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Remote Astrophotography Using Slooh.com

Mastering Linear and Non-linear Images in Astronomical Photo Processing

  • Image Processing / PixInsight / Slooh
  • October 30, 2023

In astronomical photo processing, you often hear the words ‘stretched’ and ‘linear’ to describe the state of an image. Often a linear image is quite dark, except for the very brightest parts of the...

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M27 Captured Using Vaonis Stellina Smart Telescope

  • Astronomy Beginner / Image Processing / Photos / PixInsight
  • October 1, 2023

I recently acquired a Vaonis Stellina smart telescope and have been taking images from my backyard. Images include the Sun, Moon, various nebulae, galaxies, and stars. I acquired a Stelling because it offers a...

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Using NarrowbandNormalization To Enhance Your Narrowband Images

  • Blog / Image Processing / PixInsight
  • September 6, 2023

Normalization in the context of multi-channel image processing is a process where you scale an image’s pixel values to fall within a particular range, to make it easier to synchronize the brightness levels of...

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Investigating the Robin’s Egg Nebula

  • Astronomy Beginner / Blog / Photos / TelescopeLive
  • August 29, 2023

Introducing the Robin’s Egg Nebula, or NGC 1360 for the space enthusiasts. Located 1,100 light years away within our Milky Way galaxy, this cosmic beauty is illuminated by a binary system at its core,...

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Mastering LRGB Astrophotography Processing with Siril: A Comprehensive Guide

  • Astronomy Beginner / Image Processing / Siril / Slooh
  • August 28, 2023

I created a script for Siril that takes as its input, calibrated L, R, G, and B images and produces a final image that’s ready for finishing touches, or saving to a preferred format...

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Processing the Sample Image of Messier 20 using Siril

  • Blog / Image Processing / Siril / Slooh
  • August 27, 2023

This article is a companion to the article, Streamline Your Astrophotography Experience with Siril and Siril Scripts, and assumes that you have an integrated, pre-processed RGB image available on your Siril desktop. I assume...

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Streamline Your Astrophotography Experience with Siril and Siril Scripts

  • Blog / Image Processing / Siril / Slooh
  • August 27, 2023

Siril is powerful astronomical processing software used by new and veteran astrophotographers. Siril has many tools and features that make it ideal for processing your astronomical images. In this article, we will explore the...

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Getting Started with Stellarium

  • Astronomy Beginner / Blog / Slooh
  • August 25, 2023

Stellarium is a freely available planetarium application that is popular in the astronomy community because it provides a realistic view of the sky and what objects look like through your telescope. The level of...

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M4-Class Solar Flare from AR3372

  • Blog / Image Processing / Photos / Slooh
  • July 28, 2023

I created a new ad to run on SpaceWeather.com based on a flare that was caught on the Slooh.com Canary 5 Solar Telescope: The flare came from the active region AR3372 and was an...

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Slooh.com Updated – Working on Updates to the Book

  • Blog / Slooh
  • July 18, 2023

On July 17, 2023, Slooh.com updated the dashboard and some functionality. The updates affect the Slooh.com Handbook so I am presently working on updating the content; there’ll be a bunch of new screenshots and...

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Located within the constellation Orion, NGC 1788 i Located within the constellation Orion, NGC 1788 is a reflection nebula that often goes unnoticed due to its proximity to Orion's prominent stars. This image highlights the nebula's faint glow, illuminated by the light of young stars embedded within the gas and dust clouds.

While appearing isolated, NGC 1788 is influenced by stellar winds and radiation from nearby stars, shaping its structure and contributing to its unique morphology. The nebula serves as a stellar nursery, harboring young stars in their early stages of development.

#NGC1788 #ReflectionNebula #Orion #Constellation #Astrophotography #Space #Universe #Stars #Nebula #Astronomy #Astrophysics #Science #DeepSkyObject #Nebulae #StarFormation #StellarNursery
The Milky Way galaxy, our galactic home, stretches The Milky Way galaxy, our galactic home, stretches across this image in a breathtaking display of stars, gas, and dust. This massive, barred spiral galaxy spans an estimated 100,000 light-years in diameter and contains billions of stars, including our own Sun. The dark patches within the Milky Way are not empty spaces, but rather dense clouds of interstellar dust obscuring the light from the stars behind them.

When we observe the Milky Way from Earth, we look at it edge-on from within one of its spiral arms. This perspective gives us a unique view of its structure, with the galactic center appearing as a brighter, denser region. Images like this allow astronomers to study the formation and evolution of galaxies, gaining a deeper understanding of our place in the universe.

#MilkyWay #galaxy #astronomy #space #universe #stars #dustclouds #galacticcenter #spiralarms #science #exploration #discovery #astrophotography #nightsky #longexposure
Captured this mesmerizing display of the Northern Captured this mesmerizing display of the Northern Lights just outside Toronto on October 10th, the night of the major G4 geomagnetic storm. It was an incredible experience to witness the sky come alive with vibrant colors, dancing and swirling overhead.

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Behold the majestic NGC 1291! ✨ This lenticular Behold the majestic NGC 1291! ✨ This lenticular galaxy, located about 33 million light-years away in Eridanus's constellation, is a captivating sight. 🔭

NGC 1291's unique structure features a bright central bar surrounded by a vast, star-forming ring. 💫 This cosmic beauty is believed to be around 12 billion years old, making it a relic from the early universe. 🌌

The central bar of NGC 1291 plays a crucial role in channeling gas and dust towards the galaxy's core, fueling intense star formation activity. This ongoing star formation process is evident in the vibrant blue color of the ring surrounding the bar, which is a telltale sign of young, hot stars.

In addition to its captivating appearance, NGC 1291 is also a valuable source of information for astronomers studying galaxy evolution. By observing the distribution of stars and gas within this galaxy, scientists can gain insights into the processes that have shaped its structure and composition over billions of years.

NGC 1291 is a truly remarkable object, and its beauty and scientific significance make it a worthy subject of contemplation for anyone with an interest in the cosmos. 🔭

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This stunning spiral galaxy, located about 15 mill This stunning spiral galaxy, located about 15 million light-years away, is a real head-turner! NGC 1313 is known for its unusual, off-center bar and its intense star formation, making it a hotbed for new stars. ✨

Fun Fact: NGC 1313 is also called the "Topsy-Turvy Galaxy" because its axis of rotation seems misaligned with its bar – it's like a cosmic rebel! 🌌

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✨ IC 1613: A 'Cosmic Island' Unveiled 🌌 Drif ✨ IC 1613: A 'Cosmic Island' Unveiled 🌌

Drifting about 2.3 million light-years away in the constellation Cetus, this dwarf irregular galaxy is a fascinating member of our Local Group. Its lack of dust and its relative isolation makes it a unique laboratory for astronomers to study star formation and the evolution of galaxies. 🔭

IC 1613 is also known for its low surface brightness, meaning it's quite faint and challenging to observe. But with the right tools, we can uncover its secrets! ✨ #IC1613 #dwarfgalaxy #irregulargalaxy #astronomy #space #nightsky #universe #astrophotography #cosmos #science #galaxy #deepsky #stargazing #astrophysics
This breathtaking image captures the captivating i This breathtaking image captures the captivating interplay between Barnard 86, a dark nebula teeming with star formation, and its luminous neighbor, the young star cluster NGC 6520. 🌌

Located approximately 6,000 light-years away, Barnard 86 is a stellar nursery where new stars are born. The dark cloud obscures the light from background stars, creating a striking silhouette against the vibrant backdrop of the Large Sagittarius Star Cloud. 💫

NGC 6520, a sparkling cluster of young, hot stars, likely formed from the same cosmic material as Barnard 86. This cluster is a testament to the ongoing cycle of stellar birth and evolution in our universe. 🌠

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🐺 Cosmic Wolf! Prowling through the southern co 🐺 Cosmic Wolf! Prowling through the southern constellation of Chamaeleon, the Dark Wolf Nebula (Sandqvist 17) is a captivating sight. Unlike bright nebulae, this one is a dark silhouette against the starry backdrop, hiding the birth of new stars within its dusty depths. 

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