Sunday, November 19, 2023

Heart Nebula IC1805

Imaging Date: November 18, 2023

Observation Site: Temple, TX, USA - Backyard 

Telescope: Vaonis Vespera

Filter: Vespera Dual Band

Integration Time: 

Notes: Emission nebula


 

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Pleiades M45

Imaging Date: November 15, 2023

Observation Site: Temple, TX, USA - Backyard

Telescope: Vaonis Vespera

Filter: Vespera Light Polution

Integration Time: 1031x10 sec

Notes: An open star cluster. Also known as the Seven Sisters. In Greek culture, the seven sisters were the daughters of Atlas and Pleione. There are three references to the Pleiades in the Bible: once in the book of Amos (5:8), and twice in the book of Job (9:9 and 38:31).



Friday, November 3, 2023

North America Nebula NGC7000

Imaging Date: November 2, 2023

Observation Site: Temple, TX, USA - Backyard 

Telescope: Vaonis Vespera 

Filter: Vespera Dual Band

Integration Time: 726x10 sec

Notes: Emission nebula. Named because its shape resembles North American continent.