M20 The Trifid Nebula - unprocessed image. It is a rare "three-in-one" nebula, containing an emission nebula (red), a reflection nebula (blue), and a dark nebula (the distinct "lanes").
Last image for the Odyssey Pro (didn’t notice the battery was low). #M20 #TheTrifidNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M5 Cluster - telescope processed image. M5 is one of the oldest globular clusters, with an estimated age of 13 billion years—nearly as old as the universe itself.
M5 Cluster - unprocessed image. M5 is one of the oldest globular clusters, with an estimated age of 13 billion years—nearly as old as the universe itself.
Next up is #M5 #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / NGC 5195 Galaxy - telescope processed image. M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy (NGC 5194) It was the first celestial object identified as having a spiral structure, a discovery made by Lord Rosse in 1845 using a massive telescope.
M51 The Whirlpool Galaxy / NGC 5195 Galaxy - unprocessed image. NGC 5195: The Companion This dwarf galaxy is passing behind the Whirlpool; its gravitational tug helps trigger the intense star formation seen in M51's spiral arms.
Here is the Odyssey Pro’s observation of #M51 #TheWhirlpoolGalaxy / #NGC5195 #Galaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M13 The Hercules Globular Cluster - telescope processed image. It contains several hundred thousand stars packed into a ball 145 light-years wide, making it one of the oldest objects in the sky.
M13 The Hercules Globular Cluster - unprocessed image. It contains several hundred thousand stars packed into a ball 145 light-years wide, making it one of the oldest objects in the sky.
Last image of the morning. #M13 #TheHerculesGlobularCluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M27 The Dumbbell Nebula - telescope processed image. It was the first planetary nebula ever discovered, spotted by Charles Messier in 1764 while he was hunting for comets.
M27 The Dumbbell Nebula - un processed damage. The glowing gases were expelled by a dying sun-like star, creating a colorful shell that spans nearly 3 light-years across.
Here is #M27 #TheDumbbellNebula as seen by the Odyssey Pro. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M104 The Sombrero Galaxy - telescope processed image. At its heart lies a supermassive black hole with a mass of roughly 10^9 solar masses, one of the most massive known in nearby galaxies.
M104 The Sombrero Galaxy - unprocessed image. It features a remarkably thick dust lane and a bulbous core, housing an estimated 2,000 globular clusters—ten times more than our own Milky Way.
Here is the Odyssey Pro’s observation of #M104 #TheSombreroGalaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M3 Cluster - telescope processed image. M3 contains more than 270 variable stars—the highest count of any globular cluster—helping astronomers measure cosmic distances.
M3 Cluster - unprocessed image. This cluster is roughly 11.4 billion years old and holds about 500,000 stars, orbiting the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
Last image of the morning - #M3 #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M8 The Lagoon Nebula - telescope processed image. This massive cloud of interstellar gas and dust is a birthplace for stars, located about 4,000 light-years away in Sagittarius.
M8 The Lagoon Nebula - unprocessed image. Under dark skies, it appears as a faint, gray smudge. It’s one of only two star-forming regions visible without a telescope.
Next up is #M8 #TheLagoonNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M57 The Ring Nebula - telescope processed image. It's a planetary nebula created by a dying star shedding its outer layers. The "ring" is actually a barrel-shaped cloud of gas.
M57 The Ring Nebula - unprocessed image. Its vibrant colors come from ionized gases: blue from helium in the center, green from oxygen, and red from nitrogen and sulfur on the outer edge.
A fresh image of the object that made me want to have a smart telescope. #M57 #TheRingNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M10 Cluster - telescope processed image. M10 is rushing away from us at about 75 km/s. It’s a massive ball of roughly 100,000 stars located 14,300 light-years away in Ophiuchus.
M10 Cluster - unprocessed image. M10 is "metal-poor," containing only about 3.5% of the heavy elements found in our Sun, proving it formed very early in the universe.
Good Saturday Morning. Took out the Odyssey Pro this morning. It wasn’t out for too long but I got some good images. Starting with #M10 #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
NGC 2371 / NGC 2372 Peanut Nebula - telescope processed image. This is a dual-lobed planetary nebula in Gemini. It was originally thought to be two separate objects, hence the twin NGC designations for its symmetrical halves.
