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IC410 Emission Nebula in Auriga

IC410

 

Objects: IC 410 Emission nebulain Auriga
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. Sky brightness 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Dates: 2009 December 4,5,12,13,15,16
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M  @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 astrograph @ f/3.6, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm Ha, SII and OIII
Exposure: Total exposure 14.5 hours. Ha 510 minutes (17x30 min subs); SII 150 min (5x30); OIII 210 min (7x30)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. HST Palette (Ha=G, SII=R, OIII=B) . Shown at 25% size

The Tadpoles and Other Glittering Stuff in IC410

The Tadpoles in IC410

 

Objects: The Tadpoles in IC 410
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. Sky brightness 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Dates: 2009 December 4,5,12,13,15,16
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M  @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 astrograph @ f/3.6, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm Ha, SII and OIII
Exposure: Total exposure 14.5 hours. Ha 510 minutes (17x30 min subs); SII 150 min (5x30); OIII 210 min (7x30)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. HST Palette (Ha=G, SII=R, OIII=B) . Shown at 70% size

NGC6992 Supernova Remnant in Cygnus, eastern part of the Veil Nebula

NGC 6992

 

Objects: NGC6992 Supernova Remnant in Cygnus, eastern part of the Veil Nebula
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. Sky brightness 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Dates: 2009 August 23-31 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M  @ -10șC 
Telescope: ASA N10 astrograph @ f/3.8, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm Ha, SII and OIII
Exposure: Total exposure 19 hours. Ha 330 minutes (11x30 min subs); SII 570 min (19x30); OIII 240 min (8x30)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Palette HSO. Shown at 33% size

Sharpless 86 and NGC 6823 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

Sharpless 86

Objects: Sh2-86 (NGC6820) and NGC6823 open cluster in Vulpecula
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. Sky brightness 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Dates: 2009 August 25-28 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M  @ -10șC 
Telescope: ASA N10 astrograph @ f/3.8, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm Ha, SII and OIII
Exposure: Total exposure 22 hours. Ha 690 minutes (23x30 min subs); SII 390 min (13x30); OIII 240 min (8x30)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. HST Palette. Shown at 33% size

NGC 6823 Open Cluster in Vulpecula

NGC 6823

Objects: NGC6823 open cluster in Vulpecula
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. Sky brightness 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Dates: 2009 August 25-28 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M  @ -10șC 
Telescope: ASA N10 astrograph @ f/3.8, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm Ha, SII and OIII
Exposure: Total exposure 22 hours. Ha 690 minutes (23x30 min subs); SII 390 min (13x30); OIII 240 min (8x30)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. HST Palette. Shown at 75% size

NGC 7000 in Cygnus

NGC 7000 in Cygnus

Object: NGC 7000 in Cygnus
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2009 June 11-12, some color data (OIII and SII) acquired in 2006
Camera: QHY9 KAF8300 @ -20șC (Ha Luminance), STL-11000M (Color data)
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ astrograph @ f/5, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Baader 7nm Ha (1.25"); Astrodon (color)
Exposure: 300 minutes (10x30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition.

NGC 7000 in Cygnus

NGC 7000 in Cygnus

Object: NGC 7000 in Cygnus
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2009 June 11-12
Camera: QHY9 KAF8300 @ -20șC
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ astrograph @ f/5, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Baader 7nm Ha (1.25")
Exposure: 300 minutes (10x30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition.

NGC 3184, Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major

The Whirpool Galaxy

Object: M 51 and NGC 5195, The whirpool Galaxy in Canes Venatici
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2009 February 23 (Luminance) and  24 (rgb)
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon Luminance NIR Blocked and i-series RGB
Exposure: 260 minutes (L 20x10 min subs); RGB ( 6x10 minutes each)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition.
 

NGC 3184, Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major

NGC 3184 Spiral Galaxy

Object: NGC 3184, Spiral Galaxy in Ursa Major
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2009 February 15 (Luminance) and  21 (rgb)
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon Luminance NIR Blocked and i-series RGB
Exposure: 555 minutes (L 16x10 min subs); RGB ( 9x10 minutes each)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition.

