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Gallery of DeepSky Objects with Common Names,  imaged with my 12 " LX200 telescope and ST-10XME Camera (2009-2026), supplemented with earlier images taken with 8 " LX200 telescope and ST-7 Camera (2001-2008) (The declination of certain objects are unfortunately too low to be seen from my location in NE Scotand)

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Andromeda Galaxy (M31) Angelfish Cluster (M71) Antennae (Caldwell 60/61)     Barnard's Galaxy (Caldwell 57) Bear Paw Galaxy (ARP 6) Beehive Cluster (M44) Black Eye Galaxy (M64) Black Swan Cluster (M18) Blinking Nebula (Caldwell 15) Blue Snowball (Caldwell 22) Bode's Galaxy (M81) Box, The (Hickson 61)   Box Nebula (NGc 6309) Bubble Nebula (Caldwell 11) Butterfly Cluster (M6)     California nebula (NGC 1499) Cat's Eye Galaxy (M94) Cats Eye Nebula (Caldwell 6) Cave Nebula (Caldwell 9) Cetus A/Squid Galaxy (M77) Cheese Burger Nebula (NGC 7026) Christmas Tree Nebula (NGC 2264) Cigar Galaxy (M82) Cleopatra's Eye (NGC 1535) Cocoon Nebula (Caldwell 19) Coddington Nebula (IC 2574) Cone Nebula - see Christmas Tree Nebula Cooling Tower Cluster (M29) Copeland's Septet (ARP 320) Crab Nebula (M1) Crescent Nebula (Caldwell 27) Critter Cluster (M93) Crucifix Cluster (M107) Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514)     De Mairans's Nebula (M43) Deer Lick Group (Herschel I-53) Double Bubble Nebula (NGC 2371)   Double-Double (Epsilon Lyrae) Dumbbell Nebula (M27)     Eagle Nebula (M16) Emerald Nebula (NGC 6572)  Eskimo Nebula (Caldwell 39) Eyes or Nonet (ARP 120)     Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) Flaming Star Nebula (Caldwell 31) Flickering Globular (M62)     Ghost of Jupiter (NGC 3242) Graffs Cluster (IC 4756)  Great Hercules Cluster (M13) Great Orion Nebula (M42) Great Pegasus Cluster (M15)  Great Sagittarius Cluster (M22)     Hanny's Voorwerp (IC 2497) (attempt) Heart-Shaped Cluster (M50) Helix Galaxy (ARP 336) Helix Nebula (Caldwell 63) Heron (ARP 84) Hoag's Object (PGC 54559)   Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33/IC 434) Hubble's Variable Nebula (Caldwell 46)     Intergalactic Wanderer (NGC 2419) Iris Nebula (NGC 7023)     Jellyfish Cluster (M30) Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443)     Kembles Cascade Kidney Bean Galaxy (NGC 4774) King Cobra Cluster (M67)		Lagoon Nebula (M8)  Leo Triplet (M65) Leo Triplet (M66)   Little Beehive Cluster (M41) Little Cocoon (Sharpless 82) Little Dumbbell Nebula (M76) Little Ghost Nebula (NGC 6369)  Little Pinwheel Galaxy (NGC 3184) Little Ring Nebula (NGC 6894) Lost Galaxy (Herschel I-31)     Manatee Nebula (W50) Mayall's Object (ARP 148) Medusa (ARP 160) Medusa Nebula (PLN 205+14.1) Mirach's Ghost (Herschel II-224) Mirror Galaxy (M100)     North America Nebula (Caldwell 20)     Owl Nebula (M97)     Phantom Galaxy (M74) Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC 6741) Pinwheel Cluster (M36) Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) Pleiades (M45) Ptolemy's Cluster  (M7) Pyramid Cluster (M39)     Raspberry Nebula (IC 418) Ring Nebula (M57) Rose Cluster (M3) Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49) Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977)     Salt and Pepper Cluster (M37) Saturn Nebula (Caldwell 55) Scorpion Cluster (M52) Seyfert's Sextet (NGC 6027) Shoe-Buckle Cluster (M35) Siamese Twins (NGC 4567/4568) Silver Coin Galaxy (Caldwell 65) Silver Streak Galaxy (NGC 4216) Skull Nebula (NGC 246) Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) Soap Bubble Galaxy (PLN G75.5+1.7 ) Sombrero Galaxy (M104) Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83) Spaghetti Nebula (NGC 1555) Specter Cluster (M55) Spider Galaxy (UGC 5829) Spider Globular Cluster (M4)   Spindle Galaxy (Caldwell 53) Splinter Galaxy (Herschel II-759) Spiral Cluster (M34) St Catherine's Wheel (M99) Starfish Cluster (M38) Stephan's Quintet (ARP 319) Sunflower Galaxy (M63) Surfboard Galaxy (M108) Swan / Omega Nebula (M17) Swelling Spiral Galaxy (M61)     Thors Helmet (NGC 2359) Tie Fighter Galaxy (Herschel IV-23) Triangulum Galaxy (M33) Trifid Nebula (M20) Turtle Nebula (NGC 6210)     Vacuum Cleaner Galaxy (M109) Veil Nebula, East (Caldwell 33) Veil Nebula, West (Caldwell 34) Virgo A (M87)     Webb's Cross Cluster (M21) Whale Galaxy (Caldwell 32) Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) White-Eyed Pea Nebula (IC 4593) Wild Duck Cluster (M11)

Andromeda Galaxy (M31) - Spiral Galaxy

M31 (Andromeda) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Local Group Galaxies ]
CCD Image Mosaic (7x12 frames, 30% size) 3 min exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-12-09 20:03 to 22:41h UT  (#161075-124) 2006-12-11 20:30 to 22:34h UT (#162048-81) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e Linear brightness scaling,   (larger image, 50% size)
M31 - details
False Colour CCD Image Mosaic  (5x10 frames, 20% size) Log brightness scaling Image details as above		False Colour CCD Image Mosaic  (5x10 frames, 20% size) Log brightness scaling Image details as above

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Angelfish Cluster (M71) - Globular Cluster

M71 (Sagitta) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Globular Star Clusters ]

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, log scale) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2022-09-12 20:37 UT (#1036008-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Antennae (Caldwell 60/61) - Galaxy Pair, NGC 4038/4039, ARP 244

Caldwell 60/61 (Corvus) "The Antennae" (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039), ARP 244  [ Caldwell Objects ] [ ARP Galaxies ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-03-18 23:06 UT (#1303069-71) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

Caldwell 60/61 - Detail Caldwell 60 / NGC 4038 , Irregular barred galaxy Caldwell 61 / NGC 4039, Irregular galaxy

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, cropped) 9 x 60 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2011-04-05 23:33 h UT  (#466047-57) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

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Barnard's Galaxy (Caldwell 57) - Irregular Galaxy, NGC 6822 (Local Group)

Caldwell 57 / NGC 6822 (Sagittarius) [ Caldwell Objects ]  [ Irregular Galaxies ]

CCD Image 50% size reduction) 6 x 120 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2009-07-30 23:53 h UT  (#379451-58) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME [Larger View, 75%]

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Bear Paw Galaxy (ARP 6) - Spiral Galaxy (NGC 2537)

ARP 6 / NGC 2537 (Lynx) [ ARP Galaxies ]
CCD Image 5 x 2 min exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter  2006-02-10 21:26h UT (#114126-30) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E		CCD Image (Negative) Image details as left
ARP 6 / Bear Paw Galaxy  (North down)
CCD Image (200% size & rotated by 180 deg) Image details as above 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E		CCD Image (Negative) Image details as left

