NGC 2264, SH2-273

Located about 2,600 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros, this 16+ hour photograph of NGC 2264 is sometimes referred to as the Christmas Tree cluster.

Optics: Takahashi FSQ-106
Mount: Astro-Physics AP900GTO
Camera: SBIG ST2K XM
Filters Astrodon L, R, G, B & Ha
Dates: October 6, 2008 through November 10, 2010
Location: Roswell, Georgia and Deerlick Astronomy Village

Exposure Details
Ha = 360 Minutes
L = 285 Minutes
RGB = 370 Minutes

NGC891 & Abell Galaxy Cluster 347

I have to say I love galaxy clusters. It is like the feeling you get when swimming in the deep ocean water or standing at the precipice of a high cliff and looking over the edge. It is amazing what you can see in the sky. Thanks to the Deerlick Astronomy Village for the wonderful dark skies!

Optics: Takahashi FSQ-106
Mount: Astro-Physics AP900GTO
Camera: SBIG ST2K XM
Filters Astrodon L, R, G, B & Ha
Dates: November 7, 2010 through November 10, 2010
Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village

Exposure Details
L = 180 Minutes
RGB = 180 Minutes

SH2-202, Pazmino’s Cluster

Located in the constellation Camelopardalis, the open star grouping named Pazmino’s Cluster is contained in the very large diffuse nebula of Sharpless SH2-202. The nebula does very well in the HA filter. It was a nice surprise to find a light blue reflection area in the center of the cluster.

Optics: Takahashi FSQ-106
Mount: Astro-Physics AP900GTO
Camera: SBIG ST2K XM
Filters Astrodon L, R, G, B & Ha
Dates: December 30 2008 through November 10, 2010
Location: Roswell, Georgia and Deerlick Astronomy Village

Exposure Details
Ha = 870 Minutes
L = 150 Minutes
RGB = 180 Minutes