NEBULAE

Sh 2-155 – Cave Nebula

The Cave Nebula is a faint region of Hydrogen-α emission and surrounding dust in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 2.400 light-years from Earth. It is a dim and very diffuse bright nebula within a larger nebula complex containing emission, reflection, and dark nebulosity. Gurresta Observatory. April 2023. RASA8, Idas NBZ, ASI294MC Pro. 8 hours of integration.

Barnard 150 – Seahorse Nebula

Dark Nebula appearing in the constellation Cepheus. A dark nebula is a type of interstellar cloud, particularly molecular clouds, that is so dense that it obscures the visible wavelengths of light from objects behind it, such as background stars and emission or reflection nebulae. These clouds are the spawning grounds of stars and planets, as they are formed there. Gurresta Observatory. April 2023. RAS8, Optolong L-eNhance, ASI294MC Pro. 9,5 hours of integration

NGC1491 – Fossil Footprint Nebula

Emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. approximately 10.000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory. March 2023. SW EQ6-R Pro, RASA8, Idas NBZ, ASI294MC Pro. 9,5 hours of integration.

NGC7822

NGC 7822 is a young star forming complex in the constellation of Cepheus. The younger stars are less than a few million years. Gurresta Observatory. March 2023. RASA8, Idas NBZ, ASI294MC Pro. 15 hours of integration.

Sh2 136 – Ghost Nebula

The Ghost Nebula is a reflection nebula. It spans over 2 light-years and is located approximately 1,470 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. The nebula’s dust and gas form eerie-looking figures that resemble ghosts. Gurresta Observatory. February-March 2023. SW EQ6-R Pro, Explore Scientific 102/714, Optolong L-Pro, ASI533MC Pro. Around 46 hours of integration.

NGC1499 – California Nebula

An emission nebula in the constellation Perseus. It is located some 1800 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory. February 2023. SW EQ6-R Pro, RASA8, Idas NBZ, ASI294MC Pro. Around 8 hours of integration.

IC443 – Jellyfish Nebula

IC443 – the Jellyfish Nebula – is a galactic supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini. It is located some 5000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory. January 2023. SW EQ6-R Pro, RASA8, Idas NBZ, ASI294MC Pro. Just under 6 hours of integration.

IC417 – Spider Nebula and NGC 1931 – Fly Nebula

Spider Nebula and Fly Nebula, two emission and reflection nebulae in the constellation Auriga. They are approximately 10.000 and 7.000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory – Bortle 4/5. SW EQ6-R Pro, Celestron RASA8, Idas NBZ, ASI294MC Pro. 10 hours of integration. January 2023.

Sh 2-240 – Spaghetti Nebula

Sh 2-240 – Spaghetti Nebula, a very faint nebula located in the constellation Taurus. It is a huge super nova remnant – approximately 1000 light-years across. It is believed that after its stellar explosion a rapidly spinning neutron star was left behind in the nebula core, emitting a strong radio signal. Gurresta Observatory – Bortle 4/5. SW EQ6-R Pro, TS APO 61/274 EDPHII, Optolong L-eNhance, ASI294MC Pro. 15 hours of integration over three nights. December 2022.

IC410 – The Tadpole Nebula

The Tadpole Nebula, a HII rich region situated in the constellation Auriga. It is approximately 12.000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI533MC Pro, Idas NBZ. 5 hours of integration. December 2022.

Sh 2-157 – Lobster Claw Nebula

The Lobster Claw Nebula, situated in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is approximately 43.000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI533MC Pro, Idas NBZ. 10 hours of integration. December 2022.

IC1318A -Sadr Region

Another part of the emission nebula surrounding Sadr at the center of Cygnus’s cross in the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately between 2000-5000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Idas NBZ. 3 hours of integration. December 2022.

IC1318 – Gamma Cygni Nebula

Emission nebula surrounding Sadr at the center of Cygnus’s cross n the constellation Cygnus. It is approximately between 2000-5000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Idas NBZ. 5,5 hours of integration. December 2022.

Sh-2 101 – Tulip Nebula

H II (ionized interstellar atomic hydrogen) emission nebula that is located in the constellation Cygnus It is sometimes also called the Tulip Nebula. It is approximately 6000 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Explore Scientific 102/714 ED CF, F/R 0.8, ASI533MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance. 13 hours of integration. October 2022.

Sh2-132 – Lion’s Nebula

Bright Nebula appearing in the constellation Cepheus. It is approximately 1800 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4 (85% moon). EQ6-R Pro, Explore Scientific 102/714 ED CF, F/R 0.8, ASI533MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance. 14,5 hours of integration, Hubble palette. September-October 2022.