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Beehive Cluster (M44) - Open Cluster

M44 (Cancer) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

2002-04-08  21:23hUT CCD Image, 5x30 sec exposure  1.3 x 2.0 arc deg  (#20021-25) 200mm focal length lens + ST-7e

M44  - Image Mosaic

CCD Image Mosaic (20% size) 15 sec exposure,  3x3 binning, C Filter 2011-02-28 21:53 h UT  (#459151-78) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME Larger Image (50% size)

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Black Eye Galaxy (M64) - Spiral Galaxy

M64 (Coma Berenices) Alias:  NGC 4826 [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2022-12-21 03:41 UT (#1074252-56) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

M64 - Detail

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

Annotated negative CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Black Swan Cluster (M18) - Open Cluster

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 Blinking Nebula (Caldwell 15) - Planetary Nebula, NGC 6826

Caldwell 15 / NGC 6826 (Cygnus)  Alias  Herschel IV-73  [ Caldwell Objects ] [ Planetary Nebula ] [ Herschel 400 Objects ]

CCD Image (200% size, cropped) 6 x 30s exposure (average combine), 1x1 binning, C Filter  2008-04-18 02:21hUT (#283329-36) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

NGC 6826 - detail

Annotated CCD Image (300% size, cropped) Image details as above

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 Blue Snowball (Caldwell 22) - Planetary Nebula, NGC 7662

Caldwell 22 / NGC 7662 (Andromeda)  [ Caldwell Objects ] [ Planetary Nebula ]

CCD  Colour Composite Luminance (C med 3x60s), Blue 250% (B med 6 x 60s), Green (V med 3x60s), Red (R med 3x60s) 2004-11-02 00:41 h UT (#73063-77) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

Enhanced CCD Colour Image Luminance (C med 3x60s), Blue 250% (B med 6 x 60s), Green (V med 3x60s), Red (R med 3x60s) Luminance has been sharpened using Richardson-Lucy processing  2004-11-02 00:41 h UT (#73063-77) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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Bode's Galaxy (M81) - Spiral Galaxy

M81  (Ursa Major) [ Messier Objects ]

CCD Image (linear scale, 50% size) 90 sec exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2009-03-10 01:29 h UT  (#356259) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.8) + ST-10XME

CCD Image (square root scale, 50% size) Image details as left

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The Box (Hickson 61) - Galaxy Cluster (NGC 4169 et al)

Hickson 61  / NGC 4169 et al Coma Berenices) [ Hickson Galaxy Groups ]

Annotated CCD Image,   3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C filter 2004-03-21  23:30 to 23:34 h UT (#63127-29) 8" LX200 + ST-7E

CCD Image (75% scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2016-02-19 05:05h UT (#597399-403) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

NGC 4169 and adjacent galaxies - Detail   NGC 4169 (catalog mag +13.3), NGC 4174 (catalog mag +13.5),  NGC 4175 (catalog mag +13.4), NGC 4173 (catalog mag +12.7) Collectively the 4 galaxies are known as 'The Box' or Hickson 61

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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 Bubble Nebula (Caldwell 11) - Nebula , NGC 7635

Caldwell 11 / NGC 7635 (Cassiopeia)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

CCD Image (70% size, square root scale) 8 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2020-11-22 21:27 UT (#832064-71) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

False Colour CCD Image (70% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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California nebula (NGC 1499) - Nebula

Part of NGC 1499  (Perseus)

CCD Image (50%) 3 x 600 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2013-01-01 03:11hUT (#537181-83) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME [ larger image ]

Index Map for above Image (created using TheSky)

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Cat's Eye Galaxy (M94) - Spiral Galaxy

M94 (Canes Venatici) [ Messier Objects ]

CCD Image  3 x 180s, 2x2 binning, C Filter Square Root brightness scaling 2007-04-27 21:59 hUT (#192103-05)

CCD Image 4 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter Log Scale  2006-05-25 00:57 hUT (#127128-32) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

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Cats Eye Nebula (Caldwell 6) - Planetary Nebula, NGC 6543

Caldwell 6 / NGC 6543 (Draco)  [ Caldwell Objects ] [ Planetary Nebula ]

Annotated CCD Image (Cropped to central area) 3 x 30s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-04-08 21:31 h UT (#362010-12) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

Caldwell 6 / NGC 6543  - detail

CCD Image (200% size enlargement, Cropped to central area, log scaling) 3 x 10s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2009-04-08 21:314 h UT (#362016-18) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

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Cave Nebula (Caldwell 9) - Emission Nebula, Sharpless 2-155

Sharpless 2-155 / Caldwell 9 - part  (Cepheus)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

CCD Image  3 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, R Filter  2010-09-11 01:33hUT (#427202-04) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

Sharpless 2-155 / Caldwell 9 - earlier image (2007-12-22) new 2010-09-11 frame area outlined in white old 2007-12-06 frame area outlined in grey

CCD Image Mosaic 60 sec, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2007-12-22 21:02hUT (#245673-84) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

Caldwell 9 / Sharpless 2-155 - detail

CCD Image 3 x 180 sec (average combine), 2x2 binning, R Filter 2007-12-06 00:45hUT (#239142-44) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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Cetus A/Squid Galaxy (M77) - Spiral Galaxy

M77  (Cetus)  [ Messier Objects ]

CCD Image (Linear Scale, 50% size) 10 x 60 sec (average combine),  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-09-20 02:10 h UT  (#389443-52) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

M77 - face on spiral galaxy with diffuse outer arms

CCD Image (Square root scaling, cropped) Image details as above

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Cheese Burger Nebula (NGC 7026) - Planetary Nebula

NGC 7026  (Cygnus)

CCD Image 2 x 2 min exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning , C Filter 2006-09-04 22:08 h UT (#138066-68) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

NGC 7026 - detail

Annotated CCD Image  (200% size,cropped) 10s, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2008-05-08 01:34hUT (#286181) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

CCD Spectra 3 x 45s, 1x1 binning, Star Analyser 100 2008-05-08 01:22hUT (#286182-84) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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Christmas Tree Nebula (NGC 2264) - Open Cluster with Nebulosity (H VIII-5, H38)

NGC 2264 / Herschel VIII-5  (Monoceros)  Hidden Treasures catalog object 38 [ Herschel 400 Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ] [ Hidden Treasures ]

CCD Image Mosaic (25% size) 45 sec exposure, 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-12-11 03:02h UT  (#403363-77) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME [Larger Image, 50% size]

NGC 2264  - detail

CCD Image (75% size) 3 x 120 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-12-11 04:03 h UT  (#403391-93) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME /td>

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Cigar Galaxy (M82) - Spiral Galaxy

M82 (Ursa Major) [ Messier Objects ]

CCD Image (Square root scaling, 55% size) 9 x 20s (median combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-03-10 01:40 h UT  (#356266-74) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.8) + ST-10XME [full size image]

CCD Image (Square root scaling, cropped) Image details as above

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 Cleopatra's Eye (NGC 1535) - Planetary Nebula (H IV-26, H24)

NGC 1535 / H IV-26 (Eridanus) Cleopatra's Eye Hidden Treasures catalog object 24 [ Herschel 400 Objects ]  [ Planetary Nebula ] [ Hidden Treasures ]

CCD Image (50% size, linear scale) 6 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-01-31 21:32 UT (#654143-49) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

NGC 1535 - Detail

CCD Image (100% size, log scale) Image details as above

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Cocoon Nebula (Caldwell 19) - Cluster with nebulosity, IC 5146

