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Thanks! I use the Carbonstar 150, ASI585mm pro, antlia lrgb-v pro (not for this image however), antlia 3nm SHO, the ZWO 8-position filter wheel, ZWO autofocuser, Skywatcher HEQ5-Pro, guided with a 50mm SVBONY guidescope and ASI120 mm mini, and ran using N.I.N.A on the Mele quieter 3c.

The propeller nebula in the Hubble palette

I probably should begin posting here again, so here is a quick test of the Propeller Nebula that I've been working on!

This is roughly 4 hours exposure, 1 hr each of Ha and Sii, and a little over 2 hr for Oiii. More images coming soon!

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NGC 7635 - The Bubble Nebula Due to the poor weather over the last couple months, I only have a bit under one night's worth of data on this object. In the center of the image is the bubble nebula, and in the top right corner is M52, an open star cluster. The bubble nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia. This nebula was created by the stellar wind from a large and hot star in the center. With more exposure time, much more nebulosity and detail will be pulled out. Enjoy! Details: Bortle 4 Moon illumination: 80% 82x300 sec Darks, flats, bias **6.8 hours of exposure time** CarbonStar 150 with 0.95x corrector ASI533 mc pro, -20℃, gain of 101 Heq5-pro SvBony SV106 guidescope ASI120mm Mini ASIAIR Plus Optolong L-eXtreme Stacked and processed in Pixinsight

NGC 7635 - The Bubble Nebula

This is one of my older projects that I just got to editing. I'll likely add much more to this later. Much more coming later, I'm currently working on M81+M82! More info in ALT text.

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Merry Christmas everyone! My latest project was the Christmas tree cluster and cone nebula! Its catalogue designation is NGC 2264, which covers both the christmas tree cluster (majority of the image) and cone nebula (top). This is located about 2,300 light years away in the Monoceros constellation and is about 30 light years across. Details: Bortle 4 Moon illumination: 60-100% 194x300 sec Darks, flats, bias **16 hours of exposure time** CarbonStar 150 with 0.95x corrector ASI533 mc pro, -20℃, gain of 101 Heq5-pro SvBony SV106 guidescope ASI120mm Mini ASIAIR Plus Optolong L-eXtreme Stacked and processed in Pixinsight Higher resolution image: https://telescopius.com/pictures/view/209982/deep_sky/ngc-2264/christmas-tree-cluster-and-cone-nebula/by-sam_tower

Here is the completed image of the Christmas Tree Cluster!

Image details in the ALT text.

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A test edit on the christmas tree cluster and cone nebula! Just over 7 hours of data, hoping to get at least one more night on this object.

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Here's a roughly edited pic of the first panel of orion! 3 more to go, and this project will be complete.

Here is a link to a short video going over the equipment I use to get these images: youtube.com/shorts/nDtqA...

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I began my next project last night, which will be a 4 panel mosaic of the Orion and running man nebula!

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Congrats! Hoping to get one of those in a bit over 4 years

Iris Nebula - NGC 7023 In between the clouds, I have managed to image the Iris Nebula! This nebula is a reflection nebula, with the central star illuminating the surrounding dust. It gets its name from its flower-like shape, named after the iris. It is located about 1,300 light years away in the constellation Cepheus. The iris nebula spans about 6 light years across and was discovered back in 1794. Reflection and dark nebulae are some of my favorite things to image and edit, I’ll be doing much more in this region of the sky when the clouds break up and the moon isn’t full. Enjoy! Image details: 307x300sec with uv/ir cut filter **25 hours exposure** Bortle 4 Equipment: CarbonStar 150 with 0.95x corrector ASI533 mc pro, -10℃, gain of 101 Heq5-pro SvBony SV106 guidescope ASI120mm Mini ASIAIR Plus ZWO uv/ir cut Stacked and processed in Pixinsight Higher resolution image: https://telescopius.com/pictures/view/206455/deep_sky/ngc-7023/iris-nebula-ngc-7023/by-sam_tower

Iris Nebula - NGC 7023

My latest image, the iris nebula with a total of 25 hours of exposure time! This is located ~1,300ly away in the constellation Cepheus, and one of my favorite types of objects to image. Technical details in the ALT text. Enjoy!

