Monestel Astrophotography
@jmoneste.bsky.social
Astrophotography amateur and tech junkie.
All my photos are taken in Costa Rica, I use different telescopes and cameras trying the best combinations to attempt the best possible images.
All my photos are taken in Costa Rica, I use different telescopes and cameras trying the best combinations to attempt the best possible images.
B228, also known as the Dark Wolf Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the Lupus Molecular Cloud, approximately 500 light-years away.
The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region.
Collab with @dompe.space and @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region.
Collab with @dompe.space and @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
August 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
B228, also known as the Dark Wolf Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the Lupus Molecular Cloud, approximately 500 light-years away.
The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region.
Collab with @dompe.space and @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region.
Collab with @dompe.space and @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
Dark Nebula in Chamaeleon
Surrounding Beta Chamaeleontis, this faint and rarely imaged region is part of the Chamaeleon Molecular Cloud—a dark, dusty area hiding new stars in the making. Proudly captured in collab with @dompe.space & @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#Astrophotography #Astro
Surrounding Beta Chamaeleontis, this faint and rarely imaged region is part of the Chamaeleon Molecular Cloud—a dark, dusty area hiding new stars in the making. Proudly captured in collab with @dompe.space & @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#Astrophotography #Astro
August 5, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Dark Nebula in Chamaeleon
Surrounding Beta Chamaeleontis, this faint and rarely imaged region is part of the Chamaeleon Molecular Cloud—a dark, dusty area hiding new stars in the making. Proudly captured in collab with @dompe.space & @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#Astrophotography #Astro
Surrounding Beta Chamaeleontis, this faint and rarely imaged region is part of the Chamaeleon Molecular Cloud—a dark, dusty area hiding new stars in the making. Proudly captured in collab with @dompe.space & @cybertron-astrophoto.com
#Astrophotography #Astro
Small Magellanic Cloud
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf irregular galaxy, one of the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbors, and is visible to the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf irregular galaxy, one of the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbors, and is visible to the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
August 2, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Small Magellanic Cloud
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf irregular galaxy, one of the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbors, and is visible to the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC) is a dwarf irregular galaxy, one of the Milky Way's closest galactic neighbors, and is visible to the naked eye from the Southern Hemisphere.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
Rho Ophiuchi
A beautiful zone surrounding the massive Antares star located in the Scorpious constellation.
Taken in Atacama using Askar V telescopes and ZWO ASI2600MC pro cameras, in collaboration with @cybertron-astrophoto.com.
3x3 mosaic
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
A beautiful zone surrounding the massive Antares star located in the Scorpious constellation.
Taken in Atacama using Askar V telescopes and ZWO ASI2600MC pro cameras, in collaboration with @cybertron-astrophoto.com.
3x3 mosaic
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
August 2, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Rho Ophiuchi
A beautiful zone surrounding the massive Antares star located in the Scorpious constellation.
Taken in Atacama using Askar V telescopes and ZWO ASI2600MC pro cameras, in collaboration with @cybertron-astrophoto.com.
3x3 mosaic
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
A beautiful zone surrounding the massive Antares star located in the Scorpious constellation.
Taken in Atacama using Askar V telescopes and ZWO ASI2600MC pro cameras, in collaboration with @cybertron-astrophoto.com.
3x3 mosaic
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
NGC 6727 - Reflection Nebula in Corona Australis
Sometimes known as Rampaging Baboon Nebula. Is a dark reflection nebula located in the southern hemisphere. Taken from Atacama using a 135mm Rokinon lens paired with a ZWO ASI294MC pro.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
Sometimes known as Rampaging Baboon Nebula. Is a dark reflection nebula located in the southern hemisphere. Taken from Atacama using a 135mm Rokinon lens paired with a ZWO ASI294MC pro.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
August 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
NGC 6727 - Reflection Nebula in Corona Australis
Sometimes known as Rampaging Baboon Nebula. Is a dark reflection nebula located in the southern hemisphere. Taken from Atacama using a 135mm Rokinon lens paired with a ZWO ASI294MC pro.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
Sometimes known as Rampaging Baboon Nebula. Is a dark reflection nebula located in the southern hemisphere. Taken from Atacama using a 135mm Rokinon lens paired with a ZWO ASI294MC pro.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro
The Blue Horsehead Nebula IC 4592
A beautiful area in Scorpious constellation. Near the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex adds an amazing object to the already beautiful area. Taken from Atacama.
