constellation. Near the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex adds an amazing object to the already beautiful area. Taken from Atacama.

#Astrophotography #TicosEnAtacama #Astro #Horsehead

29.07.2025 23:46 β€” πŸ‘ 138    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Nice! I went to look for your Rosette. It's amazing! So talented!

29.07.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you paint it, I want to see it! 😊
Nebulas are so nice. Do you paint in acrylic?

29.07.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

NGC 6188 The Fighting dragons of Ara

4h of nice work in one of the best skies of the world, San Pedro de Atacama.

First of many I need to process.

#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro #Chile

29.07.2025 05:36 β€” πŸ‘ 97    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

Captured from Atacama, one of the darkest skies on Earth 🌌
The Milky Way shot with just a phone, and Licancabur Volcano beneath a burst of galactic light.
The universe, visible to the naked eye.

#Astrophotography #MilkyWay #Atacama #Licancabur #Stargazing

22.07.2025 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

It does, it's amazing how our atmosphere diffraction creates the reddish color. Right after earth covers all the moon it jumps into a red color.

20.03.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sure, I used an asi533mc pro, a juwei-17 mount, and askar fma230 telescope. Captured with a laptop using sharpcap (free)

20.03.2025 19:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ˜‚

20.03.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Video thumbnail

A timelapse of the lunar eclipse taken from my backyard in Costa Rica.
#Astro #Astrophotography #Moon #Eclipse #CostaRica #AstrophotographyCR

15.03.2025 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1941    πŸ” 296    πŸ’¬ 68    πŸ“Œ 28

Yup Xenomorph vibes

13.02.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

🌌 Sh2-103 - Veil Nebula: A supernova remnant in Cygnus, about 2,400 light-years away. Delicate filaments of ionized gas create a stunning, wispy structure. Captured with Rokinon 135mm and ASI294MC Pro. One of my nicest photosβœ¨πŸ”­ #Astro #Astrophotography #VeilNebula #Sh2_103 #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica

13.02.2025 05:30 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

🌌 NGC 281 - Pacman Nebula: A star-forming region ~9,500 light-years away in Cassiopeia. Dark dust lanes and glowing hydrogen clouds shape its iconic look. Captured with RedCat 71 and ASI294MC Pro. βœ¨πŸ”­ #Astro #Astrophotography #NGC281 #PacmanNebula #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica

13.02.2025 05:26 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

🌌 IC 443 - Jellyfish Nebula: A supernova remnant ~5,000 light-years away in Gemini. Its glowing filaments of ionized gas reveal the aftermath of a stellar explosion. βœ¨πŸ”­ #Astro #Astrophotography #IC443 #JellyfishNebula #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica

13.02.2025 05:24 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

🌌 M8 - Lagoon Nebula: A stunning star-forming region in Sagittarius, ~4,100 light-years away. Its bright ionized gas and dark dust filaments create a breathtaking view. Taken from my backyard in Costa Ricaβœ¨πŸ”­ #Astro #Astrophotography #M8 #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica

13.02.2025 05:22 β€” πŸ‘ 74    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Probably a bunch of dust

12.02.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

The Witch Head Nebula is a vast reflection nebula located in the constellation Eridanus, near the bright star Rigel in Orion. Its peculiar shape resembles a witch’s profile wearing a pointed hat. The dust in the nebula reflects Rigel’s intense blue light.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica

11.02.2025 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 163    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

The California Nebula is a vast emission region located in the constellation Perseus. Its elongated, reddish shape resembles the outline of the state of California. It glows due to radiation from Xi Persei, which ionizes the hydrogen inside.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica

11.02.2025 04:30 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

The Heart Nebula is a stunning star-forming region located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Its distinctive shape, featuring a bright core and sprawling clouds of gas and dust, resembles a cosmic heart filled with vibrant colors and intricate details.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica

11.02.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

It may already have, well just maybe never see it.

05.02.2025 06:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

The Carina Nebula is one of the brightest and most active star-forming regions in the sky, located in the constellation Carina. It hosts the massive and unstable star Eta Carinae, which could explode as a supernova at any time.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #Nebula #Carina

05.02.2025 06:10 β€” πŸ‘ 218    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located 31 million light-years away. Its interaction with the dwarf galaxy NGC 5195 has shaped its distinctive structure and triggered intense star formation.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #M51 #Galaxy

05.02.2025 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 70    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Messier 1 (The Crab Nebula) - NASA Science Better known as the Crab Nebula, Charles Messier originally mistook Messier 1 for Halley’s Comet, which inspired him to create his famous catalog of objects.

Yep, crazy isn't it? More here: science.nasa.gov/mission/hubb...

03.02.2025 12:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. Askar 140 APO, zwo ASI2600mc Pro, svbony Sv220 filter.

03.02.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

@jmoneste is following 19 prominent accounts