The spiral galaxy IC 342: an image – 29 Jan. 2024.
IC 342 is a wonderful spiral galaxy, also known as the “Hidden Galaxy” because its brightness is remarkably obscured by dusty clouds in our Milky Way. Here it is our image. The image above...
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Arp 273: an image – 30 Jan. 2024
We imaged Arp 273, one of the most beautiful examples of interaction galaxies. We are pleased to share our view here. The image above comes from the average of 14, 180-second unfiltered exposures, remotely...
Discovery of a new variable star in the field of Messier 31
We report the discovery of a new variable star in the field of Messier 31, part of an ongoing survey program. As part of our survey of the Messier 31 galaxy, we spotted a...
Messier 81 and Messier 82 – 16 Jan. 2024.
Among the best known galaxies out there, M81 and M82 are always a stunning view. Here it is our lat image of this cosmic pair. The image above comes from the average of 30,...
Supernova SN 2024gy in the NGC 4216 spiral galaxy: a image – 16 Jan. 2024.
A new, bright supernova is now shining in the spiral galaxy NGC 4216. We observed it last night and are pleased to share our image here. On 4 Jan. 2024, Koichi Itagaki, one of...
NGC 7331 and the Stephan’s Quintet: a deep, wide field image
The wonderful spiral galaxy NGC 7331 is likely an iconic object of its class. It lies in one of the most spectacular regions of the sky, including the stunning Stephan’s Quintet. Here it is...
A double cluster and a double nebula: a precious spot of heaven
One of the most beautiful spots in the night sky, the region between Cassiopeia and Perseus offers unique cosmic gems. Here it is a memorable view of the Double Cluster with the “Heart” and...
NGC 891 edge-on galaxy: an image – 8 Oct. 2023
We imaged the superb, edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 891 and the many small galaxies in the same field of view. The resulting picture is below. The image above comes from the average of 19,...
Discovery of a new variable star in the field of Messier 33
We report the discovery of a new variable star in the field of Messier 33, part of an ongoing survey program. As part of our survey of the Messier 33 galaxy, we spotted a...
Supernova SN 2023ixf in the Messier 101 spiral galaxy: a image – 08 Oct. 2023.
We imaged again supernova SN 2023ixf, still shining in Messier 101, while it is slowly fading five months after its explosion. The image above comes from the average of three, 120-second, unguided exposures, unfiltered,...
Discovery of two new variable stars in the field of Messier 33
We report the discovery of two new variables star in the field of Messier 33, part of a dedicated survey we recently started. The image above comes from the combination of 28, 120-second unfiltered...
Supernova SN 2023ixf in the Messier 101 spiral galaxy: a image – 23 June 2023.
We continue monitoring the bright supernova SN 2023ixf, still shining in Messier 101, while it is slowly fading. The image above comes from the average of six, 180-second, unguided exposures, unfiltered, remotely taken with...
Among the July’s Stars: online exploration of the Heaven – 20 July 2023
Join our online cosmic cruise and discover the night sky with us. Every month, we will explore the night sky, sharing the view of our powerful, robotic telescopes live. What is up in the...
Supernova SN 2023ixf in the Messier 101 spiral galaxy: a image – 12 June 2023.
We are pleased to present another image of the bright supernova SN 2023ixf, still shining in its beautiful host galaxy Messier 101. The image above comes from the average of four, 180-second, unguided exposures,...
