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κ Cas, NGC 146, NGC 133

Kappa Cassiopeiae, a blue supergiant in Cassiopia near the open clusters NGC 146 and NGC 133.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2020-Oct-12

Exposures RGB 90/95/94 x 2m = 9h 18m
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, Gimp
Telescope: CFF132,STF-8300M,GM1000
Guider: LE80,LSX2,GSO2X

κ Cas, NGC 146, NGC 133 Detail Page

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27, 28 and 30 Leonis Minoris

27, 28 and 30 Leo Minoris are nearby stars in the constellation Leo Minor.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2021-Jan-13

Exposures: RGB 66/63/65 x 2m = 6h 28m
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, Gimp
Telescope: CFF132,STF-8300M,GM1000
Guider: LE80,LSX2,GSO2X

27, 28 and 30 Leonis Minoris Detail Page

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M3 - Globular Cluster

Messier 3 is a large, bright globular cluster found in the constellation Canes Venatici.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2015-Apr-29

Exposures: LRGB 5x2min + 5x3min = 100min
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, CPT
Telescope: MN190, STF-8300M,EQ8
Guider: A80Mf, LSX2,TV2X

Messier 3 Detail Page

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M13 - Hercules Cluster

Messier 13 is large, bright globular cluster found in the Hercules constellation.

Kootenay Plains, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-14

Exposures: ISO400, 4x20s, total 80sec
Processing: CCP2,DSS,CPT
Telescope: NP101is, NEQ6, D90

Hercules Cluster Detail Page

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M13 - Hercules Cluster

Messier 13 is large, bright globular cluster found in the Hercules constellation.

Near Lindbrook, Alberta

2014-Aug-24

Exposures: OSC 10x4min, total 40min
Processing: AstroFX, DSS, CPT
Telescope: Edge11,NS8300, EQ8
Guider: CelestronOAG, SSAG

Hercules Cluster Detail Page

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M13 - Hercules Cluster

Messier 13 is large, bright globular cluster found in the Hercules constellation.

Near Lindbrook, Alberta, Canada

2015-May-07

Exposures: LRGB 5x4m, total 80min
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, CPT
Telescope: NP101is,STF-8300M,EQ8
Guider: A80Mf, LSX2

Hercules Cluster Detail Page

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M13 - Hercules Cluster

Messier 13 is large, bright globular cluster found in the Hercules constellation.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2016-Apr-14

Exposures: RGB 30x4m + L 30x2m = 7hr
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, Corel
Telescope: MN190, STF8300M, EQ8
Guider: GSO 6.6N, 2X Barlow, LSX2

Hercules Cluster Detail Page

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M27 - Dumbbell Nebula (D90 Version)

The Dumbbell Nebula, also listed as Messier 27, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula.

Kootenay Plains, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-13

ISO 800, 2 X4m, total 8min
CCP2,DSS,CPT
NP101is, NEQ6, D90

Dumbbell Nebula Detail Page

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M27 - Dumbbell Nebula (60Da version)

The Dumbbell Nebula, also listed as Messier 27, is a bright planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula.

Blackfoot Staging Area, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-21

ISO800, 3x4m, total 12m
BYEOS,DSS,CPT
NP101is, NEQ6, 60Da

Dumbbell Nebula Detail Page

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M27 - Dumbbell Nebula

The Dumbbell Nebula, also listed as Messier 27, is a planetary nebula in the constellation Vulpecula.

Near Warspite, Alberta

2013-Sep-28

ISO400 5x4min, total 20min
BYEOS, DSS, CPT
E11, NEQ6, 60Da

Dumbbell Nebula Detail Page

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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy (D90)

The Andromeda Galaxy is our nearest major galactic neighbor and is the largest in the Local Group.

Kootenay Plains, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-13

ISO800, 6x4m, total 24m
CCP2,DSS,CPT
NP101is, NEQ6, D90

Andromeda Galaxy Detail Page

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M57 - The Ring Nebula

Messier 57, the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra.

