Starship Asterisk*

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:28 am**

Explanation: Brilliant Perseid fireballs captured on 12 of August 2018 at 21:55 UT over Bieszczady mountains in Poland. This particular place is considered without doubts as the darkest site in Poland. Particularly bright event (-8 mag) that displayed near zenith.

52x30 second exposures at ISO 3200, full-frame DSLR camera with 14 mm lens @ F/2.8.

Brilliant Perseid fireballs
Copyright: Damian Demendecki
https://image.ibb.co/hjuFtK/fireballs.jpg

I am sorry for hotlinking to the big image I hope now everything is OK.

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:06 pm**

"The greatest show"

On the night of August 11th I climbed up to a mountain hut in the French Alps. It took me about 7-8 hours to get to the hut with all my photography gear. I had planned this shot for a more than 2 years.

As you can see in the photo, The Perseids fly over the sky with the presence of Mars and Saturn. Also, you can see the highest mountain in the European Union, the always magnificent Mont Blanc, in the French Alps.
Surrounded by two glaciers that converge a bit further down, you can see both of them in the image, the Mer de Glace which flows for a total distance of 12 kilometres, covering an area of 32 square kilometres in the central third of the Mont Blanc massif. On the left hand side you can spot the Leschaux Glacier and its hut (the light just next to the glacier).
In addition, if you take a deeper look, just below the Grandes Jorasses mountain range you will be able to see climbers trying to summit the mountain with the first lights (you can see their headlamps).
As always, we were gifted with an spectacular perseids show at almost 3000m high.

Photo in HD: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/njr ... D.jpg?dl=0

Copyright: Álvaro Pérez & Jose Manuel Pérez Alonso (www.scapenature.com)

Shot taken with Sony A7R III and Laowa 15mm f2.0

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/x2a ... 0.jpg?dl=0

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:29 pm**

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https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/_vO_Q-h ... hqkGbg.jpg

Ngc 7023 and Vdb141, Lvv 22h.

Full version & infos: https://www.max-astrophotographie.fr/ngc7023andvdb141

in Vdb141 The conical-shaped collapse, the bok globe called CB230 has two stars in formation.

In the center of the nebula of the iris in the dust is formed a young star hot and massive and it is she who illuminates the nebula in blue.

22h laying total, 92x600s L, 12x600s R, 12x600G, 12x600sB.
Williams Optics Flt98, Atik 383L +

My website : https://www.max-astrophotographie.fr/

Maxime Tessier

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:46 pm**

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Mosaic of 18 panels, the Milky Way above the sea of clouds next to the observatory at Roque de los Muchachos in La Palma on the end of Calima (Canary Islands)

8sx5 per panel at 12800iso, 18 panels. Sony A7s Samyang 35mm T1.5 @ f / 2.8

Full version : https://www.max-astrophotographie.fr/mo ... macanaries

My website : https://www.max-astrophotographie.fr/

Maxime Tessier

Posted: **Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:34 pm**

Giacobini–Zinner (21P) 2018-08-17
http://astrofotky.cz/~Konihlav
Copyright: Pavel Pech

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2018 4:54 am**

Narrowband M8

http://www.deepskyobjects.com/Nebulae/M8_LSHO.asp
Copyright: Behyar Bakhshandeh

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http://www.deepskyobjects.com/

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:23 am**

The Pacman Nebula - NGC 281

Pacman Nebula - NGC 281 by Alessandro Carrozzi, on Flickr

Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2018 10:57 am**

The famous Eagle nebula in Hubble color mapping.

Larger versions:
http://www.pbase.com/tango33/image/168010495/original

Since we can't attach the full resolution here - Please use the "Original" tab under the image on my site to see it's full resolution glory.

