Astrophotography and Astronomy
Dark nebulae are dense clouds of interstellar gas and dust that block the light of stars or glowing nebulae behind them. They appear in the sky as dark, silhouette-like regions set against brighter backgrounds. Astronomically, dark nebulae are primarily composed of cold molecular hydrogen and dust particles. While the dust accounts for only about one […]
My first aurora borealis ever. I am very happy that i had the chance to capture these photos.
Comets are fascinating celestial bodies that are excellent subjects for astrophotography. These “tail stars” consist of ice, dust, and loose rock.
I focus on the brighter comets near earth.
A supernova is an extremely bright and energetic explosion of a massive star. It marks the end of the life cycle of a star that must be at least about 1.4 times the mass of our Sun. The brightness of a supernova can, for a brief period, be as great as the entire galaxy in […]
Singleframe of the Iris Nebula with Meteor/Shooting Star. This time it was neither a plane nor a satellite.
I had the chance to visit the Astro-AG telescope at the Observatory Hoher List.
Planetary nebulae are glowing shells of gas and dust that are formed when a low-mass star reaches the end of its life and runs out of fuel to sustain nuclear fusion in its core. As the star’s core contracts and heats up, the outer layers of the star expand and are ejected into space, forming […]
Emission nebulae are fascinating – mostly red – objects for astrophotographers. These interstellar gas clouds shine on their own, stimulated by the energetic UV radiation of nearby hot stars.
Globular clusters are fascinating objects for astrophotography, characterized by their dense collection of thousands or even millions of ancient stars.
My focus is on objects from the Melotte Catalogue, though I do not limit myself to it.
Open star clusters are beautiful astronomical objects that are excellent for astrophotography. These clusters of stars consist of a few dozen to thousands of stars.
My focus is on the Melotte Catalogue, but I also select additional objects.