Caldwell 19 / IC 5146 (in Cygnus)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

CCD Image (50% size, cropped)  10 x 90 sec (average combine),  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-12-11 20:55 h UT  (#404297-317) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

IC 5146 - detail

CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above

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Coddington Nebula (IC 2574) - Spiral Galaxy (12.4 mly

IC 2574   (Ursa Major) An outlying member of the M81 group

CCD Image 5 x 2 min exposure (median combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter  2006-05-04 01:35 h UT (#121197-201)

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Cooling Tower Cluster (M29) - Open Cluster

M29 (Cygnus) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

CCD Image Mosaic (75%, cropped) 60 sec exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter  2008-10-21 23:01 h UT (#317348-53) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e [ Full size Image ]

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Copeland's Septet (ARP 320) - Galaxy Cluster (NGC 3753 et al)

ARP 320 / NGC 3753 (Leo) [ ARP Galaxies ]

CCD Image 5 x 2 min exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter  2006-04-27 23:37 h UT (#118126-30) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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 Crab Nebula (M1) - Supernova Remnant

M1 (Crab Nebula) [ Messier Objects ] [ Supernova Remnants ]

CCD Image (Linear Scale, 50% size) 5 x 60 sec (average combine),  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-09-20 03:45 h UT  (#389568-72) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

CCD Image (Linear Scale, cropped) Image details as above

CCD Colour Image Luminance (C av2 x 60s), Blue 250% (B av 4 x 60s),  Green (V av 2x60s), Red (R av2x60) 2004-09-19  00:47 hUT (# 72105-15) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

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 Crescent Nebula (Caldwell 27) - Bright Nebula, NGC 6888

Caldwell 27 / NGC 6888 (Cygnus)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

CCD Image 60s exposure, C Filter 2005-09-03  02:07 h UT (#93213-15) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E (Full Size)

Caldwell 27 / NGC 6888 - detail

CCD Image (linear scale, 35% size) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-08-20 22:07 hUT (#423073-75) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME [Full Size]

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Critter Cluster (M93) - Open Cluster

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Crucifix Cluster (M107) - Globular Cluster

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Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) - Planetary Nebula

NGC 1514 (Taurus)

CCD Image 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-12-15 23:58 hUT (#163232-34)

NGC 1514 (Taurus)

CCD Image, 4 x 60s exposure (summed), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2004-09-18 23:58h UT (#72070-74) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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De Mairans's Nebula (M43) -  Nebula

M43 (Orion) H II region nebula [ Messier Objects ] [ Nebulae ]

M43 through Dual-Band Filter M43 at center,  Part of M42 to lower right

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, log scale) 7 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2022-11-28 23:11 UT (#1064235-41) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

M43 - Earlier Image (2003)

CCD Image, 30s exposure 2003-01-23 23:12h UT (#41219) Image : 11.4 x 7.6 arc mins 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

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Deer Lick Group (Herschel I-53) - Spiral Galaxy (NGC 7331)

Herschel I-53 / NGC 7331 (Pegasus)  [ Herschel 400 Objects ]

NGC 7331 with SN 2025rbs (T+19.9d) With adjacent galaxies NGC 7336, NGC 7335, NGC 7337, NGC 7340

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, log scale, cropped) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-08-03 00:30 UT (#1345057-60) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 7331 - Spiral Galaxy

Annotated CCD Image (80% size, log scale, cropped, rotated) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-10-29 23:22 UT (#1371039-43) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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Double Bubble Nebula (NGC 2371) - Planetary Nebula (H II-316/317)

NGC 2371  (Gemini)   Alias : Herschel II 316/317, NGC 2371/2372, Double Bubble Nebula [ Herschel 400 Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (35% size, square root scale) 9 x 180s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2022-01-07 22:49 UT (#950114-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 2371 - Detail Outer envelope/bi-polar areas are just visible in the normal, square root scaled image below

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

Outer envelope/bi-polar areas are easily visible in the negative, log scaled image below

Negative CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Double-Double (Epsilon Lyrae) - Double Star

Epsilon Lyrae (Lyra)

CCD Image (linear scale, 50% size) 5s exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-08-20 22:18 hUT (#423085) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

Epsilon Lyrae - detail (image showing that each component of the double is itself a double).

Annotated CCD Image (cropped) 0.12s exposure (single frame), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2010-08-20 22:22 hUT (#423093) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

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Dumbbell Nebula (M27) - Planetary Nebula

M27  (Vulpecula) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Planetary Nebula ]

CCD Image (50% size) 3 x 60s (average combine), 3x3 binning, C filter, Autoguided 2010-11-10  18:24h UT (#435012-14) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

CCD Colour Image (LRGB) Luminance 3x1min (average), Red : 3x1min (average),  Green 3x1min (average), Blue 3x2min (average) Processing and combined using CCDSoft.  Brightened using PaintShop Pro 8" LX200 with operating at f/10.3 2005-05-18  01:34 h UT (#87135-50) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e (See M27 images by individual filter)

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Eagle Nebula (M16) - Nebula

M16  (in Serpens Caput) H II region nebula with open cluster [ Messier Objects ]  [ Nebulae ]

CCD Image (50% size) 3 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-05-27 01:06 h UT (#369210-14) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME Image at just 6 deg above SSE horizon [ Full Size Image ]

CCD Image (200% size, cropped) Image details as above

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Emerald Nebula (NGC 6572) - Planetary Nebula (H90)

NGC 6572 (Ophiuchus) Hidden Treasures catalog object 90 [ Planetary Nebula ] [ Hidden Treasures ]

CCD Image  5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter  2008-04-18 00:55hUT (#283237-41) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

NGC 6572 - view through slitless diffraction grating

Spectrographic CCD Image 3 x 45s exposure (average combine), 1x21 binning,  Star Analyser 100 Filter Cell 2008-04-18 01:01hUT (#283245-47) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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 Eskimo Nebula (Caldwell 39) - Planetary Nebula, "Clown Face", NGC 2392

Caldwell 39 / NGC 2392  (Gemini)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

Colour CCD Image Red 3x20s (av), Green 3x20s (av), Blue 3x30s (av) 2004-02-19  20:25 to 20:31 h UT (#58117-25) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

CCD Image (square root scaling) 3 x 30 sec (average combine), 2x2 binning (half-frame), C Filter 2009-03-09 22:22 h UT  (#356101-03) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.8) + ST-10XME

Caldwell 39 / NGC 2392 - detail

CCD Image (square root scaling, 200% size) Image details as above

Caldwell 39 / NGC 2392 - Spectrograph

CCD Image (200% size enlargement) 3 x 45s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2009-01-09 21:32 h UT (#342143-45) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E + Star Analyser 100

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Eyes or Nonet (ARP 120) - Galaxies (Herschel I-28, NGC 4438 / NGC 4435)

Herschel I-28, NGC 4438 & NGC 4435 (Virgo) Alias: ARP 120 'The Eyes' or 'The Nonet' [ ARP Galaxies ]  [ Herschel 400 Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, log scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-03-02 01:09 UT (#980170-74) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

Negative CCD Image (70% size, log scale) Image details as above

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Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) - Nebula (H34)

