Deep-Sky Objects

Astronomical objects beyond our solar system, including galaxies, emission, dark and reflection nebulae also known as DSO’s.


Sadr Region and Crescent Nebula

Constellation: Cygnus

Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro

Telescope: Askar ACL200

Filters: 

SVBony SV220 Dual Narrowband

Antlia Quad Band

Integration:

248x180″ Multiband

96×300″ Ha/OIII

Capture dates: Jun 22 – Jul 4, 2025

spiral galaxy with well-defined arms around a bright yellowish core, background include very bright stars with spikes

Sunflower Galaxy – M63

Constellation: Canes Venatici

Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI585MC Pro

Telescope: Askar 80PHQ

Filters: ZWO UV/IR Cut

Integration: 190×480″ UV/IR

Capture dates: Apr 20, 2025 – Apr 28, 2025

red elongated nebula with a starry background

California Nebula – NGC1499

Constellation: Perseus

Imaging Camera: Sony A7III (Full spectrum)

Telescope: Askar 80PHQ

Filters: Antlia ALP-T Dual Narrowband

Integration:

60×180″ Ha/OIII

100×60″ No Filter

Capture dates: Dec 29, 2023 – Jan 03, 2024

wide field image of red, yellow and blue nebulosity, biggest stars have 8-point spikes.

Antares & Rho Ophiuchi Region

Constellation: Ophiuchus

Imaging Camera: ASI2600MC Pro

Telescope: Canon 135mm f/2

Filters: Antlia ALP-T Dual Narrowband

Integration:

34×300″ Ha/OIII

77×300″ No filter

Capture Dates:  Jun 8 – Jun 21, 2023

Galaxy with yellow hues on center and blue and magenta colors on edges, biggest stars have 4-point spikes.

Bode’s Galaxy – M81

Constellation: Ursa Major

Imaging Camera: ASI585MC Pro

Telescope: Askar 80PHQ

Filters

Antlia ALP-T Dual Narrowband

ZWO UV/IR Cut

Integration:

246×300″ Ha/OIII

350×300″ UV/IR

Capture Dates: Feb 02 – Feb 27, 2025

Andromeda Galaxy – M31

Constellation: Andromeda

Imaging Camera: ASI2600MC Pro

Telescope: Askar 80PHQ 

Filters: none

Integration: 102×180″

Capture Dates: Nov 14 – Nov 15, 2023

7 sisters, blue nebulosity and many bright and colorful stars.

The Pleiades – M45

Constellation: Andromeda

Imaging Camera: ASI2600MC Pro

Telescope: Askar 80PHQ 

Filters: none

Integration: 442×60″

Capture Dates: Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2023

wide field image of orion region that inlcude the three kings, the orion nebulae, the flame and horsehead nebulae.

Orion Belt Region

Constellation: Orion

Imaging Camera: Sony A7III (Full-Spectrum)

Telescope: Askar ACL200

Filters: STC Astro Multispectra

Integration: 280×30″ Multiband

Capture Dates: Mar 11 – Mar 13, 2023

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