NGC 891, Edge-on Galaxy in Andromeda

NGC 891, Edge-on Galaxy in Andromeda

Object: NGC 891, Edge-on Galaxy in Andromeda
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2009 January 16 and 17
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/6.7, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon Luminance NIR Blocked and i-series RGB
Exposure: 435 minutes (L 20x15 min subs); RGB ( 3x15 minutes each)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition.

NGC 2403, Mixed Spiral Galaxy in Camelopardalis

NGC 2403

Object: NGC 2403, Spiral Galaxy in Camelopardalis
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2008 December 22, 23 and 24, 2009 January 05
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/6.7, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon Luminance NIR Blocked and i-series RGB
Exposure: 555 minutes (L 28x15 min subs); RGB ( 3x15 minutes each)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Shown at 33% size

The core of the M33 Galaxy

The Core of M33 Galaxy

Object: The core of M33 in Triangulum
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2008 December 21, 22, 23 and 24
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/6.7, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon Luminance NIR Blocked and i-series RGB
Exposure: 540 minutes (L 26x15 min subs, RGB 5x10min each, 2x2 binned))
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Shown at 50% size

M33, Galaxy in Triangulum

M33 Galaxy in Triangulum

Object: M33 in Triangulum
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2008 December 21, 22, 23 and 24
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/6.7, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon Luminance NIR Blocked, i-series RGB
Exposure: 540 minutes (L 26x15 min subs, RGB 5x10 min each 2x2 binned)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Shown at 33% size

M82 and M81, Galaxies in Ursa Major

M82 and M81 , Galaxies in Ursa Major

Object: M82 and M81 Galaxies in Ursa Major
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: 2008 December 21 and 22
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/6.7, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon Luminance NIR Blocked
Exposure: 565 minutes (M81 L 23x15 min subs, M82 L 22x10 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: two frame mosaic, CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Shown at 25% siz
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CTB1 (G116.9+0.2) Galactic Supernova Remnant in Cassiopeia

CTB1 Supernova Remnant in Cassiopeia


 

Object: CTB1 (G116.9+0.2) Galactic Supernova Remnant in Cassiopeia
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Dates: September 13 and 19 (Ha), September 30 and October 1 (OIII), October 2nd and 3rd (SII) 2008 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -15șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha, OIII and SII
Exposure: 30 hours 30 minutes. Ha 660 min (22x30 min subs), OIII 690 min (23x30 min subs), SII 480 min(16x30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL(data reduction and stacking), Photoshop (processing and color)
Comments: CHFT Palette. OIII and SII (bin 2x2). CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Shown at 50% size

CTB1 (G116.9+0.2) Galactic Supernova Remnant in Cassiopeia

CTB1 Supernova Remnant in Cassiopeia


 

Object: CTB1 (G116.9+0.2) Galactic Supernova Remnant in Cassiopeia
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Dates: September 13 and 19 (Ha), September 30 and October 1 (OIII), October 2nd and 3rd (SII) 2008 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -15șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha, OIII and SII
Exposure: 30 hours 30 minutes. Ha 660 min (22x30 min subs), OIII 690 min (23x30 min subs), SII 480 min(16x30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL(data reduction and stacking), Photoshop (processing and color)
Comments: HST Palette. OIII and SII (bin 2x2). CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Shown at 50% size

Sharpless 171 emission nebula and Berkeley 59 open cluster in Cepheus

Sharpless 171


 

Object: S171 in Cepheus
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain. 18.84 mag arcsec-2
Date: Data acquired on July 13-14 (Ha), August 30, 31 (OIII) and September 3 (SII). 2008 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -15șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Astrophysics AP1200 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha
Exposure: 1140 minutes (19 hours, 38x30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: CCD Commander used for unattended data acquisition. Shown at 33% size

Galaxies NGC3729, NGC3718 (Arp 214) and Hickson 56 in Ursa Major

NGC3718


 

Object: Galaxies NGC3729, NGC 3718 (ARP214) and Hickson 56 Group in Ursa Major
Observing Site: La Hita Observatory, Toledo, Spain
Date: April 5, 2008 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope:  77cm Newton @ f/3.5
Filters: Astrodon NIR Blocked
Exposure: 35 minutes (7x5 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Cropped frame, shown at 33% size. Acquired with Faustino Organero 