North of Beaumont, Alberta, Canada

2012-May-26

Exposures: ISO1600 16x20s = 5m 20s
Processing: CCP2,DSS,CPT
Telescope: C8, CG5, D90

Ring Nebula Detail Page

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M31 - Andromeda Galaxy (60Da)

The Andromeda Galaxy is our nearest major galactic neighbor and is the largest in the Local Group.

Blackfoot Staging Area, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-21

ISO800, 7x4m, total 28m
BYEOS,DSS,CPT
NP101is, NEQ6, 60Da

Andromeda Galaxy Detail Page

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M57 - The Ring Nebula

Messier 57, the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra.

Edmonton, Alberta

2015-Jun-08

Exposures: LRGB 4x240s = 64min
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, Corel
Telescope: MN190, STF-8300M, EQ8
Guider: A80Mf, LodestarX2

Ring Nebula Detail Page

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M57 - The Ring Nebula

Messier 57, the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2018-May-21

Exposures: RGB 57/51/56 x 2m = 5hr 28m
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, Gimp
Telescope: CFF132,STF8300M,GM1000
Guider: ST80,LodestarX2,GSO2X

Ring Nebula Detail Page

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M33 - Triangulum Galaxy

Messier 33, also known as The Triangulum Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy that is also known as the Pinwheel or Triangulum Pinwheel.

Kootenay Plains, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-12

ISO800, 5x4m, total 20m
CCP2,DSS,CPT
NP101is, NEQ6, D90

Triangulum Galaxy Detail Page

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M34 - Cluster in Perseus

Messier 34 is an open cluster in the constellation Perseus.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2013-Oct-12

ISO200, 4x4m, total 16m
EQMOD, BYEOS, DSS, CPT
NEQ6, E11, 0.7xFR, 60Da, COAG, SSAG

Messier 34 Detail Page

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M37 - Auriga Salt and Pepper

The Auriga Salt and Pepper Cluster, also listed as Messier 37, is a open custer located in the Auriga constellation.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2011-Oct-26

ISO400, 4x15s, total 60s
CCP2,DSS,CPT
C8,CG5,D90

Auriga Salt and Pepper Detail Page

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M38 - Open Cluster in Auriga

Messier 38 is an open cluster found in the constellation Auriga.

Kootenay Plains, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-15

ISO800 1x30s, ISO1000 1x30s, total 60s
CCP2, DSS, CPT
NP101is, NEQ6, D90

Messier 38 Detail Page

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M45 - The Pleiades

Messier 45, also known as the The Pleiades is an open star cluster located in the constellation Taurus.

Kootenay Plains, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-15

Exposures: ISO800 5x30s
ISO1000 4x30s
Total Exposure: 4m 30s
Processing: CCP2, DSS, CPT
Telescope: NP101is, NEQ6, D90
Guider: Unguided

Pleiades Detail Page

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M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

The Whirlpool Galaxy, also listed as Messier 51, is found in the constellation Canes Venatici.

Blackfoot Staging Area, Alberta, Canada

2013-May-06

ISO400, 10x4m, total 40m
BYEOS,DSS,CPT
NP101is, 2X Powermate, NEQ6, 60Da

Whirlpool Galaxy Detail Page

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M52 - Cluster in Cassiopeia

Messier 52 is an open cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2011-Dec-02

ISO400 4x20s, ISO800 1x20s, total 100s
CCP2, DSS, CPT
C8, CG5, D90

Messier 52 Detail Page

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M56 - Globular Cluster in Lyra

Messier 56 is a globular cluster found in the constellation Lyra.

Blackfoot Staging Area, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-02

ISO800 6x2m, total 12m
BYEOS, DSS, CPT
E11, NEQ6, 60Da

Messier 56 Detail Page

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M57 - The Ring Nebula

Messier 57, the Ring Nebula, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Lyra.

