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Remebering my father on Veterans Day. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII.
Remebering my father on Veterans Day. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII.
Propeller Nebula (DW 111/119), 22.8 hrs of exposures, 4.5K-6K light-years distance
Propeller Nebula (DW 111/119), 22.8 hrs of exposures, 4.5K-6K light-years distance
Rho Ophiuchi Nebula (NGC 6404), 460 light-years away, 1.3 hrs of exposure
Rho Ophiuchi Nebula (NGC 6404), 460 light-years away, 1.3 hrs of exposure
The Eagle Nebula (M16), 6.5K light-years away, 7 hrs of acquisition, RASA 8 telescope, ASI2600MC camera
The Eagle Nebula (M16), 6.5K light-years away, 7 hrs of acquisition, RASA 8 telescope, ASI2600MC camera
More from the Oregon International Airshow. Amazing!
More from the Oregon International Airshow. Amazing!
Heading to the Oregon international airshow. This is how I feel about going. 
Heading to the Oregon international airshow. This is how I feel about going. 
Hey everybody! I’m able to see the aurora borealis from #Beaverton, Oregon. This is a metro area with very bright guys where we can barely see the stars, and yet the #aurora is visible here. 
Beautiful sunset looking west from Beaverton. The heavens proclaim the glory of God! Ps. 19:2
Beautiful sunset looking west from Beaverton. The heavens proclaim the glory of God! Ps. 19:2
My view of the eclipse. 😜
My view of the eclipse. 😜
Many have asked me, but I won’t be traveling to any locations for Monday’s total solar eclipse. However, I was in full view of such an event in 2017 at the Oregon star party. It was magnificent and awe-inspiring! Here’s a few of the
Many have asked me, but I won’t be traveling to any locations for Monday’s total solar eclipse. However, I was in full view of such an event in 2017 at the Oregon star party. It was magnificent and awe-inspiring! Here’s a few of the photos I took. From my location close to Portland, OR, the Sun will be eclipsed only by 22%. It will begin for us at 10:33:40 AM and be at its most eclipsed (22%) at 11:25:32, and then it all ends at 12:19:18 PM. Are you heading out to watch the eclipse in the locations where it will be in totality?
Blessed Third Sunday in Advent. Praise the Lord!
Blessed Third Sunday in Advent. Praise the Lord!
Lion Nebula (SH 132) - It's located ~10.4K light-years away. This is 122 five min. images for a total of 10 hrs of integration. It was taken on a RASA 8 with ASI 2600MC Pro camera+IDAS - NBZ Dual-band filter and processed with PixInsight + Photoshop
Lion Nebula (SH 132) - It's located ~10.4K light-years away. This is 122 five min. images for a total of 10 hrs of integration. It was taken on a RASA 8 with ASI 2600MC Pro camera+IDAS - NBZ Dual-band filter and processed with PixInsight + Photoshop
North American (top) and Pelican (bottom) Nebulas. HOO processing. 1,600 light-years away
North American (top) and Pelican (bottom) Nebulas. HOO processing. 1,600 light-years away
For whatever reason, Snickers seems to prefer only half of his bed. Go figure. Does your dog so the same?
For whatever reason, Snickers seems to prefer only half of his bed. Go figure. Does your dog so the same?
