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ASI1600mm-C

The ASI1600mm-C cooled mono camera manufactured by ZWO

The Running Chicken Nebula

Imaged in the late part of April 2023, the Running Chicken Nubula (IC2944), or Lambda Centauri nebula, is an emission nebula associated with an open cluster.

April 25, 2023 in ASI1600mm-C, Emission Nebula, IC2944 - Running Chicken Nebula, ioptron CEM60, Skywatcher ED80 Black Diamond.

NGC5128 – Centaurus A

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June 12, 2021 in ASI1600mm-C, Galaxies, GSO RC10 Truss, NGC5128 Centaurus A, Skywatcher EQ8.
The Bug Nebula

NGC6302 – The Bug Nebula

June 12, 2021 in ASI1600mm-C, GSO RC10 Truss, NGC6302 The Bug Nebula, Planetary Nebula, Skywatcher EQ8.
M104 - The Sombrero Galaxy

M104 – The Sombrero Galaxy

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June 12, 2021 in ASI1600mm-C, Galaxies, GSO RC10 Truss, M104, Skywatcher EQ8.

M83 – The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy

Imaged while battling a waxing moon, storm fronts and forrestry burn offs, this is my first go at M83 with the Big Boy scope !

April 27, 2021 in ASI1600mm-C, Galaxies, GSO RC10 Truss, M83, Messier, Skywatcher EQ8.
Thors Helmet

NGC2359 – Thor’s Helmet

My first attempt at Thor’s Helmet (NGC2359) with a HOO bi colour image taken through the start of January 2021.

January 11, 2021 in ASI1600mm-C, GSO RC10 Truss, NGC2359, Skywatcher EQ8.
M1 - The Crab Nebula

M1 The Crab Nebula

This is the more detailed result of more imaging time on the Crab nebula over the Xmas and New Year period of 20/21.

January 7, 2021 in ASI1600mm-C, GSO RC10 Truss, M1 Crab Nebula, Skywatcher EQ8, Super Nova Remnant.

M1 – The Crab – The Beginning

Started in December 2020, this is my first imaging run at the Crab Nebula – M1

December 22, 2020 in ASI1600mm-C, GSO RC10 Truss, M1 Crab Nebula, Skywatcher EQ8, Super Nova Remnant.
A Portrait of a Horse

A Portrait of A Horse

9th December 2020

Taken using the 10″RC at it’s native 2000mm (f8) focal length, this is a close up portrait of the famous Horse Head dark Nebula in Orion

December 22, 2020 in ASI1600mm-C, B33 Horse Head, Dark Nebula, GSO RC10 Truss, Skywatcher EQ8.
Centaurus A

NGC5128 Centaurus A – 13 July 2020

My first attempt at Centaurus A which was captured in late June – early July 2020

July 13, 2020 in ASI1600mm-C, Galaxies, ioptron CEM60, NGC5128 Centaurus A, Skywatcher ED80 Black Diamond.

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