mySLOOH.com - gwferrier


	Live from the Adler Planetarium on Slooh Radio - check Twitter feed for details

gwferrier's Page

SLOOH member since May 13th, 2009

Reasearch Pictures

Bug Nebula (NGC 6302) - Taken 15 Jun 09 05:25:08 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 2.5

Bug Nebula (NGC 6302) - Taken 15 Jun 09 05:25:08 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 2.5

$Triangulum Galaxy (M33) - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:59:29 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Triangulum Galaxy (M33) - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:59:29 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$

Rosette Nebula (NGC 2244) - Taken 10 Sep 09 23:07:22 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Rosette Nebula (NGC 2244) - Taken 10 Sep 09 23:07:22 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

$Black-Eye Galaxy (M64) - Taken 30 Jun 09 03:24:33 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Black-Eye Galaxy (M64) - Taken 30 Jun 09 03:24:33 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$

M57 - 18h 53m 35s +33° 01

M57 - 18h 53m 35s +33° 01

Spiral Galaxys

$Spiral Galaxy M66 - M66 at a Magnafaction of 8.9 along with M65 & NGC3628 form a trio of Galaxies called the LEO Triplett M66 has a bright but not a well defined center bulgeTaken 5 Jun 09, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3 RA 11h 20m Dec +12* 59$
$Spiral Galaxy M66 - M66 at a Magnafaction of 8.9 along with M65 & NGC3628 form a trio of Galaxies called the LEO Triplett M66 has a bright but not a well defined center bulgeTaken 5 Jun 09, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3 RA 11h 20m Dec +12* 59$

Spiral Galaxy Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) - M51 is seen interacting with an Irregular Galaxy NGC 5195 which is at a Magnatude 9.6 and it

Spiral Galaxy Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) - M51 is seen interacting with an Irregular Galaxy NGC 5195 which is at a Magnatude 9.6 and it

$Spiral Galaxy M66 - Messier 66 (also known as NGC 3627) is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 36 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. M66 is part of the famous Leo Triplet, a small group of galaxies that also includes M65 and NGC 3628.Gravitational interaction from its past encounter with neighboring NGC 3628 has resulted in: An extremely high central mass concentration; A high molecular to atomic mass ratio; A resolved noncorotating clump of H I material apparently removed from one of the spiral arms. Taken 24 Jun 09,Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$
$Spiral Galaxy M66 - Messier 66 (also known as NGC 3627) is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 36 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. M66 is part of the famous Leo Triplet, a small group of galaxies that also includes M65 and NGC 3628.Gravitational interaction from its past encounter with neighboring NGC 3628 has resulted in: An extremely high central mass concentration; A high molecular to atomic mass ratio; A resolved noncorotating clump of H I material apparently removed from one of the spiral arms. Taken 24 Jun 09,Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$

Spiral Galaxy M81 - Taken 11 Jan 10 06:59:55 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4.6

Spiral Galaxy M81 - Taken 11 Jan 10 06:59:55 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4.6

$Spiral Galaxy Black-Eye Galaxy (M64) - The dust feature is well visible even in smaller telescopes. M64 was recently shown to have two counterrotating systems of stars and gas in its disk: The inner part of about 3,000 light years radius is rubbing along the inner edge of the outer disk, which rotates opposite and extends up to at least 40,000 light years, at about 300 km/sec. This rubbing process is probably the reason for the observed vigorous star formation process, which is currently under way, and can be observed as the blue knots imbedded in the peculiar dust lane on one side of the nucleus. It is speculated that this peculiar disk and dust lane may be caused by material from a former companion which has been accreted but has yet to settle into the mean orbital plane of the disk. Taken 19 Jun 09, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5$
$Spiral Galaxy Black-Eye Galaxy (M64) - The dust feature is well visible even in smaller telescopes. M64 was recently shown to have two counterrotating systems of stars and gas in its disk: The inner part of about 3,000 light years radius is rubbing along the inner edge of the outer disk, which rotates opposite and extends up to at least 40,000 light years, at about 300 km/sec. This rubbing process is probably the reason for the observed vigorous star formation process, which is currently under way, and can be observed as the blue knots imbedded in the peculiar dust lane on one side of the nucleus. It is speculated that this peculiar disk and dust lane may be caused by material from a former companion which has been accreted but has yet to settle into the mean orbital plane of the disk. Taken 19 Jun 09, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5$