NGC 2024 / IC 434 / Herschel 28-5 (Orion) Hidden Treasures catalog object 34 Bright star is  Alnitak (mag +1.7) [ Hidden Treasures ]
		Image: Total Exposure: Subs/Exposure Details: Date/Time: Image Set: Equipment: Software: Other Formats:	CMOS Colour Image (16% size) Live Stacking of 101 frames 17 min 101 x 10s, 1x1 binning Gain 400, Raw16, ROI 3096x2080   2017-01-18 21:10h UT (#21_10_39Z). Non-Guided. ASI178MC (OSC) + TS 80mm f/6 APO Mounted on 12" LX200R Frames acquired using SharpCap (Stack FIT) Processed using DeepSkyStacker Larger Image (32% size)
		Image:	CMOS Colour Image (16% size) Live Stacking of 101 frames First Processing attempt using AIP4WIN
NGC 2024 - detail (12" LX200 + ST-10XME) (recorded at the same time as the above images)
		Image: Total Exposure: Subs/Exposure Date/Time: Image Set: Equipment: Software:	CCD Image (70% size) Linear Scale 2 minutes 6 x 20s, 3x3 binning, ROI Full   2017-01-18 21:26h UT (#600068-78). Non-Guided. 12" LX200R + ST-10XME Frames acquired and processed using CCDSoft. Displayed using CCDSoft

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 Flaming Star Nebula (Caldwell 31) - Nebula, IC 405

Caldwell 31 / IC 405 (Auriga)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

False Colour CCD Image 5 min exposure,  C Filter, Autoguided Square root brightness scaling (1420-2500 ADU) 2004-11-18 20:38 h UT (#75022) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

Caldwell 31 / IC 405 / Flaming Star Nebula

CCD Image Mosaic (3x4), (50% size) 180s exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-12-15 23:18 hUT (#163211-22) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E [larger image, 75% size]

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Ghost of Jupiter (NGC 3242) - Planetary Nebula

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Graffs Cluster (IC 4756) - Open Cluster (H93)

IC 4756 (Sagittarius) Hidden Treasures catalog object 93  [ Open Star Clusters ] [ Hidden Treasures ] (Image below shows just part of this 40' x 40' cluster)

CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 19:55h UT (#603113-16) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME [ 75% size ]

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Great Hercules Cluster (M13) - Globular Cluster

M13 (Hercules) [ Messier Objects ] [ Globular Star Clusters ]

CCD Image (35% size, logscale)  7 x 10s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2018-05-17  00:25 h UT (#610045-51) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

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Great Orion Nebula (M42) - Nebula

M42 (Orion) H II region nebula [ Messier Objects ] [ Nebulae ]

Digital Photo (EOS 400D)  80 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800, 235mm 2007-12-02 04:53 hUT (#2605) (star artefacts)

M42 (Orion)

CCD Image Mosaic (50% size) 120 sec, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2007-12-08 02:38hUT (#240241-52)

M42 - detail

CCD Image Mosaic (50% size) Log Scale Image details as above

CCD Colour Image Red 3x10s (av), Green 3x10s (av), Blue 3x20s (av). Luminance 6x10s (av) 2004-02-05  22:20 to 22:27 h UT (#56008-25) 8" LX200 SCT operating at F6.3

Gamma correction 1.70

Colour CMOS Image (16% size, asinh stretched) 20 x 20s exposure (stacked), 1x1 binning, gain 325 2023-01-19 01:14 UT TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 Auto-guided using 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

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Great Pegasus Cluster (M15) - Globular Cluster

M15 (Pegasus) [ Messier Objects ] [ Globular Star Clusters ]

CCD Image (Log Scaling, 50% size) 3 x 15s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-02 22:02h UT (#603281-86) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME [ 100% size ]

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Great Sagittarius Cluster (M22) - Globular Cluster

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Hanny's Voorwerp (IC 2497) - Spiral Galaxy (attempted imaging)

IC 2497 (Leo Minor) Hanny's Voorwerp - a mag +18 patch of emission just south of IC 2497, discovered  only recently (2007) by Dutch Schoolteacher Hanny van Arkel as part of  the Galaxy Zoo project,  is barely visible in this image. Ast. Now Apr 2012 Deep Sky Challenge Object  [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

CCD Image (120% size, cropped) 7 x 120 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2012-03-27 22:02 h UT  (#508029-35) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

IC 2497 - wider view

CCD Image (50% size) Image details as above

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Heart-Shaped Cluster (M50) - Open Cluster

M50 (Monoceros)  [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

CCD Image Mosaic (50% size, cropped) 60s exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter  2006-12-26 01:03 hUT (#170408-19) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e [Larger image 75% size]

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Helix Galaxy (ARP 336) - Spiral Galaxy (NGC 2685)

NGC 2685  / ARP 336 (Ursa Major) [ ARP Galaxies ]
CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2014-12-04 00:25 h UT (#574383-87) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME		CCD Image (Linear scaled, 100% size, cropped) Image details as left
NGC 2685  / ARP 336 - detail
CCD Image  (Log scaled, 100% size, cropped) Image details as above		Negative CCD Image  (Log scaled, 100% size, cropped) Image details as above left

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 Helix Nebula (Caldwell 63) - Planetary Nebula, NGC 7293

Caldwell 63 / NGC 7293  (Aquarius)

CCD Image (50% size) 12 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-10-07 21:36 h UT (#392266-78) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

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Heron (ARP 84) - Spiral Galaxies (NGC 5394/5395) 

ARP 84 / NGC 5394, NGC 5395 (Canes Venatici) Spiral with large HSB companion on arm [ ARP Galaxies ]
Annotated CCD Image  3 x 180s exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter 2008-03-10 01:13h UT (#275118-22) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E		CCD Image (Negative) Image details as left [ 200% size image ]
Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2023-12-06 06:10 UT (#1172280-84) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2		Negative CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left

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Hoag's Object (PGC 54559) - Spiral Galaxy

PGC 54559 / Hoag's Object (Serpens) Ring Galaxy, J.Lowrey List [ Ring Galaxies ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-04-28 02:08 UT (#775113-17) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

PGC 54559  - Detail

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

Negative CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33/IC 434) - Dark Nebula set against Emission Nebula

B33 & IC 434 - Horsehead Nebula (Orion)

False Colour CCD Image 19 x 1 min exposure (average combine), C Filter 2005-01-05 23:06h UT (#82085-105) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

Normal (uncoloured) CCD Image Image as above, normal orientation

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 Hubble's Variable Nebula (Caldwell 46) - Reflection Nebula, NGC 2261

Caldwell 46 / NGC 2261 (Monoceros) Alias: Hubble's Variable Nebula GCVS R Mon  - INa Type Variable  [ Caldwell Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 13 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-03-01 20:41 UT (#980034-40 & 980075-82) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 2261 - Detail

CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

Negative CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

False-colour CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Intergalactic Wanderer (NGC 2419) - Globular Cluster

NGC 2419 (Lynx) (adjacent bright star is mag +7.2 star SAO 60232) Alias: Herchel I-218 [ Globular Star Clusters ]  [ Herschel 400 Objects ]

CCD Image (cropped) 5 x 30s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2011-01-29 21:14 h UT (#451119-23) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

NGC 2419 - detail

CCD Image (100% size, cropped) Image details as above

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Iris Nebula (NGC 7023) - Reflection Nebula (Caldwell 4)

NGC 7023 / Caldwel 4  (Cepheus) Ast. Now May 2006 Deep Sky Challenge Object [ Caldwell Objects ]  [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

CCD Image (linear scale, 50% size) 13 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2010-08-07 22:26 hUT (#421045-58) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

NGC 7023 / Caldwel 4  - detail

CCD Image (log scale, 50% size) Image details as above

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Jellyfish Cluster (M30) - Globular Cluster

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Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443) - Nebula / Supernovae Remnant