NGC 2371 / NGC 2372 Peanut Nebula - unprocessed image. At its heart lies a scorching white dwarf. It is one of the hottest known stars, emitting intense UV radiation that causes the surrounding "peanut" gas to glow.
Last image for the Odyssey Pro. Here is a view of #NGC2371 / #NGC2372 #ThePeanutNebula. Barely noticable in the center of the image. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
The planet Jupiter as seen by the Odyssey Pro. Jupiter is so massive that it doesn't actually orbit the Sun's center. Both orbit a spot just above the Sun's surface called the barycenter.
Decided to go see the #planet #Jupiter as well. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M109 Galaxy - telescope processed image. M109 is a classic barred spiral galaxy located in Ursa Major. Its prominent central bar and tight spiral arms make it a textbook example of a "theta" shaped galaxy.
M109 Galaxy - unprocessed image. It is a distant neighbor, sitting about 55 million light-years away. Despite its beauty, it’s one of the most distant objects in the original Messier catalog.
Changing to #M109 #Galaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
NGC 2360 Caroline's Cluster - telescope processed image. It was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783. Her brother William dubbed it "Caroline's Cluster," making it a rare deep-sky object named after a female astronomer.
NGC 2360 Caroline's Cluster - unprocessed image. This cluster is a "galactic antique" at roughly 2.2 billion years old. It contains many evolved red giant stars, which is unusual for an open star cluster.
Continuing with #star #clusters, here is #NGC2360 #CarolinesCluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M48 Cluster - telescope processed image. M48 is a "lost" Messier object. Charles Messier recorded its coordinates incorrectly in 1771, so it wasn't officially identified again until the 1950s.
M48 Cluster - unprocessed image. This cluster is roughly 300 million years old. It’s packed with about 80 stars and is visible to the naked eye under very dark skies in the constellation Hydra.
Sharing imaging from the Odyssey Pro from last evening first. Starting with #M48 #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
The moon as seen by the s50. Last night, the Moon was a waxing crescent, a thin silver sliver hanging low in the dusk. Its soft Earthshine revealed the faint, ghostly outline of the full lunar disk.
The moon as seen by the Odyssey Pro. The next full moon arrives on March 3, 2026. That is roughly 9 days from now, as the lunar cycle progresses through its waxing gibbous phase.
The moon as seen by the Dwarf Mini. Many tribes view the Moon as a guardian or grandmother. It controls tides, signals planting seasons, and represents the feminine cycle or a night-time protector of travelers.
Good Sunday morning. Early evening was clear enough to take all the telescopes out. Starting yesterday’s / last nights observations with a view of the #Moon. #unistellar #odysseypro #seestar #S50 #dwarflabs #dwarfmini #space #astronomy #amateur
The planet Jupiter - telescope processed image. Jupiter is a massive gas giant, the largest planet in our solar system. It is famous for its colorful cloud bands and the Great Red Spot, a storm larger than Earth.
Last image of the night for the Odyssey Pro first here is tonight’s observation of the #planet #Jupiter. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M108 - The Surfboard Galaxy - telescope processed image. This barred spiral galaxy is seen nearly edge-on, giving it a long, thin appearance that resembles a surfboard floating in the constellation Ursa Major.
M108 - The Surfboard Galaxy - unprocessed image. It lacks a well-defined bulge and is filled with mottled dust clouds and HII regions, indicating active star formation throughout its disk.
Went to observe the #M108 - #TheSurfboardGalaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
The star Sirius - telescope processed image. Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its luminosity is largely due to its proximity, sitting just 8.6 light-years away.
The star Sirius - unprocessed image. It is a binary system consisting of a main-sequence white star (Sirius A) and a faint white dwarf companion known as "The Pup."
Decided to go see the #star #Sirius again. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M44 - The Beehive Cluster - telescope processed image. Located in Cancer, this cluster is about 600 million years old and sits relatively close to Earth at roughly 577 light-years away.
M44 - The Beehive Cluster - unprocessed image. It contains over 1,000 stars, including a high concentration of red giants and even several confirmed exoplanets orbiting its stars.
Next up is #M44 - #TheBeehiveCluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
NGC 1817 Cluster - telescope processed image. This open cluster in Taurus is roughly 1 billion years old, making it a middle-aged resident of our Milky Way’s outer disk.