IC1396 – Elephant’s Trunk Nebula

Concentration of interstellar gas and dust within the much larger ionized gas region in the constellation of Cepheus. It is approximately 2400 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4 (full moon). EQ6-R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Idas NBZ. 5,5 hours of integration. September 2022.

NGC2174 – Monkey Head Nebula

Emission nebula in the constellation Orion. It is approximately 6400 light-years from Earth. SHO palette is used in post processing, it is how the Hubble Space Telescope interprets OIII, Ha and SII. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Idas NBZ. 4,75 hours of integration. February 2022.

M78 -Casper the friendly Ghost

Reflection nebula in the constellation Orion. It is approximately 1350 light-years from Earth. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Explore Scientific 102/714 APO ED CF, ASI533MC Pro, TS 0.8 R/F, Optolong L-Pro. 19 hours of integration. February 2022.

NGC7023 – Iris Nebula

Reflection nebula in the constellation Cepehus. It is approximately 1300 light-years from Earth and it’s apparent size is 18 x 18 arc minutes. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, Explore Scientific 102/714 APO ED CF, ASI533MC Pro, TS 0.8 R/F, Optolong L-Pro. 11 hours of integration. January 2022.

NGC2264 – Christmas Tree Cluster and Cone Nebula

Emission nebula associated with the larger North American Nebula (located in the constellation Monoceros). It is approximately 2300 light-years from Earth and it’s apparent size is 39 arc minutes. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, IDAS NBZ. 120x180s exposures. January 2022.

IC5070 – Pelican Nebula

The Pelican Nebula (IC5070). Emission nebula associated with the larger North American Nebula (located in the constellation Cygnus), close to Deneb. It is approximately 1800 light-years from Earth and it’s apparent size is 80 x 70 arc minutes. The Pelican has a particularly active mix of star formation, and jets from HH555 can be seen if you zoom in, just by the ‘neck’ of the Pelican. They are jets from the birth of a proto-star and at the end of the jet is a Herbig-Haro object. Gurresta Observatory, Bortle 4. EQ6-R Pro, RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, IDAS NBZ. 130x180s exposures. January 2022.

IC434 – Horsehead Nebula and NGC2024 – Flame Nebula

Distance to Earth: 820 light-years. Jan 2021/Jan 2022 – Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, IDAS NBZ – Details: 106 x 60s/54 x 120s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

M42 – Orion Nebula

M42 – Orion Nebula Distance to Earth: 14.000 light-years. Dec 2021. Koh Rong Sanloem/Phnom Penh Cambodia. Equipment: iOptron GEM26, TS 60/360, ASI53MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 97x 30s + 89x60s + 85x120s, Gain 101, -5C (flats, darks, flat darks).

NGC2238 – Rosette Nebula

NGC2238 – Rosette Nebula Distance to Earth: 5.500 light-years. Jan 2021. Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 30x180s, Gain 121, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

IC405 – Flaming Star Nebula

IC405 – Flaming Star Nebula Distance to Earth: 1.500 light-years. Jan 2021. Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 44x180s, Gain 121, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

NGC281 – Pacman Nebula

NGC281 – Pacman Nebula Distance to Earth: 9.200 light-years. Oct 2020. Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 84x180s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

IC1848 – Soul Nebula

IC1848 – Soul Nebula Distance to Earth: 7.500 light-years. Sep 2020. Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 83x180s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

IC1805 – Heart Nebula

IC1805 – Heart Nebula Distance to Earth: 7.500 light-years. Sep-Oct 2020. Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 81x180s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks). At the bottom of the picture is also IC1795, the Fish Head Nebula.

LDN1235 – Dark Shark Nebula

LDN1235 – Dark Shark Nebula Distance to Earth: 650 light-years. Sep 2020. Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 102x180s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

NGC6960 – Western Veil Nebula

Western Veil Nebula, aka The Witch’s Broom Nebula Distance to Earth: 2.400 light-years. Sep 2020. Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Celestron RASA8, ASI294MC Pro, Optolong L-eNhance – Details: 136x120s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

IC5146 – Cocoon Nebula

Distance to Earth: 4’000 light-years. Aug 2020 – Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Explore Scientific APO ED 102/714 CF, ASI294MC Pro, L-eNhance – Details: 89x180s, 10x300s Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

NGC7380 – The Wizard Nebula in Hubble palette

Distance to Earth: 7’200 light-years. 2020-08-011- -16 – Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Explore Scientific 102/714, ASI294MC Pro, L-eNhance – Details: 193x180s, 35x300s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).

M27 – Dumbbell Nebula

Distance to Earth: 1’400 light-years. 2020-08-07- -10 – Equipment: Skywatcher EQ-6R Pro, Explore Scientific 102/714, ASI294MC Pro, L-eNhance – Details: 154 x 120 s, Unity gain, -15C (flats, darks, flat darks).