IC 443 / Jellyfish Nebula (Gemini) Sky Tour, p82 Ast Now Feb 2019

CCD Image (70% size) 7 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-01-31 19:09 UT (#654041-47) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

IC 443 - Earlier Image (2009)

CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 120 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2009-12-11 04:03 h UT  (#403443-47) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME [larger image 80% size]

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Kidney Bean Galaxy (NGC 4774) - Spiral Galaxy

NGC 4774 / Kidney Bean Galaxy (Canes Venatici) Ring Galaxy, J.Lowrey List [ Ring Galaxies ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2019-12-31 23:51 UT (#734368-72) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 4774 - Detail NGC 4774 (catalog mag +14.8) with adjacent faint galaxy  PGC 2087677 (catalog mag +17.2)

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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King Cobra Cluster (M67) - Open Cluster

M67 (Cancer) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

Colour CMOS Image (16% size, asinh stretched) 20 x 30s exposure (stacked), 1x1 binning, gain 375 2023-01-18 23:07 UT  (#23_07_21) TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 Auto-guided using 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

M67 - Detail

Colour CMOS Image (30% size, asinh stretched, cropped) Image details as above

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Lagoon Nebula (M8) - Nebula

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Leo Triplet (M65. M66) - Spiral Galaxies

M65 (Leo) [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-03-21 23:11 UT (#991093-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

CCD Image (85% size, log scale, rotated, cropped) Image details as above

M66 (Leo)

CCD Image (Linear Scaling, 80% size, cropped) 6 x 90 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2009-02-18 22:17 h UT  (#538207-15) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.6) + ST-10XME

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Little Beehive Cluster (M41) - Open Cluster

M41 (Canis Major) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

CCD Image Mosaic (cropped, 33% size) 30sec exposure,  3x3 binning, C Filter 2011-02-28 21:28 h UT  (#459135-46) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

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Little Dumbbell Nebula (M76) - Planetary Nebula

M76 (Perseus) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Planetary Nebula ]

CCD Image (log scale, cropped)  10 x 1 min (average combine),  2x2 binning, C Filter 2009-09-26 02:23 h UT  (#390286-95) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

M76 - normal view

CCD Image (linear scale, cropped)  Image details as above

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Little Ghost Nebula (NGC 6369) - Planetary Nebula  (H81)

NGC 6369 / Herschel IV-11 (Ophiuchus) Hidden Treasures catalog object 81 [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Hidden Treasures ]

CCD Image (70% size reduction) 8 x 20s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2009-05-26 23:37 h UT (#369086-88) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME  Image at just 6 deg above SSE horizon

NGC 6369 - detail

CCD Image (150% size enlargement, cropped) Image details as above

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Little Pinwheel Galaxy (NGC 3184) - Spiral Galaxy (Herschel I-168, H52)

NGC 3184 / Herschel I-168 (Ursa Major) Hidden Treasures catalog object 52 [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Hidden Treasures ]

CCD Image (75% scale, cropped) 6 x 120 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2013-04-05 21:56 h UT (#545094-99) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

NGC 3184 - detail

False Colour CCD Image (linear scale,75% scale, cropped) Reverse Spectrum Colour Bar Image details as above

NGC 3184 - Earlier Image  (2012)

CCD Image (75% scale, cropped) 4 x 90 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2012-03-05 22:56 h UT (#504248-52) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

NGC 3184 - Earlier Image  (2008)

CCD Image 7 x 2 min exposure (average combine),  2x2 binning, C Filter  2008-02-25 01:20 h UT (#268286-92)

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Little Ring Nebula (NGC 6894) - Planetary Nebula

NGC 6894 (Cygnus) Alias: The Little Ring Nebula Picture, p47. Ast Now, May 2018  [ Planetary Nebula ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 45s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2022-09-01 02:31 UT (#1034084-92) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 6894 - Detail

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

NGC 6894 - Spectra Zero order image on far-left, 1st order spectra in centre Image shows classic Pl.Neb spectra

CCD Image (100% size, linear scale) 4 x 90s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, S Filter 2022-09-01 02:39 UT (#1034093-97) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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Lost Galaxy (Herschel I-31) - Spiral Galaxy (NGC 4526)

NGC 4526 (Virgo) Alias: H I-31 Hidden Treasures catalog object 65 [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Hidden Treasures ] Bright stars in FOV are HIP 61366 (left, mag 6.76) and HIP 61292 (right, mag 6.96)

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-04-22 23:01 UT (#1003032-36) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 4526 - Detail

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

Negative CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Mayall's Object (ARP 148) - Spiral Galaxy (VV 32, PGC 33423)

ARP 148 / VV 32 (Ursa Major) Ring Galaxy, J.Lowrey List  [ Ring Galaxies ]   [ ARP Galaxies ]  [ Vorontsov-Velyaminov Galaxies ]		ARP 148 / VV 32 Detail Alias: PGC 33423
Annotated CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-02-05 01:02 UT (#963165-69) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2		Negative CCD Image (150% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as left

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Medusa (ARP 160) - Irregular Galaxy (NGC 4194)

ARP 160 / NGC 4194 (Ursa Major)  [ Irregular Galaxies ] [ ARP Galaxies ]
Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-04-22 00:24 UT (#1002065-69) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2
ARP 160 / NGC 4194 - Detail
Annotated CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above		Negative CCD Image (125% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above left

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Medusa Nebula (PLN 205+14.1) - Planetary Nebula (Abell 21)

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Mirach's Ghost (Herschel II-224) - Elliptical Galaxy (NGC 404)

Herschel II-224 / NGC 404 (Andromeda)  Spheroid Galaxy close to Mirach (mag +2) It lies around 10.3 million light years away, just outside the Local Group

CCD Image (Linear Scale, cropped) 7 x 20 sec (average combine),  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-09-20 03:00 h UT  (#389493-99) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

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Mirror Galaxy (M100) - Spiral Galaxy

M100 (Coma Berenices) [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-01-26 23:38 UT (#746085-89) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

M100 - Detail

CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

M100 with SN 2020oi - T+19.4d SN 2020oi (Type Ic) discovered 2020/01/07.542 by Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped, insert 200% size 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-01-26 23:38 UT (#746085-89) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

M100 with SN 2020oi - Detail

CCD Image (200% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

Images of SN 2020io (M100) on Supernovae 2020 Page >>

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 North America Nebula (Caldwell 20) - Bright Nebula, NGC 7000

Southern Part of Caldwell 20  / NGC 7000 - North America nebula (Cygnus)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

CCD Image Mosaic-  4x4 frames (50% size) 180s exposure, 2x2 binning, C filter,  Linear scale. Slight Smoothing 2006-12-08 19:10h UT (#160077-92) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E [larger image, 75% size]

False Colour CCD Image Mosaic  (image details as above)

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Owl Nebula (M97) - Planetary Nebula

M97 (Ursa Major)   [ Messier Objects ]  [ Planetary Nebula ]

CCD Image (cropped) 5 x 90 sec exposure (average frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2009-04-22 01:05 h UT  (#364272-75) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.8) + ST-10XME 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

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Phantom Galaxy (M74) - Spiral Galaxy

M74 (Pisces) [ Messier Objects ]

CCD Image (Linear Scale, 50% size) 7 x 60 sec (average median combine),  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-09-20 01:59 h UT  (#389434-40) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

M74 - detail

CCD Image (Square Root Scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Phantom Streak Nebula (NGC 6741) - Planetary Nebula (PLN 33- 2.1)