Stars

ADS 11635 (Epsilon Lyrae) - Epsilon Lyrae (ADS 11635) is one of the most observed multiple star systems and makes for a great view in just about any telescope, under even the most light polluted skies. It is easy to find as one of bright stars in the tiny constellation of Lyra. For these reasons it is a great object for beginners to cut their teeth on. Make sure to look when the pair is high in the sky. Rather than a singe bright pair of stars Epsilon Lyrae splits into two pairs18h 44m 18s +39° 40

ADS 11635 (Epsilon Lyrae) - Epsilon Lyrae (ADS 11635) is one of the most observed multiple star systems and makes for a great view in just about any telescope, under even the most light polluted skies. It is easy to find as one of bright stars in the tiny constellation of Lyra. For these reasons it is a great object for beginners to cut their teeth on. Make sure to look when the pair is high in the sky. Rather than a singe bright pair of stars Epsilon Lyrae splits into two pairs18h 44m 18s +39° 40

$Galactic Center (Sagittarius A) - Sagittarius A (or Sgr A) is a complex radio source at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. It is located in the sky in the Sagittarius constellation. It is hidden from view at optical wavelengths by large clouds of cosmic dust in the spiral arms of the Milky Way. It consists of three components, the supernova remnant Sagittarius A East, the spiral structure Sagittarius A West, and a very bright compact radio source at the center of the spiral, Sagittarius A*. These three overlap: Sagittarius A East is the largest, West appears off-center within East, and A* is at the center of West. It is conjectured that Sgr A East is the remnant of the explosion of a star that was gravitationally compressed as it made a close approach to the central black hole.Sgr A West has the appearance of a three-arm spiral, and is for this reason also known as the "Minispiral". This appearance and nickname are misleading, though: the three-dimensional structure of the Minispiral is not that of a spiral. It is made of several dust and gas clouds, which orbit Sagittarius A* and fall onto it at velocities as high as 1000 kilometers per second. Taken 18 Jun 09 04:09:52 UTC, Constellation Sagittarius Right ascension 17h 45m 40.045s Declination -29° 0′ 27.9″ Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5$
$Galactic Center (Sagittarius A) - Sagittarius A (or Sgr A) is a complex radio source at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. It is located in the sky in the Sagittarius constellation. It is hidden from view at optical wavelengths by large clouds of cosmic dust in the spiral arms of the Milky Way. It consists of three components, the supernova remnant Sagittarius A East, the spiral structure Sagittarius A West, and a very bright compact radio source at the center of the spiral, Sagittarius A*. These three overlap: Sagittarius A East is the largest, West appears off-center within East, and A* is at the center of West. It is conjectured that Sgr A East is the remnant of the explosion of a star that was gravitationally compressed as it made a close approach to the central black hole.Sgr A West has the appearance of a three-arm spiral, and is for this reason also known as the "Minispiral". This appearance and nickname are misleading, though: the three-dimensional structure of the Minispiral is not that of a spiral. It is made of several dust and gas clouds, which orbit Sagittarius A* and fall onto it at velocities as high as 1000 kilometers per second. Taken 18 Jun 09 04:09:52 UTC, Constellation Sagittarius Right ascension 17h 45m 40.045s Declination -29° 0′ 27.9″ Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5$

$Antares (Alpha Scorpii) - Taken 7 Aug 09 01:09:46 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Antares (Alpha Scorpii) - Taken 7 Aug 09 01:09:46 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

Herschel

Galactic Center (Sagittarius A) - Sagittarius A (or Sgr A) is a complex radio source at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. It is located in the sky in the Sagittarius constellation. It is hidden from view at optical wavelengths by large clouds of cosmic dust in the spiral arms of the Milky Way.

It consists of three components, the supernova remnant Sagittarius A East, the spiral structure Sagittarius A West, and a very bright compact radio source at the center of the spiral, Sagittarius A*. These three overlap: Sagittarius A East is the largest, West appears off-center within East, and A* is at the center of West.

Taken 18 Jun 09 04:09:51 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Galactic Center (Sagittarius A) - Sagittarius A (or Sgr A) is a complex radio source at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. It is located in the sky in the Sagittarius constellation. It is hidden from view at optical wavelengths by large clouds of cosmic dust in the spiral arms of the Milky Way.