#Astrophotography #TicosEnAtacama #Astro #Horsehead
A beautiful area in Scorpious constellation. Near the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex adds an amazing object to the already beautiful area. Taken from Atacama.
#Astrophotography #TicosEnAtacama #Astro #Horsehead
July 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The Blue Horsehead Nebula IC 4592
A beautiful area in Scorpious constellation. Near the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex adds an amazing object to the already beautiful area. Taken from Atacama.
#Astrophotography #TicosEnAtacama #Astro #Horsehead
A beautiful area in Scorpious constellation. Near the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex adds an amazing object to the already beautiful area. Taken from Atacama.
#Astrophotography #TicosEnAtacama #Astro #Horsehead
NGC 6188 The Fighting dragons of Ara
4h of nice work in one of the best skies of the world, San Pedro de Atacama.
First of many I need to process.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro #Chile
4h of nice work in one of the best skies of the world, San Pedro de Atacama.
First of many I need to process.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro #Chile
July 29, 2025 at 5:36 AM
NGC 6188 The Fighting dragons of Ara
4h of nice work in one of the best skies of the world, San Pedro de Atacama.
First of many I need to process.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro #Chile
4h of nice work in one of the best skies of the world, San Pedro de Atacama.
First of many I need to process.
#TicosEnAtacama #Astrophotography #Astro #Chile
Captured from Atacama, one of the darkest skies on Earth 🌌
The Milky Way shot with just a phone, and Licancabur Volcano beneath a burst of galactic light.
The universe, visible to the naked eye.
#Astrophotography #MilkyWay #Atacama #Licancabur #Stargazing
The Milky Way shot with just a phone, and Licancabur Volcano beneath a burst of galactic light.
The universe, visible to the naked eye.
#Astrophotography #MilkyWay #Atacama #Licancabur #Stargazing
July 22, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Captured from Atacama, one of the darkest skies on Earth 🌌
The Milky Way shot with just a phone, and Licancabur Volcano beneath a burst of galactic light.
The universe, visible to the naked eye.
#Astrophotography #MilkyWay #Atacama #Licancabur #Stargazing
The Milky Way shot with just a phone, and Licancabur Volcano beneath a burst of galactic light.
The universe, visible to the naked eye.
#Astrophotography #MilkyWay #Atacama #Licancabur #Stargazing
A timelapse of the lunar eclipse taken from my backyard in Costa Rica.
#Astro #Astrophotography #Moon #Eclipse #CostaRica #AstrophotographyCR
#Astro #Astrophotography #Moon #Eclipse #CostaRica #AstrophotographyCR
March 15, 2025 at 2:08 AM
A timelapse of the lunar eclipse taken from my backyard in Costa Rica.