NGC 4565, Galaxy in Coma Berenices

NGC 4565, Edge-on Galaxy in Coma Berenices


 

Object: NGC 4565, Edge-on Galaxy in Coma Berenicesa
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: March 30, 2008 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: Vixen VC200L @ f/9, Astro-Physics 1200 GTO mount
Filters: IDAS LPS
Exposure: 165 minutes (11x15 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Cropped frame, shown at 33% size


The Rosette Nebula (NGC 2244 cluster)

NGC 2244 Cluster in the Rosette Nebula

 

Object: NGC2244 cluster in NGC 2237, The Rosette Nebula in Monoceros
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: Ha data from March 10, 2007, SII and OIII data March 1, 2008
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha
Exposure: SII,Ha,OIII: 120, 210 and 150 minutes (30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 25% size


The Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula

 

Object: NGC 2237, The Rosette Nebula in Monoceros
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: Ha data from March 10, 2007, SII and OIII data March 1, 2008
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha
Exposure: SII,Ha,OIII: 120, 210 and 150 minutes (30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 25% size


The Horse Head Nebula

The Horse Head Nebula

 

Object(s): The Horse Head Nebula in Orion
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: February 29, 2008
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Astro-Physics AP1200 GTO mount
Filters: IDAS LPS-P2
Exposure: 85 minutes (17x5 min)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 33% size


The Great Orion Nebula

The Great Orion Nebula

 

Object(s): The Great Orion Nebula
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: January-February, 2008
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Astro-Physics AP1200 GTO mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha, OIII and SII
Exposure: Ha 120 minutes, OIII 210 min, SII 150 min (30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 25% size. HST Palette


Sh2-155 The Cave Nebula in Cepheus

The Cave Nebula

 

Object(s): Sh2-155, The Cave Nebula in Cepheus
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: January 19 and 26, 2008 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha
Exposure: Ha 510 minutes (8.5 hours, 17x30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 25% size


NGC1499 The California Nebula in Perseus

The California Nebula

 

Object(s): NGC 1499, The California Nebula
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: November 17, 2007 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrpgraph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha
Exposure: Ha 300 minutes (5 hours, 10x30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 33% size


NGC2174 in Orion

NGC 2174

 

Object(s): NGC2175 (cluster) and NGC2174 (nebula) in Orion
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain
Date: 18 Nov to 06 Dec, 2007
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon Ha, SII and OIII 6nm filters
Exposure: Ha 210 minutes, OIII 150 min, SII 270 min (30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: HST Palette. Shown at 33% size


NGC2174 in Orion

NGC 2174

 

Object(s): NGC2175 (cluster) and NGC2174 (nebula) in Orion
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain
Date: 18 Nov to 06 Dec, 2007
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon Ha 6nm
Exposure: Ha 210 minutes (30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: HST Palette. Shown at 33% size


M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens Cauda

M16, The Eagle Nebula

 

Object(s): M16, The Eagle Nebula in Serpens Cauda
Observing Site: La Hita Observatory, Toledo, Spain
Date: July 21, 2007 at 22:36 UTC
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrpgraph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon i-series LRGB
Exposure: 90 minutes, L 45 minutes RGB 15 minutes each (5 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 33% size


Simeis 147, Supernova Remnant in Taurus

Simeis 147 Supernova Remnant

 

Object(s): Simeis 147 Sh2-240, Supernova Remnant in Taurus
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: November 11-17, 2007 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ @ f/5, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha
Exposure: Ha 675 minutes (11h:15m) (45 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: Shown at 25% size


IC1848, HII Region in Cassiopeia

IC1848

 

Object(s): IC 1848, HII Region in Cassiopeia
Observing Site: Azor Observatory, Las Rozas, Madrid,Spain
Date: Data acquired between October 7 and November 7, 2007 
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M @ -20șC
Telescope: ASA N10 Astrograph @ f/3.6, Losmandy G-11 mount
Filters: Astrodon 6nm H alpha, SII and OIII
Exposure: Ha 480 minutes, OIII 300 minutes, SII 300 minutes (30 min subs)
Processing Software: Maxim DL, Photoshop
Comments: HST palette, shown at 33% size. 


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