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What Is the Ozone Blue Band? During a lunar eclipse, sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the Moon. At the very edge of Earth’s shadow, shorter blue wavelengths are…

Over the past year, I stepped into the world of astrophotography for the first time. From my very first frames of nebulae to countless nights under the dark skies of…

Introduction The total lunar eclipse on September 8, 2025 was one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year. I planned to capture it from South Australia, combining telephoto…

Acquisition Details Dates: August 19–20, 2025; August 23, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 60 × 300″ (5h) Antlia OIII 7 nm 36 mm: 60 ×…

Acquisition Details Dates: September 9, 2024; September 26–27, 2024; October 28, 2024; November 7, 2024 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 16 × 300″ (1h 20m) Antlia…

Acquisition Details Dates: January 3, 2025; January 6–7, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 60 × 300″ (5 h) Antlia OIII 7 nm 36 mm: 44…

Acquisition Details Dates: February 5, 2025; February 20, 2025; February 23, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 58 × 300″ (4 h 50 m) Antlia OIII…

Acquisition Details Dates: May 22, 2025; May 30, 2025; June 20, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 80×300″ (6h40m) Antlia OIII 7 nm 36 mm: 80×300″…

Acquisition Details Dates: Feb. 23–25 2025; Mar. 3–4 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 28×300″ (2 h 20 m) Antlia V-Pro Blue 36 mm: 30×300″ (2…

Acquisition Details Dates: April 1, 2025; April 23, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia V-Pro Luminance 36 mm: 60×300″ (5h) Antlia V-Pro Red 36 mm: 25×300″ (2h05m) Antlia V-Pro Green 36…

Introduction: The Magic After the Meteor When a bright meteor streaks across the night sky, the spectacle sometimes continues after the flash. In its wake may linger a meteor train—a…

Capturing the Moon with a mirrorless/DSLR camera can produce stunning results, but to truly bring out the fine details, post-processing is essential. In this guide, we will walk through how…

Introduction: NGC 2736 and the Vela Supernova Remnant NGC 2736, commonly known as the Pencil Nebula, is a slender, glowing filament of ionized gas located in the southern constellation Vela,…

Meteor showers are one of the most spectacular celestial events, offering skywatchers and photographers a chance to witness nature’s cosmic fireworks. But to capture them beautifully on camera, you need…

When we look up at the night sky, the Milky Way often steals the show. Yet beyond it, billions of galaxies each have their own unique story. One such galaxy,…

Deep in space, about 12,000 light-years away in Canis Major, lies one of the most striking nebulae—NGC 2359. Known as Thor’s Helmet, this glowing cloud resembles the winged helmet of…

The universe is filled with breathtaking sights, and NGC 2174 is one of them. This emission nebula in Orion is a vibrant region of star formation. Often called the “Monkey…

Often called the “Eye of God” or the “Eye of the Cosmos,” the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is one of the most striking planetary nebulae. Located in Aquarius, this celestial…

The night sky is full of wonders, and M78 is among the most captivating. This reflection nebula, located 1,600 light-years away in Orion, glows with a stunning blue hue. Its…

The universe is a gallery of wonders, and IC 434 stands out as one of its masterpieces. This glowing emission nebula in Orion serves as the stunning backdrop for the…