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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.
IC 443 - The Jellyfish Nebula Astrophotography | 100 hours
The Jellyfish Nebula is a faint but large nebula in Gemini. I spent 100 hours from Starfront with my refractor telescope and imaged it with 5 different filters to get this result.
2 days ago8 min read
IC 434 - The Horsehead (And Flame) Nebula Astrophotography
The Horsehead Nebula Astrophotography with and without a telescope.
Feb 210 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 13, 20245 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.
Aug 6, 20244 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.
Jul 23, 20246 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.
Mar 7, 202410 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
Oct 31, 20236 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 31, 20234 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.
Jul 12, 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 cluster and an emission nebula. The Running Chicken Nebula is a great target for beginner astrophotographers who live in the southern part of the world. Object Designation: IC 2944 Also known as: Running Chicken Nebula, Lambda Centauri Nebula Constellation: Centaurus Object Type: Open Cluster with Emission Nebula Distance: 6,500 light-years away
May 3, 20238 min read
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