Catching Ancient Photons
The Whale Galaxy, NGC 4631, lies in Canes Venatici. The smaller galaxy above is NGC 4627. Image Info: Canon 60D with an Astronomik CLS LPR filter, at the prime focus of the KPO 18″ Reflector. 25 frames of 180 seconds each for a total exposure time of 75 minutes. Captured in Nebulosity, processed in StarTools, Read More …
Here is an annotated image of Markarian’s Chain, the core of the Virgo SuperCluster of galaxies. There are 15 different galaxies captured in this image. The annotations present the name and brightness magnitude of each. Click here to see the full size version. Two main groups of galaxies have special names – the top group consisting Read More …
Here is a brand new image from KPO, after what seems eons without an image. I just have not been timing things right going back and forth to Jacksonville. Seems like it is always gorgeous up there, and as soon as it gets close to my return to St. Cloud, the clouds start to build. Read More …
Here is the KPO Monthly Sky Survey for January. Check it out on our YouTube Channel, and in order not to miss out on any future Sky Survey posts or Star Hopping tutorials, please Subscribe! Find more information on the Sky Survey app page. Kissimmee Park Observatory (KPO) is proud to present its Monthly Sky Survey of astronomical objects, Read More …
Here is the KPO Monthly Sky Survey for December. Check it out on our YouTube Channel, and in order not to miss out on any future Sky Survey posts or Star Hopping tutorials, please Subscribe! Find more information on the Sky Survey app page. Kissimmee Park Observatory (KPO) is proud to present its Monthly Sky Survey of astronomical objects, Read More …