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SH2-171 – Hydrogen Alpha Emission nebula
Last October, with Halloween approaching, I thought it fitting to capture something a bit whimsical: SH2-171, better known as the Teddy Bear Nebula, nestled within the larger NGC 7822 emission nebula complex in Cepheus. What is the Teddy Bear Nebula? SH2-171 is part of NGC 7822, a vast star-forming region located approximately 3,000 light-years…
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Coast Magazine Feature
We’re delighted to be featured in the December issue of Coast Magazine, where our Astro Nights on the Stoer Peninsula are showcased as part of a feature on ‘nocturnism’ — the rising interest in nighttime exploration and dark-sky experiences. Many thanks to Coast for helping highlight the exceptional skies of the north-west Highlands and…
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The Wizard Nebula (SH2-142) NGC 7380
Last night, the skies above Stoer blessed us with something truly magical. After weeks of cloud cover, we finally had a crystal-clear window to capture one of the most aptly-named deep sky objects visible from our observatory: The Wizard Nebula (SH2-142). When we first saw it materializing on our screen during capture, we honestly…
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The Moon
17 March 2025 Canon EOS 6D Mk II + Canon 300mm F2.8 + 2X Single exposure ISO 800 – F5.6 – 1/500 s No filters Bortle 1 location Unprocessed
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M42 Orion Nebula
17 March 2025 William Optic FLT132 ZWO ASI 2600 MC 10 exposures of 120 seconds = 20 minutes total No filters Bortle 1 location Stacked and processed in PixInsight & Lightroom