NGC700-IC5070
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 18 agosto 2012
Pose: 2x400"
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 18 agosto 2012
Pose: 2x400"
This emission nebula on the left is famous partly because it resembles Earth's continent of North America. To the right of the North America Nebula, cataloged as NGC 7000, is a less luminous nebula that resembles a pelican dubbed the Pelican Nebula. The two emission nebula measure about 50 light-years across, are located about 1,500 light-years away, and are separated by a dark absorption cloud. This image captures the nebulas, bright ionization fronts, and fine details of the dark dust. The nebulae can be seen with binoculars from a dark location. Look for a small nebular patch north-east of bright star Deneb in the constellation of Cygnus. It is still unknown which star or stars ionize the red-glowing hydrogen gas.
M 16 (Eagle nebula)or (Sleeper Nebula)
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Telescopi o obiettivi di guida: Acromatico 90/500Date: 18 agosto 2012
Pose: 4x480"
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Telescopi o obiettivi di guida: Acromatico 90/500Date: 18 agosto 2012
Pose: 4x480"
From afar, the whole thing looks like an Eagle. A closer look at the Eagle Nebula, however, shows the bright region is actually a window into the center of a larger dark shell of dust. Through this window, a brightly-lit workshop appears where a whole open cluster of stars is being formed. In this cavity tall pillars and round globules of dark dust and cold molecular gas remain where stars are still forming. Already visible are several young bright blue stars whose light and winds are burning away and pushing back the remaining filaments and walls of gas and dust. The Eagle emission nebula, tagged M16, lies about 6500 light years away, spans about 20 light-years, and is visible with binoculars toward the constellation of Serpens.
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D Modified Baader
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 27 agosto 2011
Pose: 2x300''
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D Modified Baader
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 27 agosto 2011
Pose: 2x300''
The Elephant's Trunk nebula is a concentration of interstellar gas and dust in the star cluster IC 1396 – an ionized gas region located in the constellation Cepheus about 2,400 light years away from Earth.[1] The piece of the nebula shown here is the dark, dense globule IC 1396A; it is commonly called the Elephant's Trunk nebula because of its appearance at visible light wavelengths, where there is a dark patch with a bright, sinuous rim. The bright rim is the surface of the dense cloud that is being illuminated and ionized by a very bright, massive star that is just to the west of IC 1396A
NGC 7023 (Iris nebula)
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D Modified Baader
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 27 agosto 2011
Pose: 4x300''
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D Modified Baader
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 27 agosto 2011
Pose: 4x300''
Like delicate cosmic petals, these clouds of interstellar dust and gas have blossomed 1,300 light-years away in the fertile star fields of the constellation Cepheus. Sometimes called the Iris Nebula and dutifully cataloged as NGC 7023, this is not the only nebula in the sky to evoke the imagery of flowers. Still, the beautiful digital image shows off the Iris Nebula's range of colors and symmetries in impressive detail. Within the Iris, dusty nebular material surrounds a massive, hot, young star in its formative years. Central filaments of cosmic dust glow with a reddish photoluminesence as some dust grains effectively convert the star's invisible ultraviolet radiation to visible red light. Yet the dominant color of the nebula is blue, characteristic of dust grains reflecting starlight. Dark, obscuring clouds of dust and cold molecular gas are also present and can lead the eye to see other convoluted and fantastic shapes. Infrared observations indicate that this nebula may contain complex carbon molecules known as PAHs. As shown here, the Iris Nebula is about 6 light-years across
IC 1805 (Heart nebula)
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D Modified Baader
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 27 agosto 2011
Pose: 8x480
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D Modified Baader
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 27 agosto 2011
Pose: 8x480
Sprawling across almost 200 light-years, emission nebula IC 1805 is a mix of glowing interstellar gas and dark dust clouds. Derived from its Valentine's-Day-approved shape, its nickname is the Heart Nebula. About 7,500 light-years away in the Perseus spiral arm of our galaxy, stars were born in IC 1805. In fact, near the cosmic heart's center are the massive hot stars of a newborn star cluster also known as Melotte 15, about 1.5 million years young. A little ironically, the Heart Nebula is located in the constellation Cassiopeia.From Greek mythology, the northern constellation is named for a vain and boastful queen.
