Within the cosmic embrace of M81 and M82, an intergalactic medium of dust particles permeates the space, creating an intriguing interplay of scientific phenomena and aesthetic allure. Delicate tendrils of dust meander throughout the vast expanse, influenced by gravitational forces and stellar activity. These cosmic particles, comprised of micron-sized grains, play a pivotal role in the evolution of galaxies. They act as catalysts for star formation, providing the necessary material for the birth of new stellar systems. As they navigate the intergalactic void, these interstellar dust clouds contribute to the complex dynamics of M81 and M82, shaping their morphologies and influencing their ongoing stellar processes.

The celestial grandeur of the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, an ethereal masterpiece adorning the cosmos. This enigmatic nebula, nestled within the vast expanse of the night sky, beckons stargazers with its awe-inspiring beauty. Resembling an elongated trunk reaching out from a cosmic creature, the nebula's wispy tendrils of interstellar gas and dust create a captivating interplay of colors. Hues of crimson, cerulean, and emerald merge harmoniously, painting a celestial tapestry that sparks wonder and imagination. Nestled within the vastness of the Milky Way, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula serves as a timeless reminder of the extraordinary wonders that lie beyond our earthly confines.

NGC 6164, a stunning planetary nebula that unfolds like a celestial dance in the depths of space. Located approximately 4,200 light-years away in the southern constellation Norma, this captivating cosmic wonder showcases an intricate tapestry of colors and shapes. NGC 6164's filaments and arcs, are sculpted by a dying star at its core, present a profound visual feast for the curious eyes of astronomers and stargazers alike.

The Belt of Venus is a mesmerizing atmospheric phenomenon that graces the twilight sky. Just before sunrise or after sunset, a delicate pinkish band, known as the Belt of Venus, stretches across the horizon, gently embracing the fading light of the Sun and casting an enchanting aura upon the Earth's celestial canvas.

Despite our common association of the moon with the nighttime sky, it is indeed possible to catch a glimpse of the moon during the daytime. While the sun's brilliance tends to overshadow the moon's subtle glow, certain conditions make it visible even in broad daylight. The moon's position in relation to the Earth and the sun plays a crucial role in its daytime visibility. When the moon is at or near its full phase, it rises in the east just as the sun sets in the west, allowing it to be visible for some time during the day. During this period, keen observers may spot the moon hanging delicately against the backdrop of the blue sky, lending an ethereal touch to the daytime experience.

Within the expansive boundaries of the constellation Cygnus, two remarkable astrophotography targets beckon sky gazers. The Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) unveils its ethereal beauty, emanating from the powerful stellar winds of its central Wolf-Rayet star. The nebula's distinctive shape resembles a delicate crescent, bathed in hues of magenta and blue. Its intricate filaments, sculpted by the star's intense radiation, paint a captivating celestial portrait.

Rho Ophiuchi - Stellar Nursery in the Constellation Ophiuchus.

Within this stellar nursery, new stars emerge, their radiant energy illuminating the surrounding nebulae. The intense ultraviolet radiation emitted by these stellar infants interacts with the surrounding gas and dust, causing it to glow in striking shades of crimson, magenta, and azure. The billowing clouds of cosmic material, shaped by stellar winds and gravitational forces, create a visual spectacle that captivates the imagination.

Image Details: The bubble blown by WR 75 also called HD147419.

By my standards it is a pretty long exposure time with 6hrs each SHO. OIII and especially SII signal is pretty weak but the Ha channel shows some nice jet like structures in the bubble.

Copyright: Wolfgang

NGC 2903 is a barred spiral galaxy situated in the constellation Leo, approximately 20.5 million light-years away from our location. Discovered by William Herschel and cataloged on November 16, 1784, this galaxy bears a striking resemblance to our own Milky Way. It boasts a size slightly smaller than our galaxy, with a diameter spanning around 80,000 light-years.