Paddling the Tualatin River with friends. Aug. 21. 2023
Paddling the Tualatin River with friends. Aug. 21. 2023
Lagoon Nebula (M8 or NGC6523), 4k-6k light-years distant, 123 one min. exposures (2 hrs. 3 min. total integration), RASA 8, #asi183mcpro, #asiairplus, Taken at the 2023 #oregonstarparty
Lagoon Nebula (M8 or NGC6523), 4k-6k light-years distant, 123 one min. exposures (2 hrs. 3 min. total integration), RASA 8, #asi183mcpro, #asiairplus, Taken at the 2023 #oregonstarparty
Busy nebulous region near Cygnus - NGC 6883 and WR 134 - 29 five min. exposures (2 hrs. 25 min. total integration), RASA 8, ASI 2600 MC Pro, IDAS NBZ Nebula Booster UHS, ASI Air Plus, taken during the 2023 Oregon Star Party. #oregonstarparty #zwo #as
Busy nebulous region near Cygnus - NGC 6883 and WR 134 - 29 five min. exposures (2 hrs. 25 min. total integration), RASA 8, ASI 2600 MC Pro, IDAS NBZ Nebula Booster UHS, ASI Air Plus, taken during the 2023 Oregon Star Party. #oregonstarparty #zwo #asiairplus
Helix Nebula "Eye of God" (NGC 7293), 650 light-years distant, 68 two min. exposures (2 hrs total integration), #RASA8, #ASI183MCPro, #idasnbzuhs, Taken during the 2023 #oregonstarparty
Helix Nebula "Eye of God" (NGC 7293), 650 light-years distant, 68 two min. exposures (2 hrs total integration), #RASA8, #ASI183MCPro, #idasnbzuhs, Taken during the 2023 #oregonstarparty
North American Nebula (NGC 7000)(top) and Pelican Nebula (IC 5070)(bottom), 74 five min. exposures (6 hrs 10 min total integration), #rasa8, #asiairplus, #asi2600mcpro, #idasnbzuhs,
North American Nebula (NGC 7000)(top) and Pelican Nebula (IC 5070)(bottom), 74 five min. exposures (6 hrs 10 min total integration), #rasa8, #asiairplus, #asi2600mcpro, #idasnbzuhs,
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with supernova visible. RASA 8, ASI 183MC Pro, 30 three min. exposures (1 hr 30 min total integration) taken during the 2023 Oregon Star Party #oregonstarparty
Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with supernova visible. RASA 8, ASI 183MC Pro, 30 three min. exposures (1 hr 30 min total integration) taken during the 2023 Oregon Star Party #oregonstarparty
Remebering my father on Veterans Day. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII. Propeller Nebula (DW 111/119), 22.8 hrs of exposures, 4.5K-6K light-years distance Rho Ophiuchi Nebula (NGC 6404), 460 light-years away, 1.3 hrs of exposure The Eagle Nebula (M16), 6.5K light-years away, 7 hrs of acquisition, RASA 8 telescope, ASI2600MC camera More from the Oregon International Airshow. Amazing! Heading to the Oregon international airshow. This is how I feel about going. 
Hey everybody! I’m able to see the aurora borealis from #Beaverton, Oregon. This is a metro area with very bright guys where we can barely see the stars, and yet the #aurora is visible here. 
Beautiful sunset looking west from Beaverton. The heavens proclaim the glory of God! Ps. 19:2 My view of the eclipse. 😜 Many have asked me, but I won’t be traveling to any locations for Monday’s total solar eclipse. However, I was in full view of such an event in 2017 at the Oregon star party. It was magnificent and awe-inspiring! Here’s a few of the Blessed Third Sunday in Advent. Praise the Lord! Lion Nebula (SH 132) - It's located ~10.4K light-years away. This is 122 five min. images for a total of 10 hrs of integration. It was taken on a RASA 8 with ASI 2600MC Pro camera+IDAS - NBZ Dual-band filter and processed with PixInsight + Photoshop North American (top) and Pelican (bottom) Nebulas. HOO processing. 1,600 light-years away For whatever reason, Snickers seems to prefer only half of his bed. Go figure. Does your dog so the same? Paddling the Tualatin River with friends. Aug. 21. 2023 Lagoon Nebula (M8 or NGC6523), 4k-6k light-years distant, 123 one min. exposures (2 hrs. 3 min. total integration), RASA 8, #asi183mcpro, #asiairplus, Taken at the 2023 #oregonstarparty Busy nebulous region near Cygnus - NGC 6883 and WR 134 - 29 five min. exposures (2 hrs. 25 min. total integration), RASA 8, ASI 2600 MC Pro, IDAS NBZ Nebula Booster UHS, ASI Air Plus, taken during the 2023 Oregon Star Party. #oregonstarparty #zwo #as Helix Nebula "Eye of God" (NGC 7293), 650 light-years distant, 68 two min. exposures (2 hrs total integration), #RASA8, #ASI183MCPro, #idasnbzuhs, Taken during the 2023 #oregonstarparty North American Nebula (NGC 7000)(top) and Pelican Nebula (IC 5070)(bottom), 74 five min. exposures (6 hrs 10 min total integration), #rasa8, #asiairplus, #asi2600mcpro, #idasnbzuhs, Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) with supernova visible. RASA 8, ASI 183MC Pro, 30 three min. exposures (1 hr 30 min total integration) taken during the 2023 Oregon Star Party #oregonstarparty
 
 

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