Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan: a image – 18 Feb. 2024
Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan is crossing a region of the sky with plenty of galaxies on the background. Here it is pairing with NGC 4608. The image above comes from the average of 6, 300-second, unfiltered...
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Supernova SN 2024any in the NGC 1222 galaxy: an image – 29 Jan. 2024.
We imaged supernova SN 2024any in NGC 1222, one of the brightest ones of these first weeks of the new year. The image above comes from the average of six, 180-second exposures, unfiltered and...
Supernova SN 2024bch in the NGC 3206 galaxy: an image – 29 Jan. 2024.
We imaged supernova SN 2024bch in NGC3206 soon after its discovery and share the view here. The image above comes from the average of eight, 180-second exposures, unfiltered and unguided, remotely taken with the...
Supernova SN 2023wrk in the NGC 3690 galaxy: an image – 3 Feb. 2024.
We imaged supernova SN 2023wrk in NGC 3690, member of a stunning interacting pair of galaxies. Here it is that beautiful spot of sky. The image above comes from the average of 9, 300-second...
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...
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,...