#Astro #Astrophotography #Moon #Eclipse #CostaRica #AstrophotographyCR
#Astro #Astrophotography #Moon #Eclipse #CostaRica #AstrophotographyCR
🌌 Sh2-103 - Veil Nebula: A supernova remnant in Cygnus, about 2,400 light-years away. Delicate filaments of ionized gas create a stunning, wispy structure. Captured with Rokinon 135mm and ASI294MC Pro. One of my nicest photos✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #VeilNebula #Sh2_103 #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
February 13, 2025 at 5:30 AM
🌌 Sh2-103 - Veil Nebula: A supernova remnant in Cygnus, about 2,400 light-years away. Delicate filaments of ionized gas create a stunning, wispy structure. Captured with Rokinon 135mm and ASI294MC Pro. One of my nicest photos✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #VeilNebula #Sh2_103 #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
🌌 NGC 281 - Pacman Nebula: A star-forming region ~9,500 light-years away in Cassiopeia. Dark dust lanes and glowing hydrogen clouds shape its iconic look. Captured with RedCat 71 and ASI294MC Pro. ✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #NGC281 #PacmanNebula #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
February 13, 2025 at 5:26 AM
🌌 NGC 281 - Pacman Nebula: A star-forming region ~9,500 light-years away in Cassiopeia. Dark dust lanes and glowing hydrogen clouds shape its iconic look. Captured with RedCat 71 and ASI294MC Pro. ✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #NGC281 #PacmanNebula #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
🌌 IC 443 - Jellyfish Nebula: A supernova remnant ~5,000 light-years away in Gemini. Its glowing filaments of ionized gas reveal the aftermath of a stellar explosion. ✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #IC443 #JellyfishNebula #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
February 13, 2025 at 5:24 AM
🌌 IC 443 - Jellyfish Nebula: A supernova remnant ~5,000 light-years away in Gemini. Its glowing filaments of ionized gas reveal the aftermath of a stellar explosion. ✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #IC443 #JellyfishNebula #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
🌌 M8 - Lagoon Nebula: A stunning star-forming region in Sagittarius, ~4,100 light-years away. Its bright ionized gas and dark dust filaments create a breathtaking view. Taken from my backyard in Costa Rica✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #M8 #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
February 13, 2025 at 5:22 AM
🌌 M8 - Lagoon Nebula: A stunning star-forming region in Sagittarius, ~4,100 light-years away. Its bright ionized gas and dark dust filaments create a breathtaking view. Taken from my backyard in Costa Rica✨🔭 #Astro #Astrophotography #M8 #Astronomy #AstroCostaRica
The Witch Head Nebula is a vast reflection nebula located in the constellation Eridanus, near the bright star Rigel in Orion. Its peculiar shape resembles a witch’s profile wearing a pointed hat. The dust in the nebula reflects Rigel’s intense blue light.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
February 11, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The Witch Head Nebula is a vast reflection nebula located in the constellation Eridanus, near the bright star Rigel in Orion. Its peculiar shape resembles a witch’s profile wearing a pointed hat. The dust in the nebula reflects Rigel’s intense blue light.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
The California Nebula is a vast emission region located in the constellation Perseus. Its elongated, reddish shape resembles the outline of the state of California. It glows due to radiation from Xi Persei, which ionizes the hydrogen inside.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
February 11, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The California Nebula is a vast emission region located in the constellation Perseus. Its elongated, reddish shape resembles the outline of the state of California. It glows due to radiation from Xi Persei, which ionizes the hydrogen inside.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
The Heart Nebula is a stunning star-forming region located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Its distinctive shape, featuring a bright core and sprawling clouds of gas and dust, resembles a cosmic heart filled with vibrant colors and intricate details.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
February 11, 2025 at 4:29 AM
The Heart Nebula is a stunning star-forming region located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Its distinctive shape, featuring a bright core and sprawling clouds of gas and dust, resembles a cosmic heart filled with vibrant colors and intricate details.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica
The Carina Nebula is one of the brightest and most active star-forming regions in the sky, located in the constellation Carina. It hosts the massive and unstable star Eta Carinae, which could explode as a supernova at any time.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #Nebula #Carina
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #Nebula #Carina
February 5, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The Carina Nebula is one of the brightest and most active star-forming regions in the sky, located in the constellation Carina. It hosts the massive and unstable star Eta Carinae, which could explode as a supernova at any time.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #Nebula #Carina
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #Nebula #Carina
M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located 31 million light-years away. Its interaction with the dwarf galaxy NGC 5195 has shaped its distinctive structure and triggered intense star formation.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #M51 #Galaxy
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #M51 #Galaxy
February 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, is a stunning spiral galaxy located 31 million light-years away. Its interaction with the dwarf galaxy NGC 5195 has shaped its distinctive structure and triggered intense star formation.
