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Apr 21, 20213 min read

M46 and M47 - Two Open Clusters and a Hidden Nebula Astrophotography

Messier 46 and Messier 47 are two open clusters in the constellations Puppis. See example photos and a hidden nebula in our post.

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Messier 13 - The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jan 19, 20214 min read

Messier 13 - The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules

Messier 13 is a top globular cluster to observe and photograph from the northern hemisphere. See our attempts at photographing this cluster.

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Messier 67 - The King Cobra Cluster in Cancer

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 13, 20202 min read

Messier 67 - The King Cobra Cluster in Cancer

Made up of at least 500 stars, Messier 67 is one of the most studied open clusters. Find out what this cluster looks like in this post.

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Messier 50 - An Open Cluster in Monoceros

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 10, 20202 min read

Messier 50 - An Open Cluster in Monoceros

Messier 50 is another rarely photographed deep-sky object and is located in the constellation Monoceros. Find out more about this target.

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Messier 56 - Backyard Astrophotography Without Filters or Calibration Frames

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Oct 20, 20203 min read

Messier 56 - Backyard Astrophotography Without Filters or Calibration Frames

Messier 56 is a rarely photographed star cluster in the constellation Lyra. We used a new telescope and camera and imaged for just 1 hour.

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Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Oct 15, 20209 min read

Messier 45 - The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Pleiades Star Cluster (M45) is a fantastic Astrophotography target for beginners. See images of our progress over the years!

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Messier 29 - An Open Cluster in (Almost) Heaven

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 17, 20203 min read

Messier 29 - An Open Cluster in (Almost) Heaven

Messier 29 is a small and faint open cluster in the constellation of Cygnus. We didn't expect much, but we were surprised while processing!

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Messier 30 - A Globular Cluster in Capricornus

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 16, 20203 min read

Messier 30 - A Globular Cluster in Capricornus

We captured Messier 30 on a whim! We managed to get a nice photo with only 30 minutes of integration time! Learn more about this object.

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Messier 10 - A Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jun 18, 20202 min read

Messier 10 - A Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

Messier 10 is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. It was discovered in 1764 and spans about two-thirds the size of the...

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Messier 4 and Antares in Scorpius - A Cluster near Nebulosity

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

May 6, 20203 min read

Messier 4 and Antares in Scorpius - A Cluster near Nebulosity

Messier 4 is a great target for summer and with the right telescope and camera, you can capture the bright star Antares and nebulosity!

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Messier 36 - The Pinwheel Cluster in Auriga

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 30, 20192 min read

Messier 36 - The Pinwheel Cluster in Auriga

One of the closest open clusters to Earth is Messier 36 located in Auriga. Learn how we photographed this star cluster.

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Messier 38 - The Starfish Cluster in Auriga

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 25, 20192 min read

Messier 38 - The Starfish Cluster in Auriga

Messier 38 is an open cluster of stars located 4,200 light-years away in the constellation Auriga. Find out how we captured this object.

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Messier 71 - Globular Cluster in Sagitta

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 14, 20193 min read

Messier 71 - Globular Cluster in Sagitta

Messier 71 is a star cluster located about 12,000 light-years away. Take a look at our acquisition details and how we captured it.

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Messier 103 - Open Cluster in Cassiopeia with a Twist

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 9, 20193 min read

Messier 103 - Open Cluster in Cassiopeia with a Twist

Open Cluster Messier 103 astrophotography with the ASI 1600MM-Pro and Orion 8" Newtonian. Check out how we captured it.

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Messier 2 - Globular Cluster in Aquarius

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Aug 18, 20182 min read

Messier 2 - Globular Cluster in Aquarius

Messier 2 is located in the constellation of Aquarius and is a faint object but still visible to the eye under dark skies. Learn more.

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Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Mar 18, 20182 min read

Messier 35 - Open Cluster in Gemini

Despite a failed night of guiding, we photographed Messier 35 and a companion target. Get tips and learn more in our post.

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Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 25, 20172 min read

Messier 34 - Open Cluster in Perseus

Messier 34 is an open cluster that is not often photographed, but it is a simple beginner astrophotographer target. Learn more about this de

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M11 - The Wild Duck Cluster | Astrophotography Tips & Pictures

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 25, 20175 min read

M11 - The Wild Duck Cluster | Astrophotography Tips & Pictures

The Wild Duck Cluster is located in the constellation Scutum. Find out how to photograph this star cluster and see photo examples.

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Messier 39 - Open Cluster in Cygnus Astrophotography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 15, 20172 min read

Messier 39 - Open Cluster in Cygnus Astrophotography

Another cluster photographed as a "secondary target" to end the night: Messier 39! M39 is an open star cluster in the constellation of...

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