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 25/06/2011
Luoghi: Bazena
Pose: 2x480"
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 25/06/2011
Luoghi: Bazena
Pose: 2x480"
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 25/06/2011
Luoghi: Bazena
Pose: 5x800"
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 25/06/2011
Luoghi: Bazena
Pose: 5x800"
NGC 2237 "Rosette Nebula"
William Optics 66SD
Canon 350d modified + IDAS W3
5x300sec,total exposure 20 minutes
5 darks,5 flats,5bias.Iso 800,temp -5
01/01/2011
Locality:Bazena (Bs)
Canon 350d modified + IDAS W3
5x300sec,total exposure 20 minutes
5 darks,5 flats,5bias.Iso 800,temp -5
01/01/2011
Locality:Bazena (Bs)
The Rosette Nebula is a large emission nebula located 3000 light-years away. The great abundance of hydrogen gas gives NGC 2237 its red color in most photographs. The wind from the open cluster of stars known as NGC 2244 has cleared a hole in the nebula's center. The above photograph, however, was taken in the light emitted by three elements of the gas ionized by the energetic central stars. Here green light originating from oxygen and blue light originating from sulfur supplements the red from hydrogen. Filaments of dark dust lace run through the nebula's gases. The origin of recently observed fast-moving molecular knots in the Rosette Nebula remains under investigation
M 42
Telescope:Vixen R150S F/5
CCD: Canon 350d modified + IDAS V3
Exposure: 5minutes single shot
Iso: 800
Date: 06/11/2010
Locality: Bazena (Bs)
CCD: Canon 350d modified + IDAS V3
Exposure: 5minutes single shot
Iso: 800
Date: 06/11/2010
Locality: Bazena (Bs)
NGC 6992
Telescope:Vixen R150S F/5
CCD: Canon 350d modified
Exposure: 6 x 5minutes
Iso: 800
Date: 07/08/2010
Locality: Montecampione ,BS
These wisps of gas are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. Many thousands of years ago that star exploded in a supernova leaving the Veil Nebula, pictured above. At the time, the expanding cloud was likely as bright as a crescent Moon toward the constellation of Cygnus, visible for weeks to people living at the dawn of recorded history. The supernova remnant lies about 1400 light-years away and covers over five times the size of the full Moon. The above image of the Veil was made clearer by digitally dimming stars in the frame. The bright wisp at the top is known as the Witch's Broom Nebula and can be seen with a small telescope.
CCD: Canon 350d modified
Exposure: 6 x 5minutes
Iso: 800
Date: 07/08/2010
Locality: Montecampione ,BS
These wisps of gas are all that remain visible of a Milky Way star. Many thousands of years ago that star exploded in a supernova leaving the Veil Nebula, pictured above. At the time, the expanding cloud was likely as bright as a crescent Moon toward the constellation of Cygnus, visible for weeks to people living at the dawn of recorded history. The supernova remnant lies about 1400 light-years away and covers over five times the size of the full Moon. The above image of the Veil was made clearer by digitally dimming stars in the frame. The bright wisp at the top is known as the Witch's Broom Nebula and can be seen with a small telescope.
NGC 7635 (Bubble nebula)
Telescope:Vixen R150S,F/5
CCD: Canon 350d modified Baader
Exposure: 6 x 5minutes
Iso: 800
Locality:Montecampione/Brescia
What created this huge space bubble? A massive star that is not only bright and blue, but also emitting a fast stellar wind of ionized gas. The Bubble Nebula is actually the smallest of three bubbles surrounding massive star BD+602522, and part of gigantic bubble network S162 created with the help of other massive stars. As fast moving gas expands off BD+602522, it pushes surrounding sparse gas into a shell. The energetic starlight then ionizes the shell, causing it to glow. The above picture taken with the Hubble Space Telescope and released last week shows many details of the Bubble Nebula never seen before and many still not understood. The nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is about six light-years across and visible with a small telescope towards the constellation of Cassiopeia.
CCD: Canon 350d modified Baader
Exposure: 6 x 5minutes
Iso: 800
Locality:Montecampione/Brescia
What created this huge space bubble? A massive star that is not only bright and blue, but also emitting a fast stellar wind of ionized gas. The Bubble Nebula is actually the smallest of three bubbles surrounding massive star BD+602522, and part of gigantic bubble network S162 created with the help of other massive stars. As fast moving gas expands off BD+602522, it pushes surrounding sparse gas into a shell. The energetic starlight then ionizes the shell, causing it to glow. The above picture taken with the Hubble Space Telescope and released last week shows many details of the Bubble Nebula never seen before and many still not understood. The nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is about six light-years across and visible with a small telescope towards the constellation of Cassiopeia.