The Trifid Nebula, a celestial masterpiece captured in the vast expanse of our galactic tapestry. Situated approximately 5,200 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius, this mesmerizing nebula combines interstellar gas, dust, and the dazzling radiance of newborn stars to create a captivating visual symphony. Its name derives from the intricate filaments that divide the nebula into three distinct sections.

As new stars ignite within its vast expanse, the Trifid Nebula unveils the ongoing spectacle of stellar birth and evolution, captivating our imaginations and offering a glimpse into the captivating beauty of our ever-expanding universe.

Image Description: Messier 94 (M94) is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It’s about 16 million light years from us and has two rings. The inner ring structure is about 5,400 light years wide, and the outer ring is about 45,000 light years across. The outer ring contains more than 20% of the galaxy’s mass. There is a lot of star formation occurring occurring in this galaxy, particularly in the central region. There are numerous other little galaxies in the image, but I didn’t find any of them in the catalogues that I had readily available.

Tekkies:
Acquisition, focusing, and control of Paramount MX mount with N.I.N.A., TheSkyX and PHD2. Focus with Optec DirectSync motor and controller. Equipment control with PrimaLuce Labs Eagle 3 (2021) and 4 (2023) Pro computer. All pre-processing and processing in PixInsight. Acquired from my SkyShed in Guelph. Average transparency and seeing. Data acquired May 24-29, 2023 in a nearly moonless sky.

Luminance: Sky-Watcher Esprit 150 f/7 refractor and QHY600M camera with Optolong UV/IR filter
Chrominance: Takahashi FSQ-106 ED IV @ f/5 and QHY367C Pro one-shot colour camera with Optolong UV/IR filter

231 x 5m Lum = 19hr15m

234 x 5m chrominance = 19hr30m
Total: 38hr45m

Copyright: Ron Brecher

Image Description and Details : This is a very exciting area in Cepheus. The image contains several interesting objects, the most prominent being filaments of a super nova remnant (SNR110.3+11.3), a planetary nebulae (Dengel-Hartl-5), a reflection nebula (VdB152) and a dark nebulae (LDN1217). Most of the area is also streaked by faint dust lanes partially obscuring the objects.

All exposures are unguided 120s at f/2 and binned 1x1. A dynamic combination of Ha and Oiii was used. Image is cropped.

26h Ha
14h Oiii
3*1h RGB

Equipment:
Scopedome 3M
Celestron EdgeHD 14" with Hyperstar Lens
ZWO asi6200mm
Chroma 3nm
10Micron GM3000 HPS II

Captured from E-eye, Spain during April and May 2023.

Copyright: Sven Eklund

Image Description and Details : Image captured from Observatorio El Sauce, Chile

Telescope: Planewave CDK24
Camera: Moravian C3-1600 PRO

Luminance: 21 x 10mins
Red: 16 x 10mins
Blue: 18 x 10 mins
Green: 18 x 15 mins
Ha: 21 x 15mins
Total Integration: 17:55 hours

Processed with PixInsight and Photoshop

Captured by Martin Pugh
Processed by Neil Corke

Copyright: Neil Corke & Martin Pugh

Image Description and Details : CG4 means “Cometary Globule #4” and is a complex of nebulosity and dust with a very peculiar shape (it looks like a concentrate of comets) located in the southern constellation of Poppa. The “head” of the galactic worm has dimensions of about 1.5 light years, while the offshoot that follows the head and which is directed in the opposite direction with respect to the rest of the famous Vela supernova (which is at the center of the huge GUM nebula), it has a length of about 8 light years.
The complex was photographed during ShaRA#4 project; this is a composition of 3 different images in wide field taken with the T3 from Chilescope Service (a very fast 500m f/3.8 Newtonian), processed by Christian Privitera, Andrea Iorio and me (Alessandro Ravagnin). RGB composition, total 2 hours of integration.