It consists of three components, the supernova remnant Sagittarius A East, the spiral structure Sagittarius A West, and a very bright compact radio source at the center of the spiral, Sagittarius A*. These three overlap: Sagittarius A East is the largest, West appears off-center within East, and A* is at the center of West.

Taken 18 Jun 09 04:09:51 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Luner Surface

Waning Gibbous Moon - Taken 13 Jun 09 06:27:09 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Waning Gibbous Moon - Taken 13 Jun 09 06:27:09 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

First Quarter Moon - Taken 30 Jun 09 01:37:00 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

First Quarter Moon - Taken 30 Jun 09 01:37:00 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

Planetry Nebulas

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) - is a planetary nebula (PN) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light years.
This planetary nebula is certainly the most impressive object of its kind in the sky. The central star of M27 is quite bright at mag 13.5, and an extremely hot blueish subdwarf dwarf. At its brightness of visual magnitude 7.5 and its diameter of about 8 arcminutes, it is easily visible in binoculars, and a popular observing target in amateur telescopes.
Taken 19 Jun 09, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) - is a planetary nebula (PN) in the constellation Vulpecula, at a distance of about 1,360 light years.
This planetary nebula is certainly the most impressive object of its kind in the sky. The central star of M27 is quite bright at mag 13.5, and an extremely hot blueish subdwarf dwarf. At its brightness of visual magnitude 7.5 and its diameter of about 8 arcminutes, it is easily visible in binoculars, and a popular observing target in amateur telescopes.
Taken 19 Jun 09, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

IC 4593 - A Planetry Nebula in Hercules and 3,400ly away 16h 11m 42s +12° 04

IC 4593 - A Planetry Nebula in Hercules and 3,400ly away 16h 11m 42s +12° 04

Ring Nebula (M57) - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:19:30 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

Ring Nebula (M57) - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:19:30 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:44:25 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:44:25 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

$Ring Nebula (M57) - M57 is located in Lyra, south of its brightest star Vega. M57 is best seen through at least a 20 cm (8-inch) telescope, but even a 7.5 cm (3-inch) telescope will show the ring.[5] Larger instruments will show a few darker zones on the eastern and western edges of the ring, and some faint nebulosity inside the disk. Taken 11 Jun 00, Right ascension 18h 53m 35*079s Declination +33° 01′ 45*03″ Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Ring Nebula (M57) - M57 is located in Lyra, south of its brightest star Vega. M57 is best seen through at least a 20 cm (8-inch) telescope, but even a 7.5 cm (3-inch) telescope will show the ring.[5] Larger instruments will show a few darker zones on the eastern and western edges of the ring, and some faint nebulosity inside the disk. Taken 11 Jun 00, Right ascension 18h 53m 35*079s Declination +33° 01′ 45*03″ Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

Clusters

M22 - 18h 36m 24s -23° 54

M22 - 18h 36m 24s -23° 54

Great Hercules Cluster (M13) - M13 is 25,100 light-years away from Earth.And is also called the

Great Hercules Cluster (M13) - M13 is 25,100 light-years away from Earth.And is also called the

Globular Cluster M4 - This is a view of what most Clusters and Galaxies may appear in Binoculars and Small Scopes.Messier 4 (M4, NGC 6121) is one of the nearest globular clusters in the sky at an estimated distance of about 7,200 light years. Situated prominently about 1.3 degrees west of Antares, in constellation Scorpius, and being as bright as mag 5.6 visually, it can be detected by the naked eye under very dark skies, and is prominent with the slightest optical aid.

Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

Globular Cluster M4 - This is a view of what most Clusters and Galaxies may appear in Binoculars and Small Scopes.Messier 4 (M4, NGC 6121) is one of the nearest globular clusters in the sky at an estimated distance of about 7,200 light years. Situated prominently about 1.3 degrees west of Antares, in constellation Scorpius, and being as bright as mag 5.6 visually, it can be detected by the naked eye under very dark skies, and is prominent with the slightest optical aid.

Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

$Globular Cluster M4 - the distance of M4 is perhaps only about 7,200 light years,Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Globular Cluster M4 - the distance of M4 is perhaps only about 7,200 light years,Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

LMC Cluster Dunlop 211 (NGC 1955) - Taken 21 Aug 09 20:42:27 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

LMC Cluster Dunlop 211 (NGC 1955) - Taken 21 Aug 09 20:42:27 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Moon Phases

$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 1 Jul 09 01:10:35 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 1 Jul 09 01:10:35 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 5 Jun 09 03:16:33 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3$
$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 5 Jun 09 03:16:33 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3$

$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 2 Jul 09 01:20:35 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 1$
$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 2 Jul 09 01:20:35 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 1$

$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 29 Aug 09 00:26:02 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 29 Aug 09 00:26:02 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 6 Jun 09 06:16:07 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Waxing Gibbous Moon - Taken 6 Jun 09 06:16:07 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

Comets -Metors

1 CERES

1 CERES

CRES

CRES

Edit File

$Blinking Planetary (NGC 6826) - Taken 12 Jul 09 04:54:57 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$
$Blinking Planetary (NGC 6826) - Taken 12 Jul 09 04:54:57 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$

Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC 253) - Taken 21 Aug 09 20:22:42 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC 253) - Taken 21 Aug 09 20:22:42 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC 253) - Taken 10 Sep 09 22:07:35 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Silver Coin Galaxy (NGC 253) - Taken 10 Sep 09 22:07:35 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Globular Cluster M28 - Globular cluster Messier 28 (M28, NGC 6626) is another conspicuous globular cluster in the rich constellation Sagittarius. Note the slightly elliptical shape of this cluster.Taken 13 Jul 09,Right Ascension 18 : 24.5 (h:m)
Declination -24 : 52 (deg:m)
Distance 18.3 (kly)
Visual Brightness 6.8 (mag)
Teide2 WF,Location: RA: 18h 24m 30.0s Dec: -24d 52

Globular Cluster M28 - Globular cluster Messier 28 (M28, NGC 6626) is another conspicuous globular cluster in the rich constellation Sagittarius. Note the slightly elliptical shape of this cluster.Taken 13 Jul 09,Right Ascension 18 : 24.5 (h:m)
Declination -24 : 52 (deg:m)
Distance 18.3 (kly)
Visual Brightness 6.8 (mag)
Teide2 WF,Location: RA: 18h 24m 30.0s Dec: -24d 52

LMC Nebula Bennett 27 (NGC 1763) - Taken 23 Jul 09 23:42:33 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

LMC Nebula Bennett 27 (NGC 1763) - Taken 23 Jul 09 23:42:33 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Lenticular Galaxies

Ellptical Galaxies

Elliptical Galaxy M105 - Messier 105 (M105, NGC 3379) is the brightest elliptical galaxy in the Leo I or M96 group of galaxies, and as such approximately 38 million light years distant. It is of type E1, and often studied as a typical representative of elliptical galaxies; e.g., J.D. Wray

Elliptical Galaxy M105 - Messier 105 (M105, NGC 3379) is the brightest elliptical galaxy in the Leo I or M96 group of galaxies, and as such approximately 38 million light years distant. It is of type E1, and often studied as a typical representative of elliptical galaxies; e.g., J.D. Wray

$Elliptical Galaxy M105 - M105 is a type E1 elliptical galaxy and the brightest member of the Leo I galaxy grouping, which includes M95 and M96 as well as various NGC and other galaxies. M105 was used as a photometric standard for surface brightness distributions due to the smoothness of its profile, but as is inevitable when any galaxy is studied too hard, it has been found not to be quite as smooth or quite as standard as originally suggested. The entire group is about 40 million light-years away, and there is a nice concise discussion, including other references, from the SEDS group. This image is a CCD color composite taken at the KPNO 0.9-meter telescope on February 5th 1996 (UT). Like all pictures of M105 (the galaxy at the right), it also includes NGC3384 (above and left of center), which is part of the Leo I group, and NGC3379 (bottom left), which is a more distant background galaxy. Taken 19 Jun 09 01:56:37 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Elliptical Galaxy M105 - M105 is a type E1 elliptical galaxy and the brightest member of the Leo I galaxy grouping, which includes M95 and M96 as well as various NGC and other galaxies. M105 was used as a photometric standard for surface brightness distributions due to the smoothness of its profile, but as is inevitable when any galaxy is studied too hard, it has been found not to be quite as smooth or quite as standard as originally suggested. The entire group is about 40 million light-years away, and there is a nice concise discussion, including other references, from the SEDS group. This image is a CCD color composite taken at the KPNO 0.9-meter telescope on February 5th 1996 (UT). Like all pictures of M105 (the galaxy at the right), it also includes NGC3384 (above and left of center), which is part of the Leo I group, and NGC3379 (bottom left), which is a more distant background galaxy. Taken 19 Jun 09 01:56:37 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

