Category: nebula

The IC 1318 “Butterfly” emission nebula: H-alpha image.

IC 1318, the “Butterfly” nebula: an image

We are pleased to share this amazing image of the IC 1318 emission nebula in Cygnus, here revealing dramatic details. The image above comes from the sigma-clipping combination of 12, 120-second exposures, remotely taken...

Messier 108 and Messier 97. 3 Feb. 2024.

Messier 108 and Messier 97 – 3 Feb. 2024

The Messier 108 galaxy and the Messier 97, “Owl” planetary nebula form a wonderful pair in the Northern sky, here imaged with our astrograph. The image above comes from the average of 30, 120-second...