Author: Dave Hearn

This is Messier 78, a reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion. Image Data: Canon 60D with an Astronomic CLS in-body filter, at the prime focus of the 18″ KPO Reflector. 30 subframes of 120 seconds each, yielding a total integration time of 60 minutes. Captured in Nebulosity, processed in StarTools, and finished in Aperture. Read More …

This is the massive spiral galaxy NGC 2403, in the constellation of Camelopardalis. I discussed this amazing galaxy in Episode 46 of Star Hopping. Image Data: Canon 60D with an Astronomic CLS in-body filter, at the prime focus of the 18″ KPO Reflector. 33 subframes of 120 seconds each, yielding a total integration time of Read More …

  This is the Monkey Head Nebula, NGC 2174, found in the northern section of the constellation of Orion. Exposure: 17 frames of 120 seconds for a total integration time of 34 minutes, all at ISO 1600. Captured in Nebulosity, cleaned up with PhotoShop, and finished in Aperture. Image Info: Canon 60D at the prime Read More …

  This is a wide field view of the large central area of summer Milky Way, through the constellation of Cygnus. The bright star at the center is Sadr (Gamma Cygni). The nebulosity is IC 1318A & B, the Gamma Cygni Nebula. Also included to the lower left is the Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888. Image Read More …

  This is a wide angle view of the Perseus / Cassiopeia region, featuring the Heart & Soul nebulae, and of course, the famous Double Cluster. Image Info Canon 60D with a Canon 100-400mm L lens, set at 100mm. 58 x 120 second exposures for a total integration time of 116 minutes. Captured and stacked in Nebulosity, Read More …