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All deep sky images below were taken with the stock unless otherwise noted. Filters used are noted where relevant; unless noted, images used a mix of dual-band and broadband filters or no filter at all depending on target and conditions.
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Deep Sky
Emission & Reflection Nebulae
Cone Nebula, Christmas Tree Cluster & Hubble's Variable Nebula
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 1320 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
IC 59 & IC 63 - Ghost of Cassiopeia
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 210 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Chiricahua Mountains, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 1
IC 434 & NGC 2024 - Horsehead & Flame Nebula in Orion
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 1065 min
- Sub length: 10s & 5s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
IC 1396 - Elephant Trunk Nebula in Cepheus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 1400 min
- Sub length: 15s & 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
IC 1805/1795 - Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 2460 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
IC 2118 - Witch Head Nebula in Eridanus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 420 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Chiricahua Mountains, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 1
IC 2177 - Seagull Nebula in Canis Major/Monoceros
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 765 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
IC 5146 - Cocoon Nebula in Cygnus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 645 min
- Sub length: 20s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
M8 - Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 345 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Sonoita, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 3
M17 - Swan Nebula in Sagittarius
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 285 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Sonoita, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 3
M42/M43 - Orion Nebula
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 360 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
M78 - Reflection Nebula in Orion
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 720 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 281 - Pacman Nebula in Cassiopeia
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 660 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 2174 - Monkey Head Nebula in Gemini
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 450 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 2237 - Rosette Nebula in Monoceros
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 860 min
- Sub length: 20s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 7000 - North America Nebula (Cygnus Wall)
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 600 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Chiricahua Sky Village, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 1
NGC 7380 - Wizard Nebula in Cepheus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 210 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 7822 - Emission Nebula in Cepheus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 870 min
- Sub length: 15s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
M8 & M20 - Lagoon & Trifid Nebulae in Sagittarius
- Telescope: Seestar S30 Pro
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 100 min
- Sub length: 30s
- Location: Chiricahua Mountains, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 1
NGC 7000 - North America Nebula (S30 Pro)
- Telescope: Seestar S30 Pro
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 167 min
- Sub length: 30s
- Location: Mt Graham, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 2
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
- Telescope: Seestar S30 Pro
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 60 min
- Sub length: 30s
- Location: Baboquivari, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 2
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Wolf-Rayet Shell Nebulae
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Supernova Remnants
IC 443 - Jellyfish Nebula in Gemini
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 1400 min
- Sub length: 15s & 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
M1 - Crab Nebula in Taurus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 180 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
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Planetary Nebulae
M27 - Dumbbell Nebula in Vulpecula
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 133 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Mt Graham, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 2
NGC 1360 - Robin's Egg Nebula in Fornax
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 440 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
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Globular Clusters
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Galaxies
IC 10 - Irregular Galaxy in Cassiopeia
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 360 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
IC 342/Caldwell 5 - Hidden Galaxy in Camelopardalis
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 1170 min
- Sub length: 20s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
M31 - Andromeda Galaxy
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 620 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
M33 - Triangulum Galaxy
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 485 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Chiricahua Mountains, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 1
M77 - Seyfert Galaxy in Cetus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 260 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 147 & 185 - Andromeda Galaxy Satellites in Cassiopeia
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 600 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 253 - Sculptor Galaxy
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 180 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Chiricahua Mountains, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 1
NGC 6946 - Fireworks Galaxy in Cepheus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 720 min
- Sub length: 20s
- Location: Okie-Tex Star Party
- Sky Quality: Bortle 1
NGC 7331 - Deer Lick Group in Pegasus (Supernova SN2025rbs visible)
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 345 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
NGC 2671 - Galaxy in Puppis
- Telescope: Seestar S30 Pro
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 60 min
- Sub length: 30s
- Location: Baboquivari, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 2
M104 - Sombrero Galaxy in Virgo
- Telescope: Seestar S30 Pro
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 42 min
- Sub length: 30s
- Location: Whipple Obs, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 3
NGC 4236 - Barred Spiral Galaxy in Draco
- Telescope: Seestar S30 Pro
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 1040 min
- Sub length: 20s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
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Open Star Clusters
M11 - Wild Duck Cluster in Scutum
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 170 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
M45 - Pleiades/Subaru Cluster in Taurus
- Telescope: Vaonis Vespera II
- Sensor: IMX585
- Integration time: 140 min
- Sub length: 10s
- Location: Tucson, AZ
- Sky Quality: Bortle 5
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Solar System
The Moon
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Dwarf Planets
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Comets
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Landscapes
Nightscape - Oracle State Park
- Camera: Nikon D5300
- Lens: Rokinon 14mm f/2.8
- Location: Oracle State Park, AZ
Venus over Ironwood Forest National Monument
- Camera: Seestar S30 Pro (wide-angle sensor)
- Location: Ironwood Forest National Monument, AZ
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