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Pleiades star cluster meets Supermoon in the night sky
Thursday, November 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
You can observe a unique celestial pairing as the Pleiades star cluster aligns closely with the full Moon, commonly referred to as a supermoon. This alignment offers a distinctive visual contrast between the bright lunar surface and the faint blue stars of the cluster. The event provides a natural o...
Boogeyman Nebula shot with Pleiades 68
Saturday, February 22, 2025 by Richard Harris
Alot of astrophotographers focus on bright, well-known celestial objects like the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy, there are deep-sky treasures that often go unnoticed. One such object is the Boogeyman Nebula (LDN 1622) - a dark nebula located near Barnard’s Loop in the constellation Orio...
Sigma ART lens focusing solution
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 by Richard Harris
Do you own a Sigma ART 85mm lens and need a reliable focus solution? The Nightfall Ring Platform is custom-designed for the Sigma ART 85mm F1.4, providing a seamless, fully integrated imaging setup. This precision mounting system securely accommodates essential gear, including a ZWO Electronic Auto ...
Accumulation of dust particles examined
Thursday, November 14, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
In a fascinating exploration of the cosmos, astronomers have been delving into the accumulation of dust particles in space, particularly focusing on the reflection nebula known as vdB 9 in the constellation Cassiopeia. This nebula is illuminated by the Cepheid variable star SU Cassiopeiae, whose blu...