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  • The Messier Catalog Workbook - A Guide to Capture 110 Messier Objects

    The Messier Catalog Workbook is a complete guide to help you observe and photograph all objects in the Messier catalog. Are you determined to capture every deep sky Messier object? Your goal is of course to either sketch or photograph every Messier object! Purchase the Messier Catalog Workbook here.

  • Messier 31 - The Andromeda Galaxy | Astrophotography and Tips

    After 6 months of work, we are all very proud to share our Kilo-hour image of Messier 31. I went back to a Bortle 4 zone and used the QHY600C One-Shot-Color camera to image Messier 31. attached our unmodified Canon T3i DSLR camera to our 8" Newtonian reflector telescope and aimed it at Messier If we had to pick one lens to image Messier 31, we would go with the popular Samyang 135mm f/2 which You will also be able to get two extra Messier objects: M32 and M110! Have you captured Messier 31?

  • Messier 63 - The Sunflower Galaxy in Canes Venatici

    Messier 63 (LRGBHa), the Sunflower Galaxy GEAR USED: Camera: ZWO ASI 1600mm Pro Mono Telescope: 8" It was the 63rd deep sky object to be added to Charles Messier's catalo, on June 14th, 1779. capture Messier 63: L, R, G, and B. Messier 63 FAQ In which constellation is M63 located? Final Thoughts Messier 63 is not very large, but it sure is impressive!

  • Messier 48 - Open Cluster in Hydra

    48 Messier 48 lies approximately 1,500 light-years away from Earth. Non-Stop Satellite Train going through M48 Messier 48 is probably the Messier object that is located Messier 48 FAQ Which constellation is Messier 48 located in? What equipment do I need to photograph Messier 48? Final Thoughts Messier 48 is now added to our Messier Catalog!

  • Messier 5 - A Globular Cluster in Serpens

    Messier 5 is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens, 24,500 light-years away from Earth. We imaged Messier 5 from a Bortle 4 zone. Messier 5 appears about 3 arc minutes larger than the most popular globular cluster in the Messier catalog Below is our image of Messier 5. Final Thoughts Messier 5 is an easy target for beginner astrophotographers.

  • Messier 45 - The Pleiades Star Cluster

    Open Cluster Distance: 444 light-years away Magnitude: 1.6 Discovered in: Pre-historic times We imaged Messier Note that the photo is uncropped and as you can see, Messier 45 fits perfectly in the frame of our 8" This is a fantastic combo and it even included a Nightcrawler rotator and focuser to make our life easier

  • Messier 30 - A Globular Cluster in Capricornus

    Messier 30 is a bright globular cluster that is not easily visible for northern hemisphere observers The equipment we used to capture Messier 30 is shown on the right. Messier 30 using the Orion 8" Astrograph and the QHY128C GEAR USED: Camera: QHYCCD 128C Telescope: 8" Cool Facts About Messier 30 Discovered in 1764 Charles Messier described it as a nebula without any star Final Thoughts Messier 30 is your typical, average globular cluster.

  • Messier 10 - A Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus

    Messier 10 is a globular cluster in the constellation Ophiuchus. 10 Messier 10 can be found in Ophiuchus very close to another cluster, M12. Messier 10 is not that impressive, and it’s not that colorful. Because we are on a quest to capture all Messier objects! We only keep the images we are proud of and want our own Messier catalog to be completely filled with

  • Messier 36 - The Pinwheel Cluster in Auriga

    Messier 36, just like M38, is located in Auriga at a distance of about 4,100 light years away, making it one of the farthest open clusters in the Messier Catalog. M36 can be seen near two other open clusters, Messier 37 and Messier 38. Final Thoughts M36 is very similar to Messier 38 and is not a very popular object. Astrophotography Tutorials Astrophotography Books #astronomy #astrophotography #messiercatalog #messier

  • 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. M38 lies very close to two other open clusters, Messier 36 and Messier 37. 38 Messier 38 is found in the constellation Auriga, very close to the bright star Capella. IC 405, the Flaming Star Nebula, is also very close to Messier 38. ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY TUTORIALS #astronomy #astrophotography #messiercatalog #messier #galaxy #nebula #cluster

  • Messier 71 - Globular Cluster in Sagitta

    Messier 71 is a rather strange star cluster located about 12,000 light-years away in the small constellation In reality, Messier 71 has been officially classified as being a very loose open cluster. A similar object in the Messier catalog would be Messier 68 (although it does look like a globular cluster Single Shot & Processing of Messier 71 This was our first time using an OSC (One Shot Color, in RGB) Final Thoughts Messier 71 is a very easy object to photograph.

