Astrophotography 2023: Missouri – NGC 6914 – Reflection Nebula Complex – also known as Bluebird Nebula 10 Nov 202310 Nov 2023 NGC 6914 is a Reflection Nebula in the Cygnus Constellation, it is situated north of the celestial equator and, as such, it is more easily visible from the northern hemisphere. Rookie…
Astrophotography 2023: Missouri – The Consigned to Oblivion – Clamshell Nebula SH2-119 in One Shot Color Dual Narrowband. 29 Oct 202310 Nov 2023 About this project I had the opportunity to take advantage of a rare stretch of clear nights and decided to try my luck at capturing a very faint target. According…
Astrophotography 2023: Missouri – Heart Nebula (IC 1805) and Soul Nebula (IC 1848) 17 Oct 202331 Oct 2023 About this project This was a short test, working with a new Narrowband light pollution filter. Narrowband filters are specialty tools that only allow a narrow range of specific wavelengths…
Astrophotography 2023: Missouri – North America Nebula and Pelican Nebula (NGC 7000 and IC 5070) 16 Oct 202331 Oct 2023 As we bid farewell to summer, I welcome Fall. As I become more familiar with astro-imaging, I thought it would be a great time to tackle my first project -…
Astrophotography 2023: Missouri – Widefield view of NGC 6888, SH2-101, and WR 134 14 Oct 202331 Oct 2023 In the summer months, we can capture the wonderful nebulae region in the constellation Cygnus. In this frame, the beautiful Crescent and Tulip nebulae and the material from the hot…
Astrophotography 2023: Missouri – The Cygnus Loop 2 Oct 202331 Oct 2023 The Famous Cygnus Loop The Veil Nebula Complex, also known as Sharpless2-103, is a supernova remnant located in the Cygnus constellation. It's estimated that this star went supernova between 2,500…
Nature Photography 2023: Missouri – Yellow Lady’s Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) 7 May 202331 Oct 2023 I have to admit when I first heard of wild orchids in Missouri, it harkened me back to being home; where to catch a glance, one would have to look…
Astrophotography 2023: Missouri – Rosette Nebula and Star Cluster NGC 2244 15 Feb 202331 Oct 2023 Clear nights in winter, in the great state of Missouri, are not really a thing of frequency January 27th 2023 astrophotography adventure from the front yard, with a Bortle Sky…