Exploding Galaxy M82 - Eliptical GalaxyTaken, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

Exploding Galaxy M82 - Eliptical GalaxyTaken, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

Irregular Galaxies

$Exploding Galaxy M82 - M82 is at the Top with M81 just visable at the bottom.M82 is 12 million LY away and calssified as a "Starburst Galaxy"/ M81 & 82 almost collided and the gravational pull of M81 triggered a burst of star forming region in M82Taken at Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3 RA 9hr56m Dec +69* 41$
$Exploding Galaxy M82 - M82 is at the Top with M81 just visable at the bottom.M82 is 12 million LY away and calssified as a "Starburst Galaxy"/ M81 & 82 almost collided and the gravational pull of M81 triggered a burst of star forming region in M82Taken at Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3 RA 9hr56m Dec +69* 41$

Emission Nebulae

Veil Nebula (East) (NGC 6992) - The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witch

Veil Nebula (East) (NGC 6992) - The Veil Nebula, also known as the Cygnus Loop or the Witch

Eagle Nebula M16 - A cluster of small stars, enmeshed in a faint glow, near the tail of Serpens, at little distance to the parallel of Zeta of this constellation; with an inferior telescope this cluster appears like a nebula. This object is a combination of an emission nebula and open cluster. The open cluster, designated as NGC 6611, was first described by Philippe Loys de Cheseaux in 1745-6. The nebulosity, designated as IC 4703, was first described by Charles Messier in 1764.

The Eagle Nebula is located in the next inner spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy and is believed to be about 7,000 light years distant.

This area is known to be an area of active star formation. The long finger-shaped objects in the the image [also called "elephant trunks"] are massive columns of cold gas that extend from a vast cloud of molecular hydrogen. Inside these light-years-long columns the interstellar gas is dense enough to collapse under its own weight and is in the process of forming new stars. The emission nebula shines as a result of the radiation from the bright stars of NGC 6611.

18h 18m 48s -13° 47

Eagle Nebula M16 - A cluster of small stars, enmeshed in a faint glow, near the tail of Serpens, at little distance to the parallel of Zeta of this constellation; with an inferior telescope this cluster appears like a nebula. This object is a combination of an emission nebula and open cluster. The open cluster, designated as NGC 6611, was first described by Philippe Loys de Cheseaux in 1745-6. The nebulosity, designated as IC 4703, was first described by Charles Messier in 1764.

The Eagle Nebula is located in the next inner spiral arm of the Milky Way Galaxy and is believed to be about 7,000 light years distant.

This area is known to be an area of active star formation. The long finger-shaped objects in the the image [also called "elephant trunks"] are massive columns of cold gas that extend from a vast cloud of molecular hydrogen. Inside these light-years-long columns the interstellar gas is dense enough to collapse under its own weight and is in the process of forming new stars. The emission nebula shines as a result of the radiation from the bright stars of NGC 6611.

18h 18m 48s -13° 47

$Veil Nebula (East) (NGC 6992) - It is the brighter, eastern half of the much larger Veil Nebula and it can show absolutely stunning detail when viewed in a large telescope with a UHC or OIII filter. The pinkish Nebulisty is just barley visableTaken 6 Jun 09 05:39:47 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Veil Nebula (East) (NGC 6992) - It is the brighter, eastern half of the much larger Veil Nebula and it can show absolutely stunning detail when viewed in a large telescope with a UHC or OIII filter. The pinkish Nebulisty is just barley visableTaken 6 Jun 09 05:39:47 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

M8 - Starforming Nebula M8 (NGC 6523), an emission nebula, with open star cluster, type "e", in Sagittarius
Lagoon Nebula at 6.0 Magnatude The Lagoon Nebula Messier 8 (M8, NGC 6523) is one of the finest and brightest star-forming regions in the sky. It is a giant cloud of interstellar matter which is currently undergoing vivid star formation, and has already formed a considerable cluster of young stars. One of the remarkable features of the Lagoon Nebula is the presence of dark nebulae known as