NGC 6741 (Aquila) Phantom Streak Nebula, PLN 33- 2.1 The object looks very stellar-like in the image below - it appears similar to the adjacent 'bright star', but may be slightly elongated, at least more than the other stars in the image which are subject to some poor RA tracking/guiding)

CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped) 3 x 30s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-08-08 22:22 UT (#797003-06) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 6741 - Alternate Image The object looks to be less stellar-like in the square root scaled image below - it is larger in size and has lower 'surface brightness' than the adjacent 'bright' star

CCD Image (150% size, linear scale, cropped) Image details as above

NGC 6741 - through 'Star Analyser 100'diffraction grating The object's true identity of NGC 6741 object is shown in image below where its classic Pl.Neb spectrum allows it to be easily distinguished from the stellar spectrum of the adjacent 'bright' star (GSC 5128:756, mag +12.7)

CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated, cropped) 2 x 60s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2020-08-08 22:29 UT (#797010-11) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated cropped) Image details as above

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Pinwheel Cluster (M36) - Open Cluster

M36 (Auriga) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

CCD Image Mosaic (40% size) 20s exposure, 3x3 binning, C Filter (Part of a 3x3 frame mosaic) 2015-11-02 23:11 h UT (#593049-57) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME [  larger view, 75% size ]

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Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) - Spiral Galaxy 

M101 (Ursa Major) [ Messier Objects ]

CCD Image (70% size, square root scale) 6 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2020-01-12 03:09 UT (#740209-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

M101 - 2009

CCD Image (75% size, cropped)  9 x 60 sec (average combine),  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-08-24 22:00 h UT  (#386001-10) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME [uncropped]

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Pleiades (M45) - Open Cluster

M45  (Taurus) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

Mosaic 8x9 CCD frames,  10 sec exposures taken on 2003-01-04  21:10 to 21:48h UT (#37250-321) Image ; 76 x 55 arc mins (1.25 x 0.92 arc deg) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

Photo  Scanned from colour photo print. Image enhanced in Paint Shop Pro 5 300mm, f/5.6, Fujicolor 200, 7min 30 sec exposure 1999-12-06 Pentax ME Camera (mounted above LX200 Telescope) Paragon 75-300mm Tele Zoom, operating at 300mm, f/5.6

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Pyramid Cluster (M39) - Open Cluster

M39 (Cygnus) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

Central portion of a CCD Image Mosaic (5x3,  15 Frames) 20 sec exposure,  R Filter 2005-10-09 03:16 h UT  (#99084-98 {S98} ) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e (Full Size)

CMOS Colour Image (Gamma 1.5, 16% Size)  30 x 10s, 1x1 binning,  Gain 200, Raw16 2019-10-28 20:54 UT (Set 1, SharpCap LiveStack) ASI178MC (OSC) + TS 80mm f/6 APO, mounted on 12" LX200R Larger Image (32% size)

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Raspberry Nebula (IC 418) - Planetary Nebula (H28)

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Ring Nebula (M57) - Planetary Nebula

M57 (Lyra) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Planetary Nebula ]

CCD Colour Composite Luminance (C med 3x30s), Blue 220% (B av 3 x 60s), Green (V av 2x60s), Red (R av2x60s) 2004-09-18 23:16 hUT (# 72004-16) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

Composite high detail + colour image of M57 (constructed from images taken 13 months apart)

CCD Colour Composite Luminance Image taken on 2003-08-03 from southern England (#47146-55)  (C sum 10x30s, f/10, 1x1 binning, unsharp masked)  combined with Colour Images taken on 2004-09-18 from NE Scotland  (# 72004-16) Blue 260% (B av 3 x 60s, f/7, 2x2 binning),  Green (V av 2x60s, f/7, 2x2 binning),  Red (R av2x60s, f/7, 2x2 binning)  8" LX200 classic + ST-7e [ Full Size | Original Luminance Image ]

M57 Outer Envelope Very faint outer envelope is highlighted by blue colour in this false colour image Image taken with Optolong L-eNhance Dual Narrowband Deep Sky Imaging Filter (filter designed to effectively isolate the H-Alpha, H-Beta, and Oxygen III nebula emission to counter the impact from light polluted skies)

False Colour CCD Image  (100% size, log scale, cropped) Inverse Spectrum 10 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2021-08-04 23:13 UT (#903004-13) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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Rose Cluster (M5) - Globular Cluster

M5 (Serpens Caput) (Note: Cluster is offset significantly from center of image. This was due to inability of TheSky to PlateSolve frames of M5 area and this prevented automated centering of the telescope) [ Messier Objects ] [ Globular Star Clusters ]

CCD Image (50% size, linear scale) 9 x 30s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2018-05-17  01:55 h UT (#610102-10) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

M5 - detail

CCD Image (100% size, cropped, log scale)  Image details as above

CCD Colour Image (LRGB) Luminance 3x20s (average), Blue 5x30s (average) with  x1.8 weighting Green 3x30s (average), Red 3x30s (average) 2005-06-10  00:46 h UT (#89034-47) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

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Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49) - Nebula, NGC 2237-8, 46

Part of Caldwell Part  (Monoceros)  [ Caldwell Objects ]

CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 90 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2013-02-27 21:24hUT (#540111-17) 12" LX200R  (at f/9.7) + ST-10XME

Part of Caldwell 49 with Boks Globules

CCD Image (80% size, cropped) Image details as above

Part of Caldwell 49 / NGC 2239 (Canis Minor)

CCD Image  11 x 120s exposure (median combine),  C Filter 2004-01-05 22:35 h UT  (#82073-83) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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Running Man Nebula (NGC 1977) - Nebula / Open Cluster (H32)

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Salt and Pepper Cluster (M37) - Open Cluster

M37 (Auriga) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

Colour CMOS Image (16% size, asinh stretched) 20 x 30s exposure (stacked), 1x1 binning, gain 375 2023-01-18 23:35 UT TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 Auto-guided using 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

M37 - Detail

Colour CMOS Image (30% size, asinh stretched, cropped) Image details as above

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 Saturn Nebula (Caldwell 55) - Planetary Nebula, NGC 7009

Caldwell 55 / NGC 7009 - The Saturn Nebula (Aquarius)  [ Caldwell Objects ] [ Planetary Nebula ]

2002-09-23  21:47 to 21:50h UT CCD Image, 5 x 30 sec exposure (2x2 binning) 11.4 x 7.6 arc min  (#27035-39) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

Caldwell 55 / NGC 7009 (detail)

2002-09-23  21:47 to 21:50h UT CCD Image, 5 min exposure (1x1 binning) ....   arc min  (#27045)

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Scorpion Cluster (M52) - Open Cluster

M52 (Cassiopeia) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

CCD Image (75% size) 3 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-15 04:00h UT (#604071-75) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME (Autoguided using TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC)

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 Seyfert's Sextet (NGC 6027) - Galaxy Cluster

NGC 6027 / Hickson 79 (Serpens Cauda)  comprising NGC 6067 (catalog mag+14.5), NGC 6067A (+14.9),  NGC 6067B (+15.3), NGC 6067C (+16.0), NGC 6067D (+15.6).   Bright non-stellar object (+12.4) at position of NGC 6067E (+16.5)

CCD image,  2 x 300 sec exposures  (summed) 2003-08-03  0:15 to 00:25 h UT (#47138-39) 11.4 x 7.6 arc mins  8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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Shoe-Buckle Cluster (M35) - Open Cluster

M35 (Gemini) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

Part of CCD Image Mosaic  (50% size) 45s exposure (single sub), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-11-13 21:09 UT (#829090-120) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 [ Full Size image (including NGC 2158), 60% size ]

