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My Journey of imaging the cosmos from my backyard.

Author: Tom Johnson

SH 2-155 The Cave Nebula

SH 2-155: The Cave Nebula

Deep within the cosmos lies a celestial masterpiece known as Sharpless 2-155, affectionately dubbed the Cave Nebula. Located in the constellation Cepheus,

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December 21, 2023December 21, 2023
Tom Johnson
Sharpless
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se

NGC 507 Group

NGC 507 Group

Nestled within the vast expanse of our universe lies the NGC 507 Group, a cosmic congregation of galaxies dancing through the depths

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December 20, 2023December 20, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 7538 – Northern Lagoon Nebula

NGC 7538 - Northern Lagoon Nebula

NGC 7538, a celestial wonder nestled within the Perseus constellation, stands as a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty and complexity of our

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December 11, 2023December 11, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

IC 5146 – Cocoon Nebula

IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula

IC 5146 or SH2-125 also known as the Cocoon Nebula, is a captivating celestial object nestled within the Cygnus constellation. Located approximately

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November 10, 2023December 6, 2023
Tom Johnson
Index Catalogue (IC), Sharpless
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Extreme, L-Pro, Nebulae, Nexstar8se

NGC 7635 Bubble Nebula

NGC 7635 Bubble Nebula

At a Glance Object: NGC 7635 – The Bubble NebulaType: Emission NebulaConstellation: CassiopeiaDistance: 7,100 Light-yearsCatalog: NGC 7635Best Season: Fall NGC 7635, also

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November 8, 2023June 20, 2026
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

NGC 281: The Pacman Nebula

NGC 281: The Pacman Nebula

NGC 281, famously known as the Pacman Nebula, beckons astronomers and stargazers alike with its mesmerizing beauty and intriguing cosmic secrets. Situated

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September 25, 2023September 27, 2023
Tom Johnson
New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, L-Extreme, Nebulae, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 103

Messier 103

Located in the constellation Cassiopeia, Messier 103 (M103 or NGC 581)is a mesmerizing open star cluster that graces our night sky with

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September 25, 2023September 25, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 74

Messier 74

Messier 74, also known as NGC 628 or the Phantom Galaxy, is a mesmerizing spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pisces. Discovered

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September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 35

Messier 35

Messier 35, also known as M35 or NGC 2168, is a stunning open star cluster nestled in the constellation of Gemini. This

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September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Cluster, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

Messier 32

Messier 32

Located about 2.5 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda, Messier 32, (M32) or NGC 221, is a fascinating dwarf elliptical galaxy

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September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Tom Johnson
Messier (M), New General Catalog (NGC)
asi294MC, Galaxies, L-Pro, Messier, Nexstar8se, NGC

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