M 27
Telescope:Vixen R150S F/5
CCD:Canon 350d modified
Exposure: 2 x 5 minutes
Iso: 800
Date: 07/08/2010
Locality: Montecampione ,BS
M27 (NGC 6853) is the famous Dumbbell Nebula, one of the most photographed planetary nebulae in the night sky. It is located in Vulpecula at the southern end of Cygnus. Its Magnitude 7.4 visual brightness makes it easy to find even in small telescopes. It is estimated to be 1,200 light-years from Earth. The Dumbbell Nebula was discovered on 12th July 1764 by Charles Messier and was the first planetary nebula to be discovered. Planetary nebulae are formed in the dying stages of a star when the core fusion reactions decline to the extent that the star's structure cannot be supported - gravity forces the outer part of the star to collapse inwards, causing the inner part to condense and heat up. The intense build up of pressure and radiation causes the outer shell to 'explode' and be driven away. The intense stellar wind causes the surrounding gases to ionize in bright colours. This will be the end of our Sun,after 5 billions of years.
CCD:Canon 350d modified
Exposure: 2 x 5 minutes
Iso: 800
Date: 07/08/2010
Locality: Montecampione ,BS
M27 (NGC 6853) is the famous Dumbbell Nebula, one of the most photographed planetary nebulae in the night sky. It is located in Vulpecula at the southern end of Cygnus. Its Magnitude 7.4 visual brightness makes it easy to find even in small telescopes. It is estimated to be 1,200 light-years from Earth. The Dumbbell Nebula was discovered on 12th July 1764 by Charles Messier and was the first planetary nebula to be discovered. Planetary nebulae are formed in the dying stages of a star when the core fusion reactions decline to the extent that the star's structure cannot be supported - gravity forces the outer part of the star to collapse inwards, causing the inner part to condense and heat up. The intense build up of pressure and radiation causes the outer shell to 'explode' and be driven away. The intense stellar wind causes the surrounding gases to ionize in bright colours. This will be the end of our Sun,after 5 billions of years.
Pelican Nebula (IC 5070)
Telescopi o obiettivi di acquisizione: William Optics 66SD
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 25/06/2011
Luoghi: Bazena
Pose: 2x480"
A large area of emision nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb, and divided from its brighter, larger neighbor, the North america nebula, by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust. The Pelican is much studied because it has a highly active mix of star formationand evolving gas clouds. The light from young energetic stars is slowly transforming cold gas to hot and causing an ionization front gradually to advance outward. Particularly dense filaments of cold gas are seen to still remain. Millions of years from now this nebula might no longer be known as the Pelican, as the balance and placement of stars and gas will leave something that appears completely different.
Camere di acquisizione: Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT
Montature: Sky-Watcher HEQ5, Berlebach astro tripod
Date: 25/06/2011
Luoghi: Bazena
Pose: 2x480"
A large area of emision nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb, and divided from its brighter, larger neighbor, the North america nebula, by a molecular cloud filled with dark dust. The Pelican is much studied because it has a highly active mix of star formationand evolving gas clouds. The light from young energetic stars is slowly transforming cold gas to hot and causing an ionization front gradually to advance outward. Particularly dense filaments of cold gas are seen to still remain. Millions of years from now this nebula might no longer be known as the Pelican, as the balance and placement of stars and gas will leave something that appears completely different.
Sadr and nebular region
R150S-Canon 350d modified
6x300sec,30min total exposure
3 darks,6flats,6bias.Iso 800,temp -5
Locality:bazena(BS)
The Sadr region, or IC 1318, is the diffuse emission nebula surrounding Sadr or Gamma Cygni. Sadr lies in the center of Cygnus' cross. The Sadr region is one of the surrounding nebulous regions, others include the Butterfly nebula and the Crescent Nebula
Sadr itself has approximately a magnitude of 2.2. The nebulous regions around the region are also fairly bright.
6x300sec,30min total exposure
3 darks,6flats,6bias.Iso 800,temp -5
Locality:bazena(BS)
The Sadr region, or IC 1318, is the diffuse emission nebula surrounding Sadr or Gamma Cygni. Sadr lies in the center of Cygnus' cross. The Sadr region is one of the surrounding nebulous regions, others include the Butterfly nebula and the Crescent Nebula
Sadr itself has approximately a magnitude of 2.2. The nebulous regions around the region are also fairly bright.
M 42 (Orion Nebula)
Vixen Ed 81
Canon 350d no modified
December 2007
Canon 350d no modified
December 2007
NGC 6960 (Veil Nebula)
Telescope:Vixen R150S F/5
CCD: Canon 350d no modified
Exposure: 5 x 3 minutes
Iso: 800
Date: November 2008
Locality: Montecampione ,BS
CCD: Canon 350d no modified
Exposure: 5 x 3 minutes
Iso: 800
Date: November 2008
Locality: Montecampione ,BS