NGC 1817 Cluster - unprocessed image. It hosts over 400 stars, appearing as a dense, rich grouping through telescopes, though it is often overshadowed by its neighbor, NGC 1807.
Sharing the results of the Odyssey Pro first. Starting out with #NGC1817 #Star #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
Setting up my stable of telescopes in the backyard for this evening.
Good Thursday evening. Seems that it will be a great evening tonight. Setting up my telescopes. From right to left - #DwarfLabs #DwarfMini , #Seestar #s50 and #Unistellar #OdysseyPro. #space #astronomy #amateur
NGC 7023 The Iris Nebula - telescope processed image by the Odyssey Pro. Unlike many red nebulae, the Iris is a reflection nebula. It glows a brilliant blue because fine dust particles scatter the light from a nearby massive star.
NGC 7023 The Iris Nebula - telescope processed image by the Dwarf Mini. The "petals" of the Iris span about six light-years across. These intricate folds are actually vast clouds of gas and dust being sculpted by intense stellar winds.
NGC 7023 The Iris Nebula - telescope processed image by the s50. Scientists have found polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) here—complex, carbon-based molecules that are essentially the "soot" of the universe.
Last image of the morning from all 3 telescopes - #NGC7023 #TheIrisNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur #seestar #S50 #dwarflabs #dwarfmini
The moon as seen by the Odyssey. Ancient Egypt: The moon was linked to Thoth, the god of wisdom and magic. He was believed to be the "night sun," watching over the earth when the actual sun set.
The moon as seen by the s50. A bit of pink hue due to the Moon and Sky Light Filter. Mayan Civilization: The Maya viewed the moon as a powerful goddess named Ix Chel. She represented fertility and medicine, governing everything from childbirth to tides.
The moon as seen by the Dwarf Mini. Ancient Greece: They personified the moon as Selene, a titan who drove a silver chariot across the sky each night to pull the moon along its celestial path.
The Odyssey Pro is getting into the comparisons as well. Here is the #Moon. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur #seestar #S50 #dwarflabs #dwarfmini
NGC 5033 Galaxy - telescope processed image. Its supermassive black hole is strangely displaced from the galaxy's kinematic center, likely the result of a past merger with another galaxy.
NGC 5033 Galaxy - unprocessed image. It is often nicknamed the "Octopus" because its sprawling, warped spiral arms look like long, tangled tentacles stretching into space.
Last image for the Odyssey Pro for this morning. Here is #NGC5033 #Galaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
NGC 5728 Galaxy - telescope processed image. NGC 5728 is a Seyfert 2 galaxy, meaning its core is incredibly energetic but the galaxy itself remains clearly visible, unlike brighter quasars.
NGC 5728 Galaxy - unprocessed image. Its supermassive black hole is hidden by a dust "donut," forcing ultraviolet light out of the ends into two massive ionization cones.
Next up is #NGC5728 #Galaxy. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M107 Cluster - telescope processed image. Unlike most globulars, M107 is very "loose," with large gaps between stars that make its dark dust lanes visible near the core.
M107 Cluster - unprocessed image. It was the last globular cluster added to the Messier catalog (in 1947), though Pierre Méchain originally found it in 1782.
Last in the trio of #star clusters for this morning, here is #M107 #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M10 Cluster - telescope processed image. M10 is "metal-poor," containing only about 3.5% of the heavy elements found in our Sun, reflecting its birth in the early universe.
M10 Cluster - unprocessed image. Despite its dense core, M10 has surprisingly few "blue stragglers"—stars that look young because they collided or merged.
Next up is #M10 #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
M5 Cluster - telescope processed image. M5 is one of the oldest globular clusters, with an estimated age of 13 billion years—nearly as old as the universe itself.
M5 Cluster - unprocessed image. It’s a "pulsating" city of stars, containing over 100 known variables, which astronomers use to measure cosmic distances.
Decided to image a trio of #star clusters this morning with the Odyssey Pro. Here is #M5 #Cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
The Moon - telescope processed image. The Moon is a Waning Gibbous. It is currently 71% illuminated, shrinking each night as it heads toward the Third Quarter phase on February 9.
Took out the Odyssey Pro this morning for some imaging as well. Starting out with the #Moon. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur
