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

is a visually stunning emission nebula, located in the constellation Serpens, about 7,000 light-years from Earth. It includes the famous Pillars of Creation and reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight, making it best observed in late June.

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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