Edmonton, Alberta

2014-Jun-21

Exposures: OSC 10x2m + 4x4m = 36 min
Processing: AstroFX, DSS, CPT
Telescope: Edge11, 0.7xFR, EQ8, NS8300
Guider: Celestron OAG, SSAG

Ring Nebula Detail Page

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M92 - Cluster in Hercules

Messier 92 is a globular cluster found in the constellation Hercules.

North of Beaumont, Alberta, Canada

2012-May-26

ISO1600 3x20s, ISO1000 2x20s, total 100s
CCP2,DSS,CPT
C8,CG5,D90

Messier 92 Detail Page

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M103 - Open Cluster in Cassiopeia

Messier 103 is an open star cluster in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2013-Dec-12

ISO200 4x4m, total 16m
EQMOD, BYEOS, DSS, CPT
NEQ6, E11, 0.7FR, 60Da, COAG, SSAG

Messier 103 Detail Page

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NGC 281 - Pacman Nebula

The Pacman Nebula is an emission nebula located in the Cassiopeia constellation.

Near Lindbrook, Alberta

2014-Sep-15

Exposures: OSC 41x300s = 3hrs 25min
Processing: AstroFX, DSS, CPT
Telescope: NP101is, NEQ6, NS8300
Guider: LE80OTA, SSAG

PacMan Nebula Detail Page

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NGC 457 - Owl Cluster

NGC 457, the Owl Cluster is an open cluster found in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2013-Jul-12

Exposures ISO100 4x1m + ISO200 1x1m, total 5m
Processing: BYEOS,DSS,CPT
Telescope: NP101is, NEQ6, 60Da

Owl Cluster Detail Page

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NGC 457 - Owl Cluster

NGC 457, the Owl Cluster is an open cluster found in the constellation Cassiopeia.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2016-Aug-15

Exposures: L 18x2m, RGB 18x4m, total 4hr 12m
Processing: SGP, MaximDL, CPS
Telescope: NP101is, STF-8300M, 0.8x Reducer
A80Mf, LSX2, EQ8

Owl Cluster Detail Page

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NGC 6960 - Veil Nebula

The Veil Nebula is a supernova remmnant found in the constellation Cygnus.

Blackfoot Staging Area, Alberta, Canada

2012-Sep-23

ISO800, 8x4m, total 32m
BYEOS,DSS,CPT
NP101is, NEQ6, 60Da

Veil Nebula Detail Page

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NGC 6946 - Fireworks Galaxy

The Fireworks Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located in the constellations Cephus and Cygnus.

This is the first galaxy image I took with my 11 inch EdgeHD SCT.

Blackfoot Staging Area, Alberta, Canada

2013-Sep-02

ISO800 21x4m, total 1hr 24m
BYEOS, DSS, CPT
E11, NEQ6, 60Da

Fireworks Galaxy Detail Page

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Double Cluster - EdgeHD 11 Version

The Double Cluster is a pair of large and bright open clusters found in the constellation Perseus.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2013-Oct-12

Exposures: ISO200 4x4m = 16m total
Processing: EQMOD, BYEOS, DSS, CPT
Telescope: Edge11, 0x7XFR, NEQ6, 60Da
Guider: Celestron OAG, SSAG

Double Cluster Detail Page

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Double Cluster - MN190 Version

The Double Cluster is a pair of large and bright open clusters found in the constellation Perseus.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2015-Nov-30

Exposures: RGB 5x2min = 30min total
Processing: EQMOD, SGP, MaximDL, Corel
Telescope: MN190, STF-8300M, EQ8
Guider: A80Mf, LodestarX2

Double Cluster Detail Page

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Double Cluster (NGC 869 and 884)

The Double Cluster is a pair of large and bright open clusters found in the constellation Perseus.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

2017-Sep-29

RGB 18x5m, 4hr 30m total
SGP,MaximDL,Corel
Imaging: CFF132,STF-8300M,GM1000
Guider:ST80,GSO2X,LodeStar X2,f610nm

Double Cluster Detail Page

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