M8 - Starforming Nebula M8 (NGC 6523), an emission nebula, with open star cluster, type "e", in Sagittarius
Lagoon Nebula at 6.0 Magnatude The Lagoon Nebula Messier 8 (M8, NGC 6523) is one of the finest and brightest star-forming regions in the sky. It is a giant cloud of interstellar matter which is currently undergoing vivid star formation, and has already formed a considerable cluster of young stars. One of the remarkable features of the Lagoon Nebula is the presence of dark nebulae known as

$Pink and Blue Nebula (IC 1284) - This is IC 1284, an Emission plus Reflection nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius. A modified camera would have done a better job of bringing out the red, Hα portion of the Emission nebula, but at the potential cost of masking the blue Reflection portion, at least in IC 1284. The other two Reflection Nebulae in the lower right are NGC 6589 and NGC 6590, respectively. Several Dark Nebulae (foreground dust which obscures our view of anything behind it) can be seen snaking their way through various portions of the image as well. This is the full frame, shrunk for display on the web. North is up. Taken 13 Jun 09 03:39:21 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Pink and Blue Nebula (IC 1284) - This is IC 1284, an Emission plus Reflection nebula in the constellation of Sagittarius. A modified camera would have done a better job of bringing out the red, Hα portion of the Emission nebula, but at the potential cost of masking the blue Reflection portion, at least in IC 1284. The other two Reflection Nebulae in the lower right are NGC 6589 and NGC 6590, respectively. Several Dark Nebulae (foreground dust which obscures our view of anything behind it) can be seen snaking their way through various portions of the image as well. This is the full frame, shrunk for display on the web. North is up. Taken 13 Jun 09 03:39:21 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$

Reflection Nebulae

Lagoon Nebula (M8) - Taken 11 Jul 09 02:34:51 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Lagoon Nebula (M8) - Taken 11 Jul 09 02:34:51 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) - Type Reflection Nebula
Right ascension 21h 01m 35.60s
Declination +68° 10′ 10.0"
Distance 1,300 ly
Apparent magnitude 6.8
The Iris Nebula, also NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4, is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. NGC 7023 is actually the cluster within the nebula, LBN 487, and the nebula is lit by a magnitude +7 star, SAO 19158. It shines at magnitude +6.8. It is located near the Mira-type variable star T Cephei, and near the bright magnitude +3.23 variable star Beta Cephei (Alphirk). It lies 1,300 light-years away

Constellation Cepheus
Taken 7 Jun 09 02:39:33 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) - Type Reflection Nebula
Right ascension 21h 01m 35.60s
Declination +68° 10′ 10.0"
Distance 1,300 ly
Apparent magnitude 6.8
The Iris Nebula, also NGC 7023 and Caldwell 4, is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. NGC 7023 is actually the cluster within the nebula, LBN 487, and the nebula is lit by a magnitude +7 star, SAO 19158. It shines at magnitude +6.8. It is located near the Mira-type variable star T Cephei, and near the bright magnitude +3.23 variable star Beta Cephei (Alphirk). It lies 1,300 light-years away

Constellation Cepheus
Taken 7 Jun 09 02:39:33 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) reflection[1]/emission[ - A small round emission nebula centered near the apex of several dark lanes in the otherwise rich star fields of Cygnus. The Cocoon is embedded in an open cluster of about 80 young stars. It is a star forming region that contains three of the major types of nebulosity’s: emission, reflection, and absorption.

Like other star forming regions, it stands out in red, glowing, hydrogen gas excited by young, hot stars and blue, dust-reflected starlight at the edge of an otherwise invisible molecular cloud. In fact, the bright star near the center of this nebula is likely only a few hundred thousand years old, powering the nebular glow as it clears out a cavity in the molecular cloud

Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) reflection[1]/emission[ - A small round emission nebula centered near the apex of several dark lanes in the otherwise rich star fields of Cygnus. The Cocoon is embedded in an open cluster of about 80 young stars. It is a star forming region that contains three of the major types of nebulosity’s: emission, reflection, and absorption.

