OMG! Northern Germany is expected to have #clearSkies tonight for the first time in *checks notes* 485 years!

But it's also full moon tonight, so not sure what to shoot.

Anyways: Imaging time!

"And yet we are here"

#yet #tree #one #wearehere #spring #clearskies #lookup #green #blue #bright #sunnyday #ireland #photography #nikon #yeatscountry #nikond3500

During the transition from #OSC to #MONO #astrophotography, I had to choose a #filter system. I decided on the #Baader #UFC.

Read why: https://astrocamp.eu/en/baader-ufc-universal-filter-changer-system/

The #pleiades also known as the Seven Sisters is an open #starcluster located in the constellation #taurus approximately 410 light-years from Earth, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight at the end of November.

detailed information: https://astrocamp.eu/en/pleiades-messier-45/

▼Vixen ED80sf | Canon EOS M100 ’21

I chose the SkyEye62AM astrophotography camera from ToupTek Astro for my transition to mono astrophotography. My decision was primarily influenced by the Sony CMOS IMX455 sensor featured in this camera.

https://astrocamp.eu/en/touptek-skyeye62am-hardware-2/

The #Merope #Nebula is a #reflectionnebula associated with the #star #Merope in the #Pleiades #starcluster, located in the #constellation #Taurus approximately 400 light-years away from #Earth. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in late November.

detailed information: https://astrocamp.eu/en/vdb-22-merope-nebula/

Vixen ED80sf | Canon EOS M100

Seasonal Object: vdB 21 – Maia Nebula

The Maia #Nebula is a #reflectionnebula associated with the #star #Maia in the #Pleiades #starcluster, located in the #constellation #Taurus approximately 400 light-years away from #Earth. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in late November ...

detailed information: https://astrocamp.eu/en/vdb-21-maia-nebula/

Vixen ED80sf | Canon EOS M100

Seasonal Object: Electra Nebula, vdB 20

Electra, also known as vdB 20, is a reflection nebula associated with a blue-white giant star located in the constellation Taurus, approximately 400 light-years away from Earth. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in late November.

more: https://astrocamp.eu/en/vdb-20-electra-nebula/

The last to go. Determined leaves clinging on. #MaidinMhaith #Morgen #Morning #ClearSkies #Baltic #Mastodaoine

My yesterdays Full Moon.

Baader Apo 95 | EOS M100

Oh hey, looks like a great day coming up. Happy birthday to me! #dailyphoto #myphoto #clearskies

Chilling Full #Moon Session Tonight.

Baader Apo 95 | EOS M100

finally... #ClearSkies !
AND my Camera is back from #zwoASI and i have something like focus... now we are getting somewhere

The Clear Skies Observing Guides for Cloudy Nights' Objects of the Month for August 2024:

- Double star "Albireao" (Beta Cygni - STFA43 - WDS19307+2758) in Cygnus
- Planetary nebula Minkowski 1-67 - "Merrill's Star" in Sagitta
- Planetary nebula PN G054.2-03.4 - the "Necklace Nebula" in Sagitta

Available for download on the Clear Skies website - https://clearskies.eu/csog/downloads/cnootm2024#august

I was playing around with labeling craters, mares and mountains on the moon.
I am not only happy with the different results.
Any feedback is welcome.
#astronomy #astrophotography #cartography #moon #space #clearskies