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Read about how we captured a Messier object by hovering over any photo in the table above to find its accompanying post. Below you will find posts about NGC and IC targets. You can also search for posts in the main menu area or on our blog posts page. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions via the contact form.

Sep 125 min read

IC 5146 - The Cocoon Nebula Astrophotography

The Cocoon Nebula in Cygnus is a reflection and emission nebula perfect for astrophotographers looking for a challenging object to image!

Sep 109 min read

IC 434 - The Horsehead (And Flame) Nebula Astrophotography

The Horsehead Nebula Astrophotography with and without a telescope.

Aug 64 min read

IC 348 - Reflection Nebula in Perseus - Astrophotography

IC 348 Astrophotography in Perseus, captured using a fast RASA 8 telescope and color camera. Get tips to photograph this beautiful nebula.

Jul 236 min read

IC 1318 - 40 hours on The Sadr Region and the Butterfly Nebula

The Sadr Region is very large and is full of gases that look great in narrowband.

Mar 710 min read

IC 2118 - The Witch Head Nebula with Rigel's glow

The Witch Head Nebula astrophotography with a RASA 8 under Bortle 1 skies. Find tips on how to photograph IC 2118 and learn its history.

Oct 31, 20236 min read

IC 59 and IC 63 - The Ghost of Cassiopeia Nebula Astrophotography

Learn more about IC 59 and IC 63, also known as the Ghost of Cassiopeia. Get Astrophotography tips to capture these nebulae and see our pics

Jul 31, 20234 min read

IC 4592 - The Blue Horsehead Nebula - Astrophotography

IC 4592 is a beautiful reflection nebula in the constellation Scorpius. It is very close to the brighter, larger, and more colorful Rho...

Jul 12, 20237 min read

Rho Ophiuchi - Widefield Photography of our closest Stellar Nursery

The Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex imaged in all types of ways! DSLR + Lens, Telescope mosaic, and more. A beautiful Milky Way broadband target.

May 3, 20238 min read

IC 2944 - Running Chicken Nebula - Astrophotography Tips & Pictures

IC 2944 is a large and colorful deep-sky object located in the southern constellation Centaurus. It is associated with both an open...

Mar 29, 20239 min read

IC 342 - The Hidden Galaxy | Astrophotography Tips & Pictures

IC 342 or the "Hidden Galaxy" lies behind thick Milky Way dust. We imaged it in RGB-HA. Find details about our photograph by reading more.

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