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M31 with some photo processing

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Oct 23, 2023
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Updated: Apr 10, 2024

I am using some simple photo processing with the M31 image as part of my adventures in astrophotography.

M31 and friends

docpre7
Oct 22, 2023
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Updated: Jun 19, 2024

Attached are some pictures from tonight's star gazing.

NGC 7331

docpre7
Oct 21, 2023
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Updated: Jun 19, 2024

NGC 7331 is in the perfect position for a great picture.

Some Astrophotography Photos taken in November with my Smart Telescopes

A6 Lemmon taken with Astrophotography Rig (stacked only)

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Comet A6 Lemmon and R2 Swan Different Days, Different Telescopes, and Different Locations

I have made observations of C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) and C/2025 R2 (Swan) from Columbia, MO with my Seestar S30, Dwarf 3, Unistellar Equinox 2, Celestron Origin, and my Astrophotography Rig on different days. Also, I have a Seestar S50 located at Starfront Observatories in Rockwood, TX which I control remotely. The observations in Columbia, MO were made at my home which has a bortle 7 sky (due to the proximity of a large light source across the street) and I abbreviate this locatio

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Using my Astrophotography Rig to Image M27- A comparison to Smart Telescopes

I imaged M27 using my astrophotography rig (see the photo below) because I was interested in a comparison of a full blown rig imaging to...

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Some Astrophotography Photos taken in November with my Smart Telescopes

Comet A6 Lemmon and R2 Swan Different Days, Different Telescopes, and Different Locations

Using my Astrophotography Rig to Image M27- A comparison to Smart Telescopes

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