M35- Earlier Image (2017) CMOS Colour Image , Live Stacking

CMOS Colour Image (16% size) Live Stacking of 18 frames, 3 mins (18 x 10s), Binning 1x1, Gain 400, Raw16, ROI 3096x2080 (Full)   2017-01-18 22:43h UT, D #22_43_46Z. Non-Guided TS 80mm f/6 APO + ASI178MC (OSC) Mounted on 12" LX200R Frames acquired using SharpCap (Live Stack),  Displayed using DeepSkyStacker Larger Image (32% size)

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Siamese Twins (NGC 4567/4568) - Interacting Galaxies

NGC 4567 & NGC 4568 (Virgo) Spiral Galaxies NGC 4567 (catalog mag +11.3) NGC 4568 (catalog mag +10.9) with SN 2020fqv (Type 1b/c)  and adjacent galaxy IC 3566 Ast. Now Apr 2013 Deep Sky Challenge Object  [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-04-24 22:10 UT (#774018-22) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 4567 & NGC 4568 - Detail

CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

Negative CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Silver Coin Galaxy (Caldwell 65) - Spiral Galaxy (NGC 253, Herschel I-5)

Caldwell 65 (Sculptor) Alias:  NGC 253 / Herschel I-5 / UGCA 13 Declination -25 deg. Taken whilst at altitude of 7 deg (airmass 7.6) Ast. Now Oct 2011 Deep Sky Challenge Object  [ Caldwell Objects ]  [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

Annotated CCD Image (Linear scale, 50% size) 17 x 60 sec exposure,  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-09-20 21:45 h UT  (#389358-74) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME [ Larger Image ]

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Silver Streak Galaxy (NGC 4216) - Spiral Galaxy (Herschel I-35, H60)

NGC 4216 / Herschel I-35 (Virgo) Ast. Now Deep Sky Challenge Object, May 2017 Hidden Treasures catalog object 60 [ Herschel 400 Objects ]  [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

CCD Image (92% size, log scale, cropped, rotated) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-01-01 01:33 UT (#734415-19) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 4216 - Detail NGC 4216 (catalog mag +10.9)  PGC 39247 (catalog mag +15.6), PGC 1425156 (catalog mag +18.0)

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) Image details as above

CCD Image (50% size, log scale) Image details as above

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Skull Nebula (NGC 246) - Planetary Nebula

NGC 246 (Cetus) The Skull Nebula / Caldwell 56 / Herschel V-25 Ast. Now Oct 2016 Deep Sky Challenge Object [ Caldwell Objects ]  [ Herschel 400 Objects ] [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

Annotated CCD Image (Linear scale, cropped) 10 x 60 sec exposure,  3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-09-20 01:46 h UT  (#389421-30) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

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Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) - Open Cluster

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Sombrero Galaxy (M104) - Spiral Galaxy

M104 (Virgo) [ Messier Objects ]

CCD Image (Linear Scaling, 60% size) 7 x 90 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2009-03-22 00:56 h UT (#358243-49) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.6) + ST-10XME

CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83) - Spiral Galaxy

M83  (Hydra) [ Messier Objects ] Declination -29d 52m / Altitude +2d 53m

CCD Image (Linear Scale, 50% size reduction)  120 sec exposure (single frame), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2009-05-11 22:13h UT  (#368036) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

M83 - detail

CCD Image (Background gradient corrected, smoothed,  cropped to central area) Image details as above

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Spider Galaxy (UGC 5829) - Irregular Galaxy

UGC 5829 (Leo Minor) [ Irregular Galaxies ]

Annotated CCD Image  (50% size, square root scale) 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-01-01 22:41 UT (#947132-36) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

UGC 5829 - Detail

Annotated CCD Image  (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

UGC 5829 with AT2021blu (Type: LBV) discovered 2021/02/01.467 UT by ATLAS Image below (2021-02-11.120) was taken 9.7 days after discovery of LBV 2021blu LBV is indicated by white cross-hairs. Measured magnitude +16.4

CCD Image  (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-02-11 03:03 UT (#858205-09) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

Negative CCD Image  (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Spider Globular Cluster (M4) - Globular Cluster

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 Spindle Galaxy (Caldwell 53) - Lenticular Galaxy, NGC 3115 / UGCA 199

NGC 3115 / UGCA 199 (Sextans) NGC 3115 - Lenticular Galaxy Alias : UGCA 199, H I-163, Caldwell 53, "Spindle Galaxy"  [ Caldwell Objects ] [ UGCA Galaxies ] [ Herschel 400 Objects ] Image crossed by several parallel tracking satelltites during exposures Target to be rescheduled for a future session

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-01-29 00:32 UT (#961055-59) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

NGC 3115 / UGCA 199 - Detail

CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

NGC 3115 with AT2022eyx - 2022-03-26 (T+5.8d) AT2022eyx (Type: unk) discovered 2022-03-21.141 UT by Patrick Stonehouse Image below (2022-03-26.978) was taken 5.8 days after discovery of 2022eyx Position of transient (very faint) is shown by white cross-hairs

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, log scale) 3 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-03-26 23:35 UT (#996047-49) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 [ Uncropped Image ]

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Splinter Galaxy (Herschel II-759) - Spiral Galaxy (NGC 5907)

NGC 5907  /  Herschel II-759  (Draco) [ Flat Galaxies ]  [ Herschel 400 Objects ]

CCD Image 4 x 180s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter  2008-03-07 23:32 hUT (#273116-19)

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Spiral Cluster (M34) - Open Cluster

M34 (Perseus) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

CCD Image Mosaic (40%) 60 sec exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter  2008-10-21 23:30 h UT (#317361-76) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e [ Full size Image ]

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St Catherine's Wheel (M99) - Spiral Galaxy

M99 (Coma Berenices) [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-03-29 00:13 UT (#1306065-66) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

M99 -  Detail

Annotated CCD Image (125% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Starfish Cluster (M38) - Open Cluster

M38 (Auriga) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

Colour CMOS Image (16% size, asinh stretched) 20 x 30s exposure (stacked), 1x1 binning, gain 375 2023-01-19 01:34 UT TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 Auto-guided using 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME

M38 - Detail

Colour CMOS Image (30% size, asinh stretched, cropped) Image details as above

CCD Image (75% size) 5 x 60s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-11-15 04:08h UT (#604079-83) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME (Autoguided using TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC)

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Stephan's Quintet (ARP 319) - Galaxy Cluster (NGC 7320 et al)

ARP 319 / NGC 7320 + galaxy cluster (Andromeda) [ ARP Galaxies ]

CCD Image, 10 x 20 sec exposure (median) 2003-10-17  22:12 to 22:17h UT (#53131-40) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

ARP 319 / NGC 7320 et al

CCD Image,  5 x 120 sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter Linear Scale 2007-08-22  23:41 h UT (#206153-57) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

NGC 7320 + galaxy cluster - detail

CCD Image, Square root brightness scaling, Image details as above

NGC 7320 - detail

CCD Image, Square root brightness scaling, False Colour Image details as above

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Sunflower Galaxy (M63) - Spiral Galaxy

M63 (Canes Venatici) [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (70% size, log scale) 5 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, Clear Filter 2025-03-24 01:23 UT (#1305041-45) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2 [ Full Size Image ]

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Surfboard Galaxy (M108) -  Spiral Galaxy

M108 (Ursa Major) [ Messier Objects ] Taken with Optolong L-eNhance filter

CCD Image (50% size, linear scale) 7 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2020-02-01 22:57 UT (#749075-81) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME (Autoguided using TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC)

CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

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Swan/Omega Nebula (M17)

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Swelling Spiral Galaxy (M61) - Spiral Galaxy

M61 (Virgo) [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image (50% size, square root scale) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2022-02-04 01:59 UT (#962034-35) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

M61 - Detail

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) Image details as above

M61 with SN2020jfo  (Virgo) SN2020jfo (Type II) discovered 2020/05/06.203 by Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF))

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log root scale, cropped) 2 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2020-05-13 23:49 UT (#782012-14) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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Thors Helmet (NGC 2359) - Nebula

NGC 2359 (Canes Major)  (Altitude 18 deg) Ast. Now Feb 2008 Deep Sky Challenge Object  [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]

CCD Image (Linear Scale) 9 x 120s sec exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2009-01-05 20:57 h UT (#339190-98)

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Tie Fighter Galaxy (Herschel IV-23) - Spiral Galaxy (NGC 936)

Herschel IV-23 / NGC 936 & NGC 941 (Cetus)  Galaxy pairing of NGC 936 (lenticular galaxy) and NGC 941 (open spiral galaxy). Deep Sky Challenge object in Nov 2017 edition of Astronomy Now magazine  [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ]  [ Herschel 400 Objects ]

CCD Image (50% size) 5 x 120s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2017-12-13 20:08h UT (#607006-11) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME (Autoguided using TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC)

NGC 936 & NGC 941- Detail

CCD Image (Log Scale, 100% size, cropped) Image details as above

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Triangulum Galaxy (M33) - Spiral Galaxy

M33  (Triangulum) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Local Group Galaxies ]

CCD Image Mosaic (50% size) 3 min exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, C Filter 2006-11-16 22:24 h UT (#152233-45) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e  [ Larger Size, 75% ]

CCD Image (75% size) 6 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2017-12-13 23:23h UT (#607096-101) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME (Autoguided using TS 80mm APO + ZWO ASI178MC)

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Trifid Nebula (M20) - Nebula

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Turtle Nebula (NGC 6210) - Planetary Nebula (H78)

NGC 6210 (Hercules) Hidden Treasures catalog object 78 [ Hidden Treasures ]

Approximate Colour CCD Image Red : 2 x 60 sec exposure (R Filter) Green : 2 x 60 sec exposure (V Filter)  Blue : 2 x 120 sec exposure (B Filter) 1x1 binning (insert at 400% size) 2006-05-06 00:26h UT (#122181-86) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

NGC 6210 - spectra

CCD Spectra 3 x 60s, 1x1 binning, Star Analyser 100 2008-05-18 00:58hUT (#286101-03) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E

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Vacuum Cleaner Galaxy (M109) - Spiral Galaxy

M109 (Ursa Major) [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD Image  (50% size reduction)  3 x 120 sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter  2009-05-11 22:35h UT  (#368056-58) 12" LX200R  (at f/5.7) + ST-10XME

M109 - detail

CCD Image (square root scaling) Image details as above

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Veil Nebula, East (Caldwell 33) - Supernova Remnant,  NGC 6992

Caldwell 33 / NGC 6992 (Cygnus)  [ Caldwell Objects ]
CCD Image Mosaic (3x6 frames) 60s exposure, C Filter 2005-09-03  01:18 h UT (#93170-87)  8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E (Full Size)		CCD Image Mosaic (3x6 frames) Negative (details as left)
Part of Caldwell 33 / NGC 6992 - Detail
CMOS Colour Image (28% size, cropped), Live Stacking of 49 frames 49 x 10s (stacked, total exposure 490s), 1x1 binning 2020-10-08 19:52 UT , Gain 300, ROI 3096x2080 (Full)  TS 80mm f/6 APO + ASI178MC (OSC), Mounted on 12" LX200R Autoguided using ST-10XME camera & PHD2 Frames acquired using SharpCap, Raw Frames (no Dark or Flat applied) Full Frame Image (32% size)

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 Veil Nebula, West (Caldwell 34) - Supernova Remnant, NGC 6960

Caldwell 34 / NGC 6960 (Cygnus) bright star is 52 Cygni (SAO 70467, Mag +4.2)  [ Caldwell Objects ]
CCD Image Mosaic (2x6 frames) 60s exposure, C Filter 2005-09-03  01:54 h UT (#93200-11) 8" LX200 Classic + ST-7E (Full Size)		CCD Image Mosaic (2x6 frames) Negative (details as left)

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Virgo A (M87) - Elliptical Galaxy

M87 (Virgo) [ Messier Objects ]

Annotated CCD  Image 3 x 180 sec exposure (summed), 2x2 binnimg, C Filter 2008-03-10  00:16 h UT (#275087-99)

M87 Jet - detail

CCD  Image Linear scaling (Image details as above (Insert at x2.5 size scaling)

M87 (Virgo) (with NGC 4478 lower right)

CCD  Image, 5 x 60 sec exposure (summed) 2004-03-29  00:14 h UT (#64163-67) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

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Webb's Cross Cluster (M21) - Open Cluster

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 Whale Galaxy (Caldwell 32) - Spiral Galaxy, NGC 4631

Caldwell 32 / NGC 4631 (Canes Venatici) The smaller companion Galaxy is NGC 4627  [ Caldwell Objects ]

CCD Image (75% size, cropped) 3 x 90s sec exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2015-04-21 00:29 h UT (#585105-07) 12" LX200R  (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME [uncropped, 75% size]

Caldwell 32 / NGC 4631 - detail

Negative CCD Image (75% size, cropped) Image details as above

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Whirlpool Galaxy (M51) - Spiral Galaxy

M51 (Canes Venatici) [ Messier Objects ] Taken with Optolong L-eNhance dual narrowband filter
CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, cropped) 9 x 180s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, DB Filter 2020-02-02 01:11 UT (#749172-80) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2		CCD Image (100% size, logscale, cropped) Image details as left

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White-Eyed Pea Nebula (IC 4593) - Planteray Nebula

IC 4593 (Hercules) Deep Sky Challenge Object, Ast. Now, Jul 2021 [ Deep Sky Challanges (Ast.Now) ,  Planetary Nebula ]

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, square root scale, cropped) 5 x 20s exposure (average combine), 3x3 binning, C Filter 2021-08-31 22:31 UT (#910006-10) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

IC 4593 - Detail Very little detail can be seen

Annotated CCD Image (100% size, log scale, cropped) 6 x 120s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, Ha Filter 2021-08-31 22:47 UT (#910016-21) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

IC 4593 Spectra Strong emission lines typical of a planetrary nebula Star (left), Spectra (middle/right)

CCD Image (100% size, linear scale, rotated, cropped) 5 x 90s exposure (average combine), 2x2 binning, S Filter 2021-08-31 22:36 UT (#910011-15) 12" LX200R (at f/10.4) + ST-10XME Auto-guided using TS 80mm APO, ZWO ASI178MC & PHD2

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Wild Duck Cluster (M11) - Open Cluster

M11  (Scutum) [ Messier Objects ]  [ Open Star Clusters ]

CCD image,  6 x 10 sec exposures (median combine) 2003-08-05  21:46 h UT (#49032-49037) 11.4 x 7.6 arc mins  8" LX200 classic + ST-7e

M11 - Mosaic

CCD Image Mosaic, 3x4, (50% size) 30 sec exposure, 2x2 binning, C Filter Cropped 2007-05-20 01:15h UT (#200083-94) 8" LX200 classic + ST-7e [larger image, 70% size]

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