  • Messier 35 - Open Cluster in Gemini

    Another cluster, NGC 2158, is next to Messier 35, and the both of them together make for a beautiful 35 Messier 35 can be found in the Gemini constellation. Cool Facts Discovered around the year 1750 The only Messier object in Gemini About the same size as the Messier 35 Log Entry Video Final Thoughts This Messier cluster in Gemini is a pretty popular target for #astronomy #astrophotography #messiercatalog #messier #galaxy #nebula #cluster #stars #space #galactichunter

  • Messier 34 - Open Cluster in Perseus

    Messier 34 is an open star cluster that is located about 1,500 light-years away in the constellation It also doesn't have a cool nickname like many other Messier objects. Take a look at other star cluster astrophotography we've captured like Messier 37 and Messier 48. Messier 34. Get more information about this book by reading our Messier Workbook blog post.

  • Messier 61 - Galaxy With a Tidal Tail in Virgo Astrophotography

    Messier 61 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the Virgo Cluster within the constellation Virgo. Messier 61 lies in a galaxy-rich area, surrounded by several other Messier galaxies, including M49 and Messier 61 Information Let's learn more about the barred spiral galaxy M61. At least 8 supernovae have been observed in Messier 61 since 1926. Messier 61 FAQ In which constellation is the M61 galaxy located?

  • Messier 50 - An Open Cluster in Monoceros

    Messier 50 is an open cluster in Monoceros. Most of the stars in Messier 50 appear faint blue, with some bright orange members near the edges. Processing Messier 50 Messier 50 was a very easy target to process. Final Thoughts Messier 50 is... an okay open cluster. Have you captured Messier 50?

  • Messier 2 - Globular Cluster in Aquarius

    Messier 2, is a globular cluster located pretty far from us, at 37,500 light-years away in the constellation Time: 1 hour Exposure Time per frame: 3 minutes 20 lights - 15 Darks - 15 Bias ISO: 400 How to Locate Messier 2 Messier 2 can be seen towards the edge of Aquarius, where it meets Equuleus (the small horse) and Single Shot & Processing of M2 Here is what a single shot of Messier 2 looked like on our camera. Messier 2 Log Entry Video Final Thoughts Messier 2 is a great-looking cluster that does not seem difficult

  • Messier 106 - Intermediate Spiral Galaxy in Canes Venatici

    have a cool nickname like most of the impressive Messier objects. Messier 106 can be seen with binoculars and any telescope. Messier 106 - LRGB vs LRGBHa Messier 106 FAQ In which constellation is the M106 Galaxy located? How big is Messier 106? M106 is a large Intermediate spiral galaxy. How long should my exposure time be when photographing Messier 106?

  • Charles Messier's Grave Decoration Project - Nov 2024 Update

    The text says: "CHARLES MESSIER Rédacteur du catalogue Messier. The plaque reads: Original in French: Charles Messier Auteur du catalogue Messier, regroupant 110 objets Messier Author of the Messier catalog containing 110 deep-sky objects observed from Paris Participate Sadly, the grave of Charles Messier never receives that much love. Messier’s grave will be cleaned and decorated for TEN years . ✅ $11,305 - Charles Messier’s grave will

  • Messier 51 - The Whirlpool Galaxy | 531-Hour Astrophotography Collaboration

    Messier 51, also called the Whirlpool Galaxy, is an exciting deep-sky object for both beginner and advanced Why Choose Messier 51? So why pick M51 for this massive project? Messier 51 can be spotted with binoculars as a gray patch of light. Using filters, you can extract more color and details from Messier 51. Learn how to photograph the Andromeda Galaxy in our Messier 31 tutorial post.

  • Messier 74 - The Phantom Galaxy | Astrophotography Photos and Tips

    In photographs, Messier 74 has some similarities with Messier 33 (The Triangulum galaxy) and both have To find Messier 74, first locate the brightest star in Pisces, Kullat Nunu. to Charles Messier to include in his catalog. A galaxy similar to Messier 74 is the Triagulum Galaxy - learn more about it here. Messier 75 FAQ In which constellation is the M74 Galaxy located?

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