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My current astrophotography setup! Carbonstar 150 w/ 0.95x corrector Asi533 mc pro EAF Heq5-pro Asiair plus Asi120mm mini Sv106 guidescope Optolong L-eXtreme Zwo uv/ir cut

Welcome to all new followers! I'm currently working on the Iris nebula, which I hope to finish editing later this week. I don't think I've posted a picture of my telescope setup yet, so here it is!
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NGC 281 - The Pacman Nebula and surrounding dust In my latest project, I have imaged the Pacman Nebula! This image has a total integration time of just over 24 hours, along with RGB stars, imaged over the course of 3 nights. Also starting to come out in the image is some dust around the nebula! I may go back and do this project in broadband someday to bring it out better. This is roughly 9,200 light-years away from Earth, and has a diameter of 96 light-years. Enjoy! Image details: 219x300sec with the Optolong L-eXtreme 20x300sec uv/ir cut (for stars) **26 hours exposure** Bortle 4 Equipment: CarbonStar 150 with 0.95x corrector ASI533 mc pro, -10℃, gain of 101 Heq5-pro SvBony SV106 guidescope ASI120mm Mini ASIAIR Plus Optolong L-eXtreme ZWO uv/ir cut Stacked and processed in Pixinsight Higher resolution image: https://telescopius.com/pictures/view/206083/deep_sky/ic-11/ngc-281-the-pacman-nebula-and-surrounding-dust/by-sam_tower?gallery_user_id=57298&gallery_order=is_featured

My latest project: The Pacman Nebula and surrounding dust. Many more images are coming, I just have to find the time to stack and edit them! Image details in the ALT text.

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Wow!! This was probably one of the most vibrant rainbows that I have ever seen in Illinois!
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Cygnus wall - 8 hours integration from bortle 4 107x300sec Carbonstar 150 with .95x corrector Asi 533mc pro Optolong L-eXtreme Heq5-pro Asiair plus Asi 120mm mini SVBONY sv106 Guide scope Processed in pixinsight

I have many astro projects needing to be edited. Here is a roughly edited test of the Cygnus wall that I imaged a few nights ago, and I plan on adding much more to this image later. Image details in alt text

This is a total of around 8 hours stacked and edited within pixinsight

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Here is my final image of comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)! I’m quite happy with how it turned out, especially since this was a last minute idea before going out with the telescope. This image had 40 minutes worth of exposure, with no moon visible.

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Decided to image comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS tonight using my telescope, here is one of many 30 second exposures that will be taken tonight!

Taken with the Carbonstar 150 (575mm f3.8), and zwo asi533mc pro. Also auto guiding with the asi120mm mini.

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Imaging the Pacman nebula tonight!
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Aerial shot of West of Roswell New Mexico

Wall cloud 6 miles west of roswell New Mexico

000 WTNT31 KNHC 191754 TCPAT1 BULLETIN Hurricane Oscar Special Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL162024 200 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...RECON FINDS TINY OSCAR A HURRICANE... ...HURRICANE WARNING ISSUED FOR TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS... SUMMARY OF 200 PM EDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.4N 70.6W ABOUT 165 MI...260 KM ESE OF THE SOUTHEASTERN BAHAMAS ABOUT 470 MI...755 KM E OF CAMAGUEY CUBA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...989 MB...29.21 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The government of the Bahamas has issued a Hurricane Warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas. The government of Cuba has issued a Hurricane Watch for the provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * Turks and Caicos Islands * Southeastern Bahamas A Hurricane Watch is in effect for... * Cuban Provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Cuban Provinces of Guantanamo, Holguin, and Las Tunas A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for... * Cuba Provence of Camaguey For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM EDT (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane Oscar was located near latitude 21.4 North, longitude 70.6 West. Oscar is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h) and this motion with a gradual slowdown and turn to the west-southwest is forecast over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds based on aircraft data are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is possible today before gradual weakening begins early next week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 5 miles (10 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km). The estimated minimum central pressure measured by dropsonde observations is 989 mb (29.21 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Oscar can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT1 and WMO header WTNT41 KNHC and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/MIATCDAT1.shtml WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected to first reach the coast within the warning area tonight, with tropical storm conditions expected to begin this afternoon, making outside preparations dangerous. Tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area on Sunday. RAINFALL: Rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches, with isolated amounts of 6 inches, are expected across the Turks and Caicos, southeastern Cuba, and the southeastern Bahamas through Tuesday. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Oscar, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_at1.shtml?rainqpf . STORM SURGE: A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where water levels are expected to be between 2 and 4 feet. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM EDT. $$ Forecaster Papin/Cangialosi

Hurricane Oscar 5-Day Uncertainty Track Image

Hurricane Oscar 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities

Atlantic Hurricane Oscar Special Advisory Number 2 issued at Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:54:32 +0000
...RECON FINDS TINY OSCAR A HURRICANE... ...HURRICANE WARNING ISSUED FOR TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AND SOUTHEAST BAHAMAS...
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Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS setting over Central Illinois a few days ago!
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A beautiful fall day here in central Illinois!
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There is literally not a single cloud in the sky from the Plains to the Eastern Seaboard. An absolutely stunning Fall Day.

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