Like other star forming regions, it stands out in red, glowing, hydrogen gas excited by young, hot stars and blue, dust-reflected starlight at the edge of an otherwise invisible molecular cloud. In fact, the bright star near the center of this nebula is likely only a few hundred thousand years old, powering the nebular glow as it clears out a cavity in the molecular cloud

$Trifid Nebula (M20) - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:20:00 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$
$Trifid Nebula (M20) - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:20:00 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$

$North America Nebula (NGC 7000) - The North America Nebula (NGC 7000 or Caldwell 20) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb (the tail of the swan and its brightest star). The remarkable shape of the emission nebula resembles that of the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico. It is sometimes wrongly called the "North American" nebula.Binoculars and telescopes with large fields of view (approximately 3°) will show it as a foggy patch of light under sufficiently dark skies. However, using a UHC filter which filters out some unwanted wavelengths of light, it can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies. Its prominent shape and especially its reddish color (from the hydrogen Hα emission line) only show up in photographs of the area. Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3$
$North America Nebula (NGC 7000) - The North America Nebula (NGC 7000 or Caldwell 20) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb (the tail of the swan and its brightest star). The remarkable shape of the emission nebula resembles that of the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico. It is sometimes wrongly called the "North American" nebula.Binoculars and telescopes with large fields of view (approximately 3°) will show it as a foggy patch of light under sufficiently dark skies. However, using a UHC filter which filters out some unwanted wavelengths of light, it can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies. Its prominent shape and especially its reddish color (from the hydrogen Hα emission line) only show up in photographs of the area. Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3$

Dark Nebulae

Gobular Clusters

Globular Cluster M107 - Right Ascension 16 : 32.5 (h:m)

Declination -13 : 03 (deg:m)

Distance 20.9 (kly)M107 apparently contains some dark obscured regions, which is unusual for globular clusters. The star distribution is called "very open" by Kenneth Glyn Jones, who points out that this cluster "enables the interstellar regions to be examined more easily, and globular clusters are important `laboratories

Globular Cluster M107 - Right Ascension 16 : 32.5 (h:m)

Declination -13 : 03 (deg:m)

Distance 20.9 (kly)M107 apparently contains some dark obscured regions, which is unusual for globular clusters. The star distribution is called "very open" by Kenneth Glyn Jones, who points out that this cluster "enables the interstellar regions to be examined more easily, and globular clusters are important `laboratories

$Globular Cluster(M12) Snowball Cluster - Globular Cluster M12 (NGC 6218), class IX, in Ophiuchus Messier 12 (M12, NGC 6218) is nearly a twin of its apparent neighbor, M10, and is only slightly larger and an idea fainter. Nevertheless, it was once believed to be an intermediate type between globular and dense open clusters (like M11), as it is not very concentrated At its distance of about 16,000 light years, the apparent diameter of M12 of 16.0 arc minutes corresponds to about 75 light years. This stellar swarm is approaching us at 16 km/sec. Taken 19 Jun 09,Right Ascension 16 : 47.2 (h:m) Declination -01 : 57 (deg:m) Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Globular Cluster(M12) Snowball Cluster - Globular Cluster M12 (NGC 6218), class IX, in Ophiuchus Messier 12 (M12, NGC 6218) is nearly a twin of its apparent neighbor, M10, and is only slightly larger and an idea fainter. Nevertheless, it was once believed to be an intermediate type between globular and dense open clusters (like M11), as it is not very concentrated At its distance of about 16,000 light years, the apparent diameter of M12 of 16.0 arc minutes corresponds to about 75 light years. This stellar swarm is approaching us at 16 km/sec. Taken 19 Jun 09,Right Ascension 16 : 47.2 (h:m) Declination -01 : 57 (deg:m) Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

$Globular Cluster M4 - Taken 7 Aug 09 01:20:05 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Globular Cluster M4 - Taken 7 Aug 09 01:20:05 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

Globular Cluster M15 - Taken 23 Jul 09 21:57:21 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Globular Cluster M15 - Taken 23 Jul 09 21:57:21 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

$Globular Cluster M4 - Taken 16 Jul 09 01:05:19 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Globular Cluster M4 - Taken 16 Jul 09 01:05:19 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

Open Clusters

Open Cluster M73 - Taken 21 Aug 09 20:37:40 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Open Cluster M73 - Taken 21 Aug 09 20:37:40 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

$Double Cluster (NGC 869/884) - Taken 12 Jul 09 06:24:36 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4.5$
$Double Cluster (NGC 869/884) - Taken 12 Jul 09 06:24:36 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4.5$

$Open Cluster M25 - Taken 11 Jul 09 06:19:55 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$
$Open Cluster M25 - Taken 11 Jul 09 06:19:55 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$

