Our galactic journey took a slight detour from Ursa Major to observe these cosmic jewels in the constellation of Canes … More
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A Cosmic Pinwheel
The journey through the constellation of Ursa Major (Big Dipper) takes us to a face-on galaxy located some 21 million … More
Return of the Jewels
With the Milky Way season sneaking it’s way back in the Northern Hemisphere, I couldn’t help but leave the galaxies … More
Bodes and Cigar
Galaxy season is definitely in full swing, and I have chosen to continue this part of the journey in the … More
Daylight Moon
It has been some time since I captured a detailed image of Earth’s lone satellite, the Moon. Well on the … More
Jupiter Meets Venus
The two brightest planets in our solar system, Jupiter and Venus, put on a show on the evening of 1st … More
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
A comet reaching the inner solar system intact is typically a rare astronomical event. As a comet approaches the sun, … More
Flipper in the Sky
This has to be one of the most delicate and beautiful targets sitting up there in the night sky. Meet … More
Night Glider Part 2
So I decided to take a second look at the Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) from a wider field of view. … More
Night Glider
Here is a target that has been evading me over the last year… well partially as a result of the … More
More Creeps at Night
Here is another odd ball and creepy target in the night skies. This one is called the Witch Head Nebula … More
Merry Christmas!
Nothing says Merry Christmas like the Christmas Tree Nebula (NGC 2264) with the Cone Nebula, Snow Flake Cluster, and Fox … More