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Messier 37 - The Salt and Pepper Open Cluster in Auriga
M37 is the brightest and largest open cluster in Auriga. Discover more about this object and photograph it with our astrophotography tips.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Apr 6, 20237 min read
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NGC 869 & NGC 884 - The Double Cluster in Perseus Astrophotography
Revealing the hidden beauty in the Double Cluster in Perseus. These two open clusters are overlapping a lot of faint hydrogen-alpha gas!
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Nov 17, 202210 min read
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Messier 107 - A Loose Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus
The constellation Ophiuchus holds a loose star cluster - Messier 107. This object has many beautiful yellow stars. See our photo of M107.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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Messier 92 - A Bright and Impressive Globular Cluster
An impressive globular cluster that is great for beginner astrophotographers is Messier 92. Learn more about this deep-sky object.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Jul 28, 20213 min read
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Messier 5 - A Globular Cluster in Serpens
Messier 5 is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens. Beginner astrophotographers can learn from our capture of M5. Learn more.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
May 4, 20213 min read
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Messier 3 - 1 Hour on a Bright Globular Cluster
Messier 3 is a globular cluster located in Canes Venatici. In just one hour, we were able to capture this cluster with more than 274 stars.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Apr 22, 20213 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Apr 21, 20213 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Jan 19, 20214 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Nov 13, 20202 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Nov 10, 20202 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Oct 20, 20203 min read
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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!
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Oct 15, 20209 min read
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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!
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Jul 17, 20203 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Jul 16, 20203 min read
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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...
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Jun 18, 20202 min read
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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!
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
May 6, 20203 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Nov 14, 20193 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Nov 9, 20193 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Aug 18, 20182 min read
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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.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
Mar 18, 20182 min read
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