McFarlander
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NGC 891, side-on galaxy, and Fireworks Galaxy.
November 24, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NGC 891, side-on galaxy, and Fireworks Galaxy.
Elephant Trunk Nebula in B&W.
November 23, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Elephant Trunk Nebula in B&W.
M81 (with M80 to the left) and M101.
November 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
M81 (with M80 to the left) and M101.
Horsehead Nebula in B&W.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Horsehead Nebula in B&W.
First light with camera upgrade Origin-678C. Had to get M42.
November 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
First light with camera upgrade Origin-678C. Had to get M42.
The aurora this morning.
November 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The aurora this morning.
Lighthouse keepers passed out a lot of candy this year.
November 1, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Lighthouse keepers passed out a lot of candy this year.
Section of NGC 7822 (CED 214) and Little Pacman Nebula (SH2-206)
October 25, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Section of NGC 7822 (CED 214) and Little Pacman Nebula (SH2-206)
NGC 404, "Mirach's Ghost" galaxy. It's the blur at 11 o'clock in the haze of the star Mirach. The "haze" is an artifact of the telescope.
October 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
NGC 404, "Mirach's Ghost" galaxy. It's the blur at 11 o'clock in the haze of the star Mirach. The "haze" is an artifact of the telescope.
Good to know the cat has a sense of humor.
October 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Good to know the cat has a sense of humor.
Horsehead Nebula in glorious black and white.
October 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Horsehead Nebula in glorious black and white.
Stellar nurseries, Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) and Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146). The central star in the Cocoon is around 100,000 years old.
September 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Stellar nurseries, Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) and Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146). The central star in the Cocoon is around 100,000 years old.
That time of year to highlight dark nebula. B142 and B143 in the constellation of Aquila near the star Tarazed.
September 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
That time of year to highlight dark nebula. B142 and B143 in the constellation of Aquila near the star Tarazed.
M 110, satellite galaxy of the Andromeda galaxy.
September 25, 2025 at 2:23 AM
M 110, satellite galaxy of the Andromeda galaxy.
Barnard's Star, 6 light years away with 4 exoplanets.
September 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Barnard's Star, 6 light years away with 4 exoplanets.
Seems fitting since I’m chasing dark skies this weekend.
September 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Seems fitting since I’m chasing dark skies this weekend.
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
September 1, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Twinkle, twinkle little star.
Galaxies NGC 1055 and NGC 1087 (center with NGC 1090 upper left)
September 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Galaxies NGC 1055 and NGC 1087 (center with NGC 1090 upper left)
For all the Babylon 5 fans, Epsilon Erandi. The star is also known as Ran. The streak is a satellite, possibly of Psycop origin.
September 1, 2025 at 10:40 AM
For all the Babylon 5 fans, Epsilon Erandi. The star is also known as Ran. The streak is a satellite, possibly of Psycop origin.
Horsehead Nebula
September 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Horsehead Nebula
Planets Uranus and Neptune. May have captured moons as well.
August 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Planets Uranus and Neptune. May have captured moons as well.
The faint NGC 891 galaxy. Edge-on view made famous in the old Outer Limits TV show.
August 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The faint NGC 891 galaxy. Edge-on view made famous in the old Outer Limits TV show.