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...
Category: nebula
Comet C/2021 S3 Panstarrs: a image – 29 Apr. 2024
We imaged comet C/2021 S3 Panstarrs, showing a nice tail while crossing the same spot of the sky where the IC 1318A nebula is. The image is below. The image above comes from the...
The Messier 78 nebula: an image – 15 Jan. 2024
Messier 78 is one of the gems kept in the Orion constellation. We managed to capture an image and are pleased to share it here. The image above comes from the average of 13,...
Comet C/2017 K2 Panstarrs and the Orion’s Belt – 4 Jan. 2024
The first image of the new year captured the faint comet C/2017 K2 Panstarrs while crossing the Orion constellation, particularly its stunning belt. The image above comes from the combination of 19, 120-second exposures,...
An unforgettable journey off the shoulder of Orion
To inaugurate the new year in the best way, in the name of universal beauty, we propose a journey that will unveil, step by step, one of the most precious and elegant corners among...
Un indimenticabile viaggio al largo dei bastioni di Orione.
Per inaugurare il nuovo anno nel migliore dei modi, ovvero nel nome della bellezza universale, vi proponiamo un viaggio che svelerà per passi, un po’ alla volta, uno degli angoli più preziosi ed eleganti...
Antares and Rho Ophiuchi: 14 Aug. 2023.
One of the most fascinating stars in the sky, Antares dominates a wonderful patch of heaven: a rich star field with plenty of clusters, dark and bright nebulae, including the famous Rho Ophiuchi complex....
The “Eagle” nebula (Messier 16): an image – 8 Aug. 2023.
The “Eagle” nebula, aka Messier 16, is one of the most iconic cosmic gems and we are pleased to share a picture we recently captured. The image above comes from the average of 29,...
A double cluster and a double nebula: a precious spot of heaven
One of the most beautiful spots in the night sky, the region between Cassiopeia and Perseus offers unique cosmic gems. Here it is a memorable view of the Double Cluster with the “Heart” and...
The “Dumbbell” (Messier 27) nebula: an image – 13 Aug. 2023.
We imaged the wonderful Messier 27 planetary nebula, nicknamed “Dumbbell” for its shape. The image above comes from the average of 32, 120-second exposures, unfiltered, remotely taken with the ARTEC250+Paramount ME+C3Pro61000EC robotic unit available...
The Horsehead and Flame nebulae: an image – 8 Nov. 2023
The Horsehead in Orion is for sure the most famous dark nebula in the sky. We captured it under very good sky conditions, together with the Flame nebula, see the image below. The image...
Messier 17, a stunning view – 11 Sept. 2023
We managed to capture a superb image of the celebrated Messier 17 nebula, aka “Omega” and “Swan” because of its shape. Enjoy the view below. The image above comes from the combination of 31,...
Among the July’s Stars: online exploration of the Heaven – 20 July 2023
Join our online cosmic cruise and discover the night sky with us. Every month, we will explore the night sky, sharing the view of our powerful, robotic telescopes live. What is up in the...
Testing the very fast, large field of view astrograph: first lights.
We recently installed a large field of view astrograph, working at a very fast f/2 ratio, under very dark skies. We are happy to present our very first lights. Since the beginning of Virtual...
