Everyone’s heard of NGC 253—this is NGC 254
Steve Crouch turns his eye to a less-often imaged galaxy. And captures at least 10 other galaxies into the bargain! He explains: Thought I would… Read More »Everyone’s heard of NGC 253—this is NGC 254
astrophotography
Stunning photo of the Trifid Nebula — Chris Marklew
Chris explains: It has been a while since capturing data for a new image (~6months), but here it is, The Trifid Nebula (NGC6514). Image details… Read More »Stunning photo of the Trifid Nebula — Chris Marklew
One million solar masses crammed into one spot. Globular cluster 47 Tucanae — Steve Crouch
While delving around the SMC I couldn’t resist doing a shot of 47 Tucanae which I haven’t imaged for several years. This is 45 minutes… Read More »One million solar masses crammed into one spot. Globular cluster 47 Tucanae — Steve Crouch
The globular cluster 47 Tucanae — Mark Nickols
In the Southern Hemisphere, we have some of the best globular clusters, including the biggest of all Omega Centauri with some five million solar masses,… Read More »The globular cluster 47 Tucanae — Mark Nickols
Tarantula Nebula — Mark Nickols
Good astrophotography is completely reliant on reliable tracking by the telescope. You have the mount, your computer, tracking and guidance software, and all the pieces… Read More »Tarantula Nebula — Mark Nickols
Stunning galaxy group NGC 7172 — Steve Crouch
Steve Crouch has come up with this pearler of a galaxy group, with NGC 7172 showing beautiful dust lanes and colour. Look closely and you’ll… Read More »Stunning galaxy group NGC 7172 — Steve Crouch
The Dumbell Nebula, Messier 27 — by Jovan Kulic
The Dumbell Nebula is in the constellation Vulpecula, near Cygnus. Lovely work Jovan for a sight very low down through a lot of atmosphere. Here… Read More »The Dumbell Nebula, Messier 27 — by Jovan Kulic
Europa eclipsing Jupiter’s Great Red Spot – by Anthony Wesley
Murrumbateman’s Anthony Wesley caught Jupiter with the shadow of Europa crossing the Great Red Spot. A great photo for the time and low angle. Here… Read More »Europa eclipsing Jupiter’s Great Red Spot – by Anthony Wesley
Bug Nebula NGC 6302 in Hydrogen Alpha
By Steve Crouch This was a quick Hydrogen Alpha of the Bug nebula (NGC 6302) that I took last night in windy conditions. Will try… Read More »Bug Nebula NGC 6302 in Hydrogen Alpha