M81 (Bode's Galaxy) is Astronomy Magazine APOD

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Hi all, my M81 (Bode's Galaxy) with Holberg IX was  featured by Astronomy Magazine (Astronomy.com) today (Monday), 28 May 18 as their Astronomy Picture of the Day! Here is a screengrab from their site:

Original image is here: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/M81_23Jan18.htm

Asteroid video

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Hi all - During a session earlier this year, I picked up an asteroid that was only discovered a few years ago (video of what I picked up is below). I was using the TOA-130F telescope. In the past, I picked up one only *2 weeks* after it was first discovered. Close! In any case, I certainly enjoy the science side. :)

Seagull Nebula is Astronomy Magazine APOD

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Hi all, my Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) was recently featured by Astronomy Magazine!

Published as Astronomy Magazine Picture of the Day, 16 Apr 18 (screenshot).
    - also on Twitter, here. 

Original image is here: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/IC2177_13Jan16.htm

:)

M81 - Bode's Galaxy

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Hi all, here is the latest result!

M81 - NGC 3031 (Bode's Galaxy, with faint Holmberg IX)
TOA-130F, EM200, QSI690wsg
18x10min L, 2x5min R, 3x5min ea GB (bin2x2); 10xdarks/flats/fdarks/bias

More details/larger: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/M81_23Jan18.htm

NGC 2264 (Cone Nebula) and surroundings

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Hi everyone, here is my latest processed result... a close look at the Cone Nebula! :)

NGC 2264 (Cone Nebula) and surroundings (a close look)
TOA-130F, EM200, QSI690wsg
8x20min Ha, 2x5min L (bin1x1); 4x5min ea RGB (bin2x2); 10xdarks/flats/fdarks/bias

Details: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/NGC2264_15Dec17.htm

M33 and NGC 7331 (and Stephan's Quintet)

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Hi all, here are a couple of images I finished recently. The first one (M33) I referenced earlier in the blog (due to publishing by Astronomy Magazine), but just did not put up the image until now :)  As always, more details and larger images available at the links!

M33 (Triangulum Galaxy):

 Details: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/M33_12Dec17.htm

NGC 7331 (plus Stephan's Quintet):

Details: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/NGC7331_12Dec17.htm

Featured in BBC "Sky at Night" Magazine!

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Hi all,

I just received the magazine BBC Sky at Night (February 2018 issue) from the UK... (takes a while to get here :)

My Bubble Nebula image (and small pic of me) featured on pg 31 - HUGE honor!!!

Here is a picture of the magazine (w/inset of feature):

Original image is here: http://jeffjastro.com/dso/NGC7635_3Sep17.htm