Thanks,

Kfir Simon

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Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2018 7:51 pm**

Rarely imaged faint Molecular Clouds in Cepheus: MBM 163 - 165 (Magnani, Blitz & Mundy), LBN 569
www.mauricetoet.nl
Copyright: Maurice Toet
https://www.mauricetoet.nl/DeepSky/i-5Z9v6J4/A

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https://www.mauricetoet.nl/DeepSky/i-GgxGf8N/A

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Posted: **Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:58 pm**

Comet 21P/Giacobinni-Zinner, 21 Aug-2018, CPH DK
https://www.astrobin.com/users/nvcchr1/
Copyright: Niels V. Christensen

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Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:02 am**

Elephant Trunk Nebula.

If you are tired of looking at narrow band images of Elephant Trunk nebula, here is a closeup using RGB filters. I think it looks pretty cool.

Details at:

https://peternagy.smugmug.com/Telescope ... -j7bctvt/A

IC1396: Elephant Trunk Nebula. RGB + pseudo-Luminance. 0.96"/pixel image scale.

Astrodon Red filter, 17 x 7 minutes
Astrodon Green filter, 16 x 7 minutes
Astrodon Blue filter, 17 x 7 minutes

TEC 140 APO F/7 with Astro-Physics A-P1100GTO GEM. QSI660wsg. OAG and Ultrastar autoguider, Optec Handy Stepper Motor focuser.

Captured and automated with SGP. Calibration (including Dark Subtraction) and Post-processed with PixInsight. PHD2 settings: RA Aggressiveness: 60, RA Hysteresis: 10, Max RA/Dec Duration: 2000, Min Move: 0.45, Calibration Steps: 350msec, Auto/Resist Switching, Extreme dithering and Settled at < 1.0, 3 sec guiding exposure.

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:57 am**

Time-lapse of Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner From 8/17/2018 1:08 to 4:04 a.m. PDT by Transient Astronomer, on Flickr

Video Credit and Copyright Tom Masterson

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:14 am**

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Now that our red neighbor is retreating, the storm is dwindling and the details are coming, pity that the apparent diameter is rapidly diminishing as the phase progresses.
Despite the difficulties, this is the right time to get great photos in the visible and infrared wavelengths (photos below).
Syrtis Major and Hellas stand out in the foreground in this image, but many formations have become visible.
https://www.astrobin.com/full/363340/0/?nc=user

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:51 am**

Andromeda Galaxy closeup!

Spent two nights in July and August to collect photons of our neighbors in space - M31.
Used a 10inch Newtonian reflector and Nikon DSLR.

(c) 2018 by Michael Schmidt

Bigger: https://astrob.in/full/363217/0/?nc=Sky ... dorf&real=

clear skies,
Michael

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:52 am**

HHV wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:51 am Andromeda Galaxy closeup!

Spent two nights in July and August to collect photons of our neighbors in space - M31.
Used a 10inch Newtonian reflector and Nikon DSLR.

Click to view full size image
clear skies,
Michael

The full size image is very tiny. Have you got a bigger one?

Ann

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:54 am**

Ann wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:52 am
The full size image is very tiny. Have you got a bigger one?

Ann

Hi Ann!

Of course I do have...don't know why that img2 does not work, always just get those thumbnails, preview as well as image itself
which actually is linked to a much, much bigger version. Edited and tried different settings, still just a thumbnail preview, but now
you do get a bigger image linked.

best regards,
Michael

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 9:39 am**

HHV wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:54 am
Ann wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:52 am
The full size image is very tiny. Have you got a bigger one?

Ann
Hi Ann!

Of course I do have...don't know why that img2 does not work, always just get those thumbnails, preview as well as image itself
which actually is linked to a much, much bigger version. Edited and tried different settings, still just a thumbnail preview, but now
you do get a bigger image linked.

best regards,
Michael

Contact bystander or geckzilla. They should be able to help you.

Ann

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:47 am**

The Cocoon Nebula (SH2-125)
33.5 h H-a/L/RGB image, taken with a Celestron RASA and a ZWO ASI1600mmc
with Baader Filters at the Baerenstein Observatory in Saxony/Germany.

