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Latest Version of Astrophotography Tool
The latest version 3.2 of Ivo Stoynov’s AstroPhotography Tool (APT) is out. It’s quite impressive how Ivo keeps APT updated and constantly adds new features. . . . FollowShare
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LDN 1495 – Faint Dust in Taurus
Here’s a 180mm lens shot of the LDN 1495 area in Taurus. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information This is 6 hours at f/2.8 under mag 20.7 skies. I had a ton of problems...
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NGC 2359 – A Wolf-Rayet Nebula
NGC 2359, “Thor’s Helmet”, is an unusual type of nebula that surrounds a Wolf-Rayet star. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. This massive star will one day...
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The Double Nebulae
This is IC 1805 and LBN 667, the Double Nebula, in the constellation of Cassiopeia near the border of Perseus and Camelopardalis. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more...
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M77 and NGC 1055 – Galaxies in Cetus
M77 and NGC 1055 are galaxies in Cetus. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. It’s not too late to get your galaxies on… these transit at 8pm on December 28 at New...
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B33, M42, M78 Region in Orion
The B33, M42, M78 region in Orion is full of dust and other interesting stuff. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. Some of this dust is very faint so it requires...
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Season’s Greetings
Click on the image to see a larger version and watch the stars twinkle… . . .. . FollowShare
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Sirius and the Pup
Visible right now in a night sky near you – Sirius and the Pup! Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. Resolving Sirius and its companion, the Pup, has always been a...
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M35 and NGC 2158
Here are two beautiful open clusters in Gemini – M35 and NGC 2158. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. It’s interesting to note the golden star colors in NGC 2158...
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AstroPix.com 20th Anniversary!
Today is the 20th anniversary of my web site AstroPix.com! For a long time, my web site was ranked number one for the search term “astrophotography” on Google and the other search engines. Now it’s...
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Advanced Imaging Conference
I’m excited to announce that I have accepted an invitation to speak again this year at the Advanced Imaging Conference in San Jose! Come join us! . . . . . FollowShare
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NGC 2903 and Asteroid 8 Flora
This is an image of spiral galaxy NGC 2903 and Asteroid 8 Flora that I took 2 years ago and finally got around to processing. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information....
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NGC 5033 and NGC 5005
NGC 5033 and NGC 5005 make a nice little galaxy pairing in Canes Venatici. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. This was shot over the course of two nights at the...
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Comet 41P/Tuttle–Giacobini–Kresák
A comet, a planetary nebula and a galaxy walk into a bar… Here’s a shot of Comet 41P/Tuttle–Giacobini–Kresák passing near planetary nebula M97 and galaxy M108 in Ursa Major on March 22. Click on the...
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6 Months to the AIC
Only 6 Months to the Advanced Imaging Conference in San Jose. Get your tickets now while before they sell out! Click on the image or link for more information. . . . . . FollowShare
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Comet Hale-Bopp 20 Years Ago
Click on the image to see a larger version and links to the pictures with more information on each. It was 20 years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. No, wait, that was 40 years ago! I...
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20th Anniversary of Comet Hale-Bopp
Today is the 20th anniversary of Comet Hale-Bopp’s (C/1995 O1) perihelion, or closest approach to the Sun. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information. I’ve put together a...
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A Beginner’s Guide to Astronomical Image Processing
My latest book, A Beginner’s Guide to Astronomical Image Processing, has just been published! It is available now for download at a special introductory price of just $29.95. After May 1, 2017, it...
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Moondance: Perigee Crescent Moon
The crescent Moon with Earthshine sets behind a sculpture of two dancers. Click on the image or link to see a larger version with more information about perigee and “super” moons. I was really lucky...
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