Sharpless 142 – Wizard Nebula

The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 5545 light-years from Earth. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in early September.
September the 2nd to be more concrete.

Messier 16 – Eagle Nebula

The Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Serpens, renowned for its striking “Pillars of Creation,” vast columns of interstellar gas and dust where new stars are forming.

Sharpless 252 – Monkey Head Nebula

The Monkey Head Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation Orion, approximately 3,200 light-years away from Earth, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight at the end of December.

Caldwell 49 – Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Monoceros, approximately 5,219 light-years away from Earth, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight at the end of December.

Astrophoto: Wizard Nebula – Sharpless 142 – 09/23

The Wizard Nebula or Harry Potter Nebula. 8h35′ exposure time with my Baader Travel Companion.

Astrophoto: NGC 6914 – 08/23

Reflection nebula embedded in HII. The newly processed data from my first astrophoto taken with my Baader 95/580 CaF2 Travel Companion APO in 2023.

Astrophoto: Eagle Nebula – Messier 16 – 07/23

Reprocessed 2024: My 2023 and 1st try ever of the 7000 LJ away nebula in the constellation serpens. And my only real Astrophoto with my Takahashi FS-60CB.

Sharpless 131 – Elephant’s Trunk Nebula

IC 1396A, also known as the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula, is a dark globule and star-forming region located in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 2,400 light-years away from Earth, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight mid August.
More likely Around August 14th.

Sharpless 86

Sharpless 86 is a bright emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, located approximately 2,100 light-years away from Earth.

IC 5070 – Pelican Nebula

The Pelican Nebula, located in the constellation Cygnus, is approximately 1,800 light-years away from Earth and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight early August.
Specifically around August 4th.

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