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C/2022 E3 (ZTF)

    A lucky break in the clouds, and WHAT a difference this comet has made in a couple of…

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C/2022 U2 (ATLAS)

Close encounter with C/2022 E3 ZTF. ATLAS is seen on the right, middle of frame. Here is a composite image…

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Changes on the website

Dear visitor,   The site has moved to external hosting to improve speed and safety.   I am working to…

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Posted in Galaxies

UGC 12613 – Pegasus Dwarf

This image was made in Varages, France, at the Obervatoire de la Blaque. Conditions were not ideal, there was a…

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Posted in Jupiter Transit Events / Occultations

Party on Jupiter 20221026

On october 26, 2022 we witnessed a double moon and shadow transit, accompanied by the GRS. From right to left,…

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Jupiter and Io 25 october 2022

Image made with the 18″ dob on an equatorial platform, asi 224 mc. Animation from images made between 19:35 –…

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Posted in Clusters

Messier compilation: M15 – 36 – 37 – 38 – 39

All images were made in the same night with the same setup. L-Pro for lightpollution reduction. Made from the home…

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Posted in Open Clusters

Messier 37

Behold Messier 37, an open star cluster painting the constellation Auriga with brilliance. This cosmic gathering features stars of varying…

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Messier 38

Messier 38, known as M38, is a celestial spectacle residing within the constellation Auriga. This open star cluster enchants the…

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Messier 36

Messier 36, or M36, graces the constellation Auriga as an open star cluster, offering a celestial display of cosmic beauty….

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Messier 39

Messier 39, or M39, graces the constellation Cygnus with its stellar splendor. This open star cluster offers a breathtaking display…

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Messier 15

Messier 15, or M15, stands as a captivating globular cluster within the constellation Pegasus. This spherical assembly of stars, tightly…