The Edge of the Elephant Trunk

Taken over the course of 33 nights, this is 174 hours of exposure on an area of sky that's rarely imaged alone, but often included in wide field views of Cygnus.

This region is directly north of the Elephant Trunk Nebula, and the faint outer edge of the Elephant Trunk can be seen on the right side of this image.

This is my first image since upgrading to a mono camera, and I couldn't be happier with the switch from OSC to mono.

The Clam Shell Nebula, officially known as NGC 2653, is a captivating celestial formation located in the constellation Camelopardalis, some 300 million light-years away from our own Milky Way galaxy. This mesmerizing nebula earned its popular moniker due to its striking resemblance to a giant clam shell gracefully unfurling in the cosmic depths. Its vivid colors and intricate, filamentous structures are the result of a tumultuous stellar birth and death cycle, where massive stars have exploded as supernovae, sculpting the surrounding gas and dust into a breathtaking display of cosmic artistry. The Clam Shell Nebula serves as a poignant reminder of the perpetual dance of destruction and creation that unfolds across the vast expanse of our universe.

NGC 7129 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Cepheus. This cluster is associated with a reflection nebula, meaning it shines due to the scattered light from nearby stars rather than emitting its own light. NGC 7129 is situated approximately 3,300 light-years away from Earth.

The Sadr Region, also known as IC 1318, is a fascinating area in space located within the Cygnus constellation. It is primarily recognized for the emission nebula IC 1318, which spans across a vast expanse of interstellar gas and dust. At its heart lies the prominent star Sadr (Gamma Cygni), which is one of the brightest stars in the Cygnus constellation and serves as a critical reference point for astronomers. This region is a hub of ongoing stellar formation, with numerous young, massive stars emerging from the surrounding gas clouds. Sadr Region's intricate mix of stellar nurseries, star clusters, and intricate nebular structures make it an important target for astrophysical research and a visually captivating sight in the night sky.

The excellent seeing of August 29th 2023 allowed me to produce a Saturn image of sufficient quality to add to my montage of images over the ringed planet over the last few years. This made number six (2018 to 2023)

Image Description and Details : Little Rosette Nebula or the "Question Mark Point", 4 nights of captures from the "Anysllum" observatory with my colleague Xavi Bros.

Astronomik 6nm Ha: 9h 50'
Astronomik 6nm OIII: 6h 50'
Astronomik 6nm SII: 1h 20'
Total: 18h

Equipment Details: - Orion Optics 14"
- Losmandy Titan
- ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

Copyright: Jaume Zapata & Xavi Bros

Image Description and Details : Location:
Al Salmi desert, Kuwait (Bortle 5).

Acquisition
L 62 x 300” (5hr 10min)
R 20 x 300” (1hr 40min)
G 20 x 300” (1hr 40min)
B 20 x 300” (1hr 40min)
Ha 14 x 300” (1hr 10min)


Total integration time 11hr 20min

Gears:
C: ASI294MM Pro
M: AM5
T: RC51
F: ZWO

Copyright: Ahmed Alqallaf

Image Description and Details : In a single day, more than 6 large prominences, solar cycle number 25 continues to give us a fabulous spectacle, under 110 degrees Fahrenheit, this work took more than 6 hours, just to be capturing data, of our beautiful sun, plus the hours of image processing. from Dallas, Texas.

Equipment Details: Lunt 100mm,Lunt 60mm

Copyright: Arturo Buenrostro

A so-called ‘Mineral Moon’ image is a saturated color image of the Moon’s surface which indicates the presence of certain minerals in the lunar soil. So, the cooler differences correspond to the variations in chemical composition of the lunar surface (mostly by variations in iron and titanium content). Blue areas contain high amounts of titanium, whereas brown/orange areas indicate an abundance of iron and iron oxide. As some of the craters have unusually dense concentrations of titanium, it is assumed that asteroids that impact on the Moon are rich in rare metals.

India’s Spacecraft Chandrayaan 3 landed on Moon on 23 August which is finding water & minerals.

WR 134, a captivating member of the Wolf-Rayet star family, stands as a beacon of stellar grandeur in the cosmos. This massive and luminous star has shed its outer layers, creating a stellar wind that rushes into space, sculpting intricate patterns in the surrounding interstellar medium. Its fierce radiance and powerful emissions reveal the profound evolutionary processes occurring within its core.