High resolution image: http://www.sternwarte-baerenstein.de/up ... ighres.jpg
AstroBin: https://www.astrobin.com/full/362666/0/

Recording data:
Baader f/2 Highspeed 2" H-Alpha Filter: 435x100"
Baader Luminance 2": 729x30"
Baader R 2": 362x50"
Baader G 2": 331x50"
Baader B 2": 410x50

Marcel Drechsler
Baerenstein Observatory

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 12:23 pm**

Marcel_Drechsler wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:47 am The Cocoon Nebula (SH2-125)
33.5 h H-a/L/RGB image, taken with a Celestron RASA and a ZWO ASI1600mmc
with Baader Filters at the Baerenstein Observatory in Saxony/Germany.

High resolution image: http://www.sternwarte-baerenstein.de/up ... ighres.jpg
AstroBin: https://www.astrobin.com/full/362666/0/

Recording data:
Baader f/2 Highspeed 2" H-Alpha Filter: 435x100"
Baader Luminance 2": 729x30"
Baader R 2": 362x50"
Baader G 2": 331x50"
Baader B 2": 410x50

Marcel Drechsler
Baerenstein Observatory

Congratulations on your first post here. Your picture is beautiful and interesting.

Ann

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 1:34 pm**

HHV wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:54 am
Ann wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:52 am
The full size image is very tiny. Have you got a bigger one?

Ann
Hi Ann!

Of course I do have...don't know why that img2 does not work, always just get those thumbnails, preview as well as image itself
which actually is linked to a much, much bigger version. Edited and tried different settings, still just a thumbnail preview, but now
you do get a bigger image linked.

best regards,
Michael

At Astrobin, there is a share button with the option to set to "forums", and image size to "full" with "yes" on thumbnail. The code it generates will do this:

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 2:48 pm**

Mars on August 25th, 01:58ut. Olympus Mons at the limb (Top-R), Elysium Planitia (L-Cntr).

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:36 pm**

HHV wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:54 am
Of course I do have...don't know why that img2 does not work, always just get those thumbnails, preview as well as image itself
which actually is linked to a much, much bigger version. Edited and tried different settings, still just a thumbnail preview, but now
you do get a bigger image linked.

Maybe because the image you are linking to IS a thumbnail image

Code: Select all

[IMG]https://astrob.in/363217/0/rawthumb/gallery/get.jpg?insecure[/IMG]

edit: I see geckzilla has already given you a more definitive answer

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:43 pm**

bystander wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:36 pm
HHV wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 7:54 am
Of course I do have...don't know why that img2 does not work, always just get those thumbnails, preview as well as image itself
which actually is linked to a much, much bigger version. Edited and tried different settings, still just a thumbnail preview, but now
you do get a bigger image linked.
Maybe because the image you are linking to IS a thumbnail image
Code: Select all
[IMG]https://astrob.in/363217/0/rawthumb/gallery/get.jpg?insecure[/IMG]
edit: I see geckzilla has already given you a more definitive answer

Good Evening!

I‘ve done that, my thumbnail opens already to a larger version, but my preview window is far smaller than those of the other posts here.

best regards,
Michael

Posted: **Sun Aug 26, 2018 11:05 pm**

HHV wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 8:43 pm
bystander wrote: ↑Sun Aug 26, 2018 3:36 pm
Maybe because the image you are linking to IS a thumbnail image
Code: Select all
[IMG]https://astrob.in/363217/0/rawthumb/gallery/get.jpg?insecure[/IMG]
I‘ve done that, my thumbnail opens already to a larger version, but my preview window is far smaller than those of the other posts here.

I don't think you understand. If I plug the url above directly into my browser, I get exactly the thumbnail shown,
(https://cdn.astrobin.com/thumbs/CAJnB8x ... fSz1-F.png). The problem is not a display problem on this end.

Posted: **Mon Aug 27, 2018 4:56 am**

NGC6914, vdb131, vdb132 - Reflection Nebula
Copyright: Sergio Kaminsky
http://www.myastroscience.com/ngc6914nebula

Starship Asterisk*

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Dust coming down, details showing!

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Mars - August 25th

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