NGC 3718, a queen of distorted beauty – 8 April 2026
For sure, NGC 3718 is a very remarkable object, an iconic galaxy because of its unique shape, which was very well captured in our image below. The image above comes from the sigma clipping...
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Messier 109, a master of elegance – 9 April 2026
Messier 109 (NGC 3992) is among the most spectacular cosmic islands out there and we are very happy with the image we show below. The image above comes from the sigma clipping combination of...
Messier 94 (NGC 4736): a stunning galaxy – 9 Apr. 2026.
Messier 94, aka NGC 4736, is a wonderful galaxy, displaying a unique shape. Here we share our picture. The image above comes from the sigma-clipping combination of 14, 300-second exposures, remotely taken with the...
The interaction galaxies NGC 4631 (the “Whale”), NGC 4656/57 (the “Hockey Stick”) and NGC 4627: an image – 21 Mar. 2026.
The “Whale” (NGC 4661) and the “Hockey Stick” (NGC 4656/57) are, with NGC 4627, a wonderful group of interaction galaxies: we are pleased to share here our image with you. The image above comes from...
Supernova SN 2023ixf in the spiral galaxy Messier 101, one-thousand days after its peak: an extraordinary image – 17 Feb. 2026.
We captured the important supernova SN 2023ixf in the iconic Messier 101 spiral galaxy 1,000 days after its peak, now that is almost 10,000 times fainter than at that time. The image above comes...
Supernova SN 2026azd in the MCG -1-33-68 spiral galaxy: an image – 17 Feb. 2026
We observed supernova SN 2026azd in the spiral galaxy MCG -1-33-68 and here we share our image. The image above comes from the average of 6, 120-second unfiltered exposures, remotely taken with the “Elena” (PlaneWave 17″...
Supernova SN 2026acd in the NGC 4168 elliptical galaxy: an image – 15 Feb. 2026
We observed supernova SN 2026acd in the elliptical galaxy NGC 4168 and here we share our image. The image above comes from the average of 5, 120-second unfiltered exposures, remotely taken with the “Elena”...
Supernova SN 2026cff in the NGC 3660 spiral galaxy: an image – 15 Feb. 2026
We observed supernova SN 2026cff in the beautiful galaxy NGC 3660 and we’re pleased to share our image below. The image above comes from the average of 10, 120-second unfiltered exposures, remotely taken with the...
NGC 5981, NGC 5982 and NGC 5985: a stunning galaxy trio in Draco – 30 Apr. 2025.
We are pleased to share our image of the famous “Draco Triplet”, showcasing three as wonderful as different galaxies. The image above comes from the average of 15, 300-second exposures, remotely taken with the...
The barred spiral galaxy NGC 925: an image – 19 Nov. 2025.
We present this remarkable image of NGC 925, a wonderful barred spiral galaxy unfairly overlooked by astrophotographers. The image above comes from the average of 18, 300-second exposures, remotely taken with the “Elena” (PlaneWave...
Messier 61 (NGC 4303), a Swirling Galaxy in the Heart of Virgo.
Let’s admire the perfect structure of Messier 61 (aka NGC 4303), among the most beautiful spiral galaxies out there. What you see in this image is Messier 61 (M 61), a spectacular barred spiral...
Arp 273 and an optical transient in the same field of view: 9 Dec. 2025
Last month we imaged Apr 273, a wonderful pair of interacting galaxies, 300 million light years away. Here we share our picture. The image above comes from the average of 17, 300-second exposures, remotely...
The Andromeda Galaxy, the elder sister of the Milky Way: a wide field image.
The Andromeda Galaxy, known as Messier 31 (M31) and NGC 224, is one of the most fascinating and studied celestial objects in the night sky. Here we present one of our most spectacular wide...
The stunning spiral galaxy NGC 253: a spectacular view – 31 Aug. 2025
Among the pale stars of the Sculptor constellation, about 11 million light-years from Earth, shines a celestial gem: NGC 253, a wonderful cosmic island. The image above comes from the average of 22, 120-second...