$Open Cluster M39 - Taken 27 Aug 09 00:49:19 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$
$Open Cluster M39 - Taken 27 Aug 09 00:49:19 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9$

Open Cluster M25 - Taken 11 Jul 09 06:19:36 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Open Cluster M25 - Taken 11 Jul 09 06:19:36 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Supernovas

Vela Supernova Remnant (Vela SNR) - Taken 18 Sep 09 22:17:25 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.3

Vela Supernova Remnant (Vela SNR) - Taken 18 Sep 09 22:17:25 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.3

Milky Way

All-Sky - Taken 12 Aug 09 03:28:45 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.7

All-Sky - Taken 12 Aug 09 03:28:45 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.7

All-Sky - Taken 18 Jun 09 05:43:37 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

All-Sky - Taken 18 Jun 09 05:43:37 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

All-Sky - Milky WayTaken 23 Aug 09 02:25:59 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

All-Sky - Milky WayTaken 23 Aug 09 02:25:59 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Milky Way - Looking towards M 39Taken 10 Oct 09 00:02:14 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Milky Way - Looking towards M 39Taken 10 Oct 09 00:02:14 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

All-Sky - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:16:17 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

All-Sky - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:16:17 UTC, Teide All-Sky, 3.4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Lens, SBIG ST-237 CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Jupiter

Jupiter - Taken 10 Aug 09 03:03:22 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

Jupiter - Taken 10 Aug 09 03:03:22 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

$Jupiter - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:32:21 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Jupiter - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:32:21 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$

$Jupiter - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:27:16 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$
$Jupiter - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:27:16 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4$

Jupiter - Taken 10 Oct 09 00:18:11 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Jupiter - Taken 10 Oct 09 00:18:11 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3

Jupiter - Taken 5 Sep 09 02:22:48 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

Jupiter - Taken 5 Sep 09 02:22:48 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

Saturn

Saturn - Taken 14 Jun 09, Teide2 MM,14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera. Sky Rating: 3.9

Saturn - Taken 14 Jun 09, Teide2 MM,14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera. Sky Rating: 3.9

My Favorites

$Blue Snowball (NGC 7662) - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:24:40 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Blue Snowball (NGC 7662) - Taken 24 Aug 09 03:24:40 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$

Neptune - Taken 11 Sep 09 00:50:17 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Neptune - Taken 11 Sep 09 00:50:17 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Neptune - Taken 13 Sep 09 06:14:30 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

Neptune - Taken 13 Sep 09 06:14:30 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5

Blue Snowball (NGC 7662) - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:24:11 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Blue Snowball (NGC 7662) - Taken 23 Aug 09 02:24:11 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4

Pluto

Pluto - Taken 15 Sep 09 01:44:23 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

Pluto - Taken 15 Sep 09 01:44:23 UTC, Teide2 HM, 14-inch f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.9

$Pluto - Taken 13 Jun 09 02:34:04 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Pluto - Taken 13 Jun 09 02:34:04 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$

$Pluto - Taken 19 Jun 09 02:49:50 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3$
$Pluto - Taken 19 Jun 09 02:49:50 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3$

Pluto - 18h 09m 29s -17° 38

Pluto - 18h 09m 29s -17° 38

$Pluto - Taken 30 Jun 09 03:34:47 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4.5$
$Pluto - Taken 30 Jun 09 03:34:47 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 4.5$

ORION

$Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) - Taken 3 Oct 09 07:39:51 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) - Taken 3 Oct 09 07:39:51 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$

Orion Nebula (M42) - Taken 18 Sep 09 20:37:28 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Orion Nebula (M42) - Taken 18 Sep 09 20:37:28 UTC, Aus1 HM, 14-inch f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain, SBIG ST-10XME CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 3.5

Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) - The Horsehead Nebula (also known as Barnard 33 in bright nebula IC 434) is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The nebula is located just below Alnitak, the star farthest left on Orion

Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) - The Horsehead Nebula (also known as Barnard 33 in bright nebula IC 434) is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The nebula is located just below Alnitak, the star farthest left on Orion

$Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) - Taken 3 Oct 09 07:39:51 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$
$Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) - Taken 3 Oct 09 07:39:51 UTC, Teide2 WF, 85mm f/5.6 Apochromatic Refractor, SBIG ST-2000XM CCD Camera, Sky Rating: 5$