Sharpless 152

Sh2-152 is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia, located about 9,460 light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early September.

Sharpless 148

Sh2-148 is an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, located about 18,900 light-years from Earth, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early September.

North America Nebula in Foraxx palette – July 2026

My first try with the Foraxx palette. North America Nebula (C 20) in Foraxx palette: 3 nights in July 2026, 6 h 15 min with the Baader Travel Companion.

Caldwell 20 – North America Nebula

The North America Nebula is a stellar region in the constellation Cygnus about 1,890 light-years away that reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed early August.

North America Nebula in Hubble palette – July 2026

The first light of my ultra narrowband filter set. North America Nebula (C20) in Hubble palette: 3 nights in July 2026, 6 h 15 min with the BTC95. Location: Koblenz, Asterstein.

Caldwell 27 – Crescent Nebula

The Crescent Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, located about 6,700 light-years away, and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed late July.

Crescent Nebula with the VC200L – September 2026

One of three objects in a thoroughly successful week: the Crescent Nebula, NGC 6888.

Rosette Nebula – Mono RGB – February 2026

I photographed the Rosette Nebula again after five years. Several attempts, incorrect framing, discarded color channels, and unfavorable lighting conditions turned the project into an adventure.

Sharpless 119, Aug’25

41 hours of exposure over 14 nights – my most demanding astrophotography project yet: Sh2-119 in Cygnus.

LBN 728

LBN 728 is an emission nebula located in the constellation Ursa Major and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight and is best observed late January.