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The Rosette nebula – reloaded

Managed to get three hours worth of OIII data for the Rosette on Saturday 9th February – and Noel has just expertly added this into the earlier image.  The OIII has brought out some more fine detail in the core … Continue reading

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IC443 and IC444 work in progress

The accompanying image is the Jellyfish nebula [IC443] and associated emission nebulosity [IC444] on the Gemini/Orion border. 

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The Great Nebula in Orion region definitive image

Just when you thought it couldn’t possibly get any better, Noel Carboni has now added the recently taken R72 data for M42 to our earlier H-alpha/RGB image. 

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M42 imaged in the infrared

As you know I have recently started terrestrial imaging [photography] with a Canon 40D.  Whilst looking at all the accessories for the new camera I came across some interesting filters called R72 filters.  These filters only allow light of wavelength … Continue reading

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Latest deep-sky image – IC1396

It’s been a while since our last image as we’re both busy trying to get Star Vistas camera-ready for our publishers by 1st April 2008.  However, Noel & I managed to free up some time to get this latest image to you, … Continue reading

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AstroPhoto Insight (Volume 3, Issue 6)

Our deep wide-field M42 image made the cover of AstroPhoto Insight magazine.  Al Degutis did a great job on the printing for this one – thank you Al!

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IOM December 2007: Caldwell 49 – The Rosette Nebula

For December, the imaging object of the Month could be any number of goodies in Orion or neighbouring Monoceros.  So it could be M42 the Great Nebula in Orion, or the nearby Horsehead region lying close to the brilliant belt … Continue reading

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Practical Astronomer Magazine (December 2007)

In the December 2007 issue of Practical Astronomer the Editor (Eddie Guscott) interviews Greg Parker about his imaging from the New Forest Observatory and his collaboration with Noel Carboni via the Internet. This is a 6-page interview and makes the … Continue reading

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The Flaming Star Nebula and Companion

We have a new image for you to enjoy! This is the IC410/405 region in Auriga – the Flaming Star Nebula and Companion.  To produce this image took around 16.5 hours: 5.5 hours of RGB in 750-second subs 6 hours … Continue reading

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EPOD: Comet Holmes

Wow! We have had our image of the Holmes Comet selected for the Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD)!  Here is what they say about the image: The photo above shows an emerald glow surrounding the nucleus of Comet Homes, … Continue reading

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