Copyright: ShaRA Team

Image Description and Details : 13 x 90 sec IR and RGB video captures of Saturn (~ 1 hr) were made under very good seeing conditions.
The narrowing of the rings since last year is very clear, so it is pleasing to see a hint of the Encke Division. The Southern Hemisphere is more active than the north, as it receiving more sunlight than before and a particularly large system is evident in the STrZ to the p side of the Central Meridian. The colours of this region that have emerged as the planet's tilt allows a better view are astonishing and beautiful. I have not altered these in any way, save for a balancing of the histograms.
The moons Tehtys (left) and Enceladus (right) were close to the planet and some time later Tethys and its shadow transitted the southern Hemisphere of the planet.
OTA: C14 EdgeHD
Camera: Player One Saturn-M SQR
Mount: PME II
Filters: Chroma RGB
Barlow: Tele Vue 2X

Copyright: Copyright: Niall MacNeill

Image Description and Details : NGC 3384 is a Lenticular galaxy in the popular M96 group in Leo. It is a part of a trio of galaxies that include Elliptical Galaxy M105 (NGC 3379) and Spiral Galaxy NGC 3389.

All of these are a part of the Leo galaxy group.

In my image, NGC 3384 is the oval galaxy in the left center, with the circular M105 (NGC 3379) to the right of it. NGC 3389 is the blue galaxy to the bottom.

OTA: Celestron 11" Edge HD with .7x Focal Reducer (1960mm FL f/7)
Mount: iOptron CEM120
Camera: ZWO ASI2400MC Pro (full frame)
Gain: 158
Cooling Temperature: -10 degrees celsius

Filters:
Chroma L 180s x 59
Chroma R 180s x 20
Chroma G 180s x 41
Chroma B 180s x 42
8 hours total total acquisition time
Auto-guiding: ZWO ASI174MM Mini and ZWO OAG-L
Auto-focusing: 2" BDS-RT Baader Diamond Steeltrack Focuser and ZWO EAF
Control: ZWO ASIAIR Pro
Calibrated in Astro Pixel Processor with flats, darks and dark flats
Processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom

Location: Bortle Class 2 skies outside Flagstaff, Arizona

Copyright: Drew Evans

Image Description and Details : William optics Z 73 . Daystar quark chromosphere. Zwo 174 camera .

Imaging software Firecapture.

Stack in autostacker . 3000 frams best 20% .

Processing in pixinsight

Copyright: Joey Desmond

Image details:

This is probably my 7th trial on shooting ISS from my backyard this year. The previous trials were not good at all due to wrong exposure, out of focus, bad tracking, thin clouds, wrong settings in camera.... etc

This time I tracked it reasonably well during the clear evening when it passed by.

If it happens again I think I can do even better.

It is tracked manually through a 14" Dobsonian.

Date: May 28, 2023

Time: 9:20pm

Max. Altitude of ISS: 62 degrees

Scope: Sky-watcher 14" SynScan Dobsonian (Tracked manually by hand)

Shutter: 0.5ms, 210gain

Camera: Apollo M-Max

Barlow: Televue 3X barlow

​​​​​​​Filter: None

Software: FireCapture, Imppg, Photoshop

Copyright: Benjamins Astrophotography Hub

Image Description and Details : Nikon z6 mod
Sky: 120sec x 6 iso 800 f2.2 tracked) ioptron sky guide pro
Foreground: 15sec iso125 (twilight)
Location: Gobabeb Namibia

Copyright: Keith Levins

Image Description and Details : W63 (SNR G082.2+05.3) is a faint Supernova Reamnant in the constellation of Cygnus.

On the top right part of the image we can find the planetary nebula NGC 6884 with an Oiii envelope very visible.On the very top right, we can find StDr 139.

Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4

ZWO ASI2600MM

ProSky-Watcher EQ6

ProAntlia LRGBHO 3nmHa: 159×600″(26h 30′)

Oiii: 131×600″(21h 50′)

R: 20×180″(1h)

G: 20×180″(1h)

B: 20×180″(1h)

Clear skies

Copyright: Team Atlaskies