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #M51 #Galaxy
#Astro #Astrophotography #AstroCostaRica #M51 #Galaxy
Messier 1, known as the Crab Nebula, is the most famous supernova remnant in the sky. It originated from a stellar explosion recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054. At its core lies a rapidly rotating pulsar emitting intense radiation pulses
#Astro #Astrophotography #M1 #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #M1 #AstroCostaRica
February 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Messier 1, known as the Crab Nebula, is the most famous supernova remnant in the sky. It originated from a stellar explosion recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054. At its core lies a rapidly rotating pulsar emitting intense radiation pulses
#Astro #Astrophotography #M1 #AstroCostaRica
#Astro #Astrophotography #M1 #AstroCostaRica
Ensenada, Costa Rica
A crystal-clear night, a sky filled with stars. This place is a hidden gem for astrophotography, offering stunning dark skies away from city lights. Nothing but the sound of nature and the endless cosmos above.
#Astrophotography #CostaRica #NightSky #MilkyWay #DarkSkies
A crystal-clear night, a sky filled with stars. This place is a hidden gem for astrophotography, offering stunning dark skies away from city lights. Nothing but the sound of nature and the endless cosmos above.
#Astrophotography #CostaRica #NightSky #MilkyWay #DarkSkies
February 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Ensenada, Costa Rica
A crystal-clear night, a sky filled with stars. This place is a hidden gem for astrophotography, offering stunning dark skies away from city lights. Nothing but the sound of nature and the endless cosmos above.
#Astrophotography #CostaRica #NightSky #MilkyWay #DarkSkies
A crystal-clear night, a sky filled with stars. This place is a hidden gem for astrophotography, offering stunning dark skies away from city lights. Nothing but the sound of nature and the endless cosmos above.
#Astrophotography #CostaRica #NightSky #MilkyWay #DarkSkies
Messier 33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is one of the closest spiral galaxies to the Milky Way, located about 2.73 million light-years away. With an open spiral structure and bright star-forming regions, it is one of the largest galaxies in the Local Group.
#Astro #Astrophotography #M33
#Astro #Astrophotography #M33
January 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Messier 33, also known as the Triangulum Galaxy, is one of the closest spiral galaxies to the Milky Way, located about 2.73 million light-years away. With an open spiral structure and bright star-forming regions, it is one of the largest galaxies in the Local Group.
#Astro #Astrophotography #M33
#Astro #Astrophotography #M33
This image showcases three cosmic wonders: the Rosette Nebula, with its distinctive floral pattern; the Christmas Tree Nebula, and the Cone Nebula. The frame highlights the beauty and diversity of these hydrogen-rich regions where stars are being born.
#Astro #Astrophotography
#Astro #Astrophotography
January 24, 2025 at 6:33 AM
This image showcases three cosmic wonders: the Rosette Nebula, with its distinctive floral pattern; the Christmas Tree Nebula, and the Cone Nebula. The frame highlights the beauty and diversity of these hydrogen-rich regions where stars are being born.
#Astro #Astrophotography
#Astro #Astrophotography
IC 434, known as the Horsehead Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the Orion constellation. Its iconic horsehead silhouette is formed by dense interstellar dust that stands out against the reddish glow of ionized hydrogen illuminated by the nearby star Alnitak.
#Astro #Astrophotography #IC434
#Astro #Astrophotography #IC434
January 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
IC 434, known as the Horsehead Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the Orion constellation. Its iconic horsehead silhouette is formed by dense interstellar dust that stands out against the reddish glow of ionized hydrogen illuminated by the nearby star Alnitak.
#Astro #Astrophotography #IC434
#Astro #Astrophotography #IC434
The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is a breathtaking celestial region in the constellation Auriga. It combines an emission nebula's glowing hydrogen gas with a reflection nebula's blue hues, resulting in an extraordinary interplay of colors that frames the central star AE Aurigae.
#Astro #Nebula
#Astro #Nebula
December 23, 2024 at 9:46 PM