Starship Asterisk*

The cosmic Horseshoe Just returned from a trip to Namibia and decided that my first processed image will be this challenging tiny object - even with a 24" RC scope this object - only 10" in diameter, is a tough one. At first glance in the full frame it is very hard to see... Only after enl...

I had a little time to process... For full resolution please visit: https://pbase.com/tango33/namibia_202223 And choose 'Original' under the image... Cheers, Kfir Simon The Cartwheel galaxy: https://a4.pbase.com/g13/85/890385/2/173423328.147e2555.JPEG The Southern Crab nebula: https://a4.pbase.com/g...

A few new images from the last trip to Namibia. For full resolution - press 'Original' under the image on my site: https://pbase.com/tango33/namibia_202223 Thanks, Kfir Simon Fleming 1: https://a4.pbase.com/g13/85/890385/2/173975993.46d06a11.JPEG The Egg nebula: https://a4.pbase.com/g13/85/890385/3/...

Although NOT a planet...it still moves...

Pluto's movement in August 2023...
Full frame:
https://pbase.com/tango33/image/173942745/original
Kfir Simon

Hi, Messier 61 - a deep view with Ha added Full resolution 6100X4300 Pixels...: https://pbase.com/tango33/image/173483027 https://a4.pbase.com/g13/85/890385/3/173483027.891991ff.JPEG https://a4.pbase.com/o12/85/890385/1/173483027.sY7t1nl9.M61small2.jpg The fighting dragons starless mosaic: Full reso...

Hi, A few new images foe 2023... For full resolution and imaging details: https://pbase.com/tango33/namibia_2022 Thanks, Kfir Simon Messier 17 mosaic: https://a4.pbase.com/g13/85/890385/2/173323231.d6fca1ac.JPEG Messier 51: https://a4.pbase.com/g13/85/890385/2/173316921.9b9bd729.JPEG IC 4633: https:...

Hi, I finally had some time to process... Here are a few new images. Since the images here are extremely downsized please see the full resolution and details here: https://pbase.com/tango33/namibia_new Thanks for looking! Kfir Simon R Corona Australis region: https://a4.pbase.com/g13/85/890385/2/173...

Hi,

Sorry about this...
"Be 149" is the catalogic name in TheskyX.
The correct referrence is Bernes 149 (Be 149 for shortcut....)

The 2 bright stars are at:
Ra: 16h 08m
Dec: -39d 05m

Thanks,

Kfir

Hi, Although l imaged this remarkable nebula before - l couldn't resist aiming the new 24" telescope at Tivoli farm to it once more. In order to cover most of this vast nebula - a 2 frame mosaic was made. During processing - l noticed an unknown reddish region in the nebula. To confirm this - l...

A rarely imaged gem - R Aquarii: Full details and resolutions: https://pbase.com/tango33/namibia_new Thanks for looking! Kfir Simon https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/172749323.nP6DwnE8.jpg Side by side comparison with the Ha data used as luminance: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/172749341.r...

A few new images for May 22: Full details and resolution: https://pbase.com/tango33/new_images I hope you will like them! All the best, Kfir Simon The Prawn nebula: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/172344840.c4VfJtJw.jpg Messier 31: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/172344830.Hs28a9CK.jpg The...

Hello, Finally had some time to process images from the last visit in Tivoli farm, Namibia. Since the images posted here are greatly resolution reduced - please visit my gallery for full details and resolution: https://pbase.com/tango33/new_images Thank you, Kfir Simon The Prawn nebula: https://a4.p...

The "Mask" nebula or CVMP 1 Full resolution and details: https://pbase.com/tango33/new_images https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/172238985.vsgGPtaf.jpg And the full frame....can you see the other PN? https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/172237954.86IrMhL1.jpg All the best, Kfir Simon

NGC 6188 region This is the 'First light' image with a new RASA 14" F2.2 in Tivoli farm Namibia. It is mounted on a Astelco NTM-500 direct drive mount The camera is QHY600 Pro camera with 9600X6422 3.76um x 3.76um pixels This image was composed from 6 filters data: Ha,O3,S2,R,G,B Ha - 5X7 minut...

NGC 6188 region This is the 'First light' image with a new RASA 14" F2.2 in Tivoli farm Namibia. It is mounted on a Astelco NTM-500 direct drive mount The camera is QHY600 Pro camera with 9600X6422 3.76um x 3.76um pixels This image was composed from 6 filters data: Ha,O3,S2,R,G,B Ha - 5X7 minut...

Hello, I Just finished this project (literally as I'm typing this...) I hope you will like it. Full resolution: https://pbase.com/tango33/new_images All the best, Kfir Simon imaging data: Taken over 11 nights in August 2021 Imaging dates 4-14 - every 2 nights (all images were taken at about 22:00 UT...

Messier 51 imaged from Namibia (23 Deg South!!!)


The Flame nebula and Alnitac:


Full resolution and imaging details:
https://pbase.com/tango33/new_images

Thanks,

Kfir Simon

Hello, Here are a few new images. Larger versions and details: https://pbase.com/tango33/new_images All the best, Kfir Simon Abell 24 Planetary nebula: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/171527742.jgIOSuss.jpg NGC 4361 Planetary nebula: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/171330648.oBQNqgZn.jpg N...

A few fresh images... PLEASE see the full resolution by choosing "original" under the image at my site - the images posted here a heavily downscaled! Larger versions: https://pbase.com/tango33/new_images Thanks for looking! Kfir Simon NGC 3293 cluster: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/...

A few new images for a happier new year... Albireo: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/171330409.3GNXNKXZ.jpg Messier 63: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/171330412.p6ptG7kv.jpg Leo I galaxy: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/171330411.yXWrqo37.jpg LDN 115 region: https://a4.pbase.com/g12/8...

Yep...
One more conjunction to the arsenal...

Imaged by Chilescope 1M RC @ F6.8
Processed by me,

Kfir Simon

https://pbase.com/tango33/image/171292372

M51 In a wide field This 1.5X1.5 wide field shows the beautiful M 51. In this deep image you can find many small galaxies in the background. This Northern object DEC +47 was suprisingly imaged from Namibia at 23 DEG SOUTH!!! Due to the absolute darkest skies in Tivoli - some frames were imaged 8 deg...

2 Versions of NGC 3572: Full resolution RGB: https://pbase.com/tango33/image/170169772/original Full resolution Hubble color mapping: https://pbase.com/tango33/image/170169774/original Cheers, Kfir Simon https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/170169772.Aite784K.jpg https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2...

HH46 -47 with HH47B Jet Widefield full resolution: https://pbase.com/tango33/image/170372551/original Closeup full resolution: https://pbase.com/tango33/image/170569539/original Thanks, Kfir Simon https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/170569539.s4cQNZfp.jpg https://a4.pbase.com/g12/85/890385/2/170372...

A couple of galaxies: NGC 4151 and NGC 4145

Full resolution:
https://pbase.com/tango33/image/170376013/original

All the best,

Kfir Simon