{"id":44789,"date":"2023-05-17T14:50:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T14:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=44789"},"modified":"2023-05-30T12:15:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T12:15:05","slug":"gallery-your-pictures-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbcskyatnight\/2023\/05\/17\/gallery-your-pictures-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Gallery: your pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your best photos submitted to the magazine this month <\/p>\n\n

PHOTO OF THE MONTH <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n

The Carina Nebula <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Emmanuel Valin, remotely via SADR Observatory, Coquimbo, Chile, 6\/7 January 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Emmanuel says:<\/strong> \u201cGetting remote access to the world-class skies of Chile was a way to escape the light pollution and cloudy conditions of my Paris area backyard. Once I obtained access to remotely image from the SADR Observatory, the Carina Nebula was at the top of my list of deep-sky objects in the Southern Hemisphere.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Equipment: <\/strong>QHYCCD QHY163M camera, TS Optics Imaging Star 71mm f\/4.9 refractor, Sky-Watcher EQ8 mount<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Exposure:<\/strong> Ha 40x 300\u201d and 10x 600\u201d, OIII 10x 300\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Software: <\/strong>Siril, SiriLic, PixInsight, Photoshop <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Emmanuel\u2019s top tips: <\/strong>\u201cFor anyone interested in starting astrophotography, my first tip would be to join an astronomy club. Experienced enthusiasts can offer guidance and potentially lend you equipment. Secondly, practise as much as possible. Even if you are limited by light pollution, focus on mastering your setup. As you gain experience, you can venture out to darker skies. Lastly, appreciate and enjoy every step of the process. The joy of astrophotography is not solely in the final image, but also in the journey. Consider each step a reward in and of itself, and any successful image as a bonus.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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The Fireworks Galaxy with open cluster <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Jared Bowens, Clarksdale, Missouri, USA, <\/strong>19 June\u201328 October 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Jared says: <\/span> <\/strong>\u201cI\u2019m quite pleased with the colours and details, and that I captured two objects in one image: NGC 6946 and, towards the upper right, the open star cluster NGC 6939.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Equipment:<\/strong> <\/span> Canon 60D DSLR, Orion 8-inch f\/3.9 Newtonian, Celestron AVX mount<\/p>\n\n

Exposure: <\/span> <\/strong>ISO 1250, 7.2h total<\/p>\n\n

Software:<\/strong> <\/span>DeepSkyStacker, PixInsight, Photoshop <\/p>\n\n

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The Milky Way <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Egor Goryachev, Rooisand Desert Ranch, Namibia, 2 June 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Egor says: <\/strong><\/span> \u201cIt was a windy night when the Milky Way was setting in the west in the early morning, making a nicely shaped arch. I took this shot less than an hour before the morning twilight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Equipment: <\/strong><\/span> Nikon D750 DSLR, Sigma Art 50mm f\/1.4 lens, iOptron SkyGuider Pro mount<\/p>\n\n

Exposure: <\/strong><\/span> ISO 6400 f\/2.8, 30\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Software: <\/strong><\/span>Starry Landscape Stacker, PixInsight, Lightroom, Photoshop <\/p>\n\n

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The Spanish Dancer Galaxy <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Sean Liang, archival data from El Sauce Observatory, Chile, March 2021\u2013November 2022<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Sean says:<\/strong> <\/span> \u201cI live in a tropical area where heavy clouds block the sky during the rainy season \u2013 nearly half the year! \u2013 so remote astronomy was my only option.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Equipment:<\/strong> <\/span>FLI ProLine PL9000 camera, Planewave CDK24 astrograph, Mathis MI-1000\/1250 mount <\/p>\n\n

Exposure:<\/strong> 13h total<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Software: <\/strong>PixInsight, Photoshop <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Aurora borealis <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Andrew Parker, Reculver, Kent, 24 March 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Andrew says: <\/strong><\/span> \u201cReculver Towers on the Kent coast is an ideal dark-sky spot for looking north. Having seen a break in the weather, I decided to take the plunge and head out. I took a test shot as soon as my camera was set up and straight away the aurora revealed itself.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Equipment:<\/strong> <\/span> Canon RP camera, Canon EF 24\u201370mm lens, tripod<\/p>\n\n

Exposure: <\/strong><\/span> ISO 3200 f\/4, 8\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Software:<\/strong> <\/span>Photoshop <\/p>\n\n

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Venus after lunar occultation <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Ismaeel Moinuddin, Lahore, Pakistan, 24 March 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Ismaeel says: <\/strong><\/span> \u201cVenus led the Moon low into the western horizon, both glimmering through the parting clouds from recent rain.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Equipment: <\/span> <\/strong>Canon 1100D DSLR, Celestron PowerSeeker 70AZ refractor and mount<\/p>\n\n

Exposure: <\/span> <\/strong>ISO 6400 f\/10, 1\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Software: <\/strong><\/span>GIMP, Snapseed, Lightroom <\/p>\n\n

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Milky Way over the Everglades <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Anthony Sleiman, Florida, USA, 24 February 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Anthony says: <\/strong><\/span> \u201cIn the foreground is a cypress tree called the Z Tree. Native Americans used to bend the trees like that to make markers, enabling them to explore the area without getting lost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Equipment: <\/strong><\/span> Sony A7R III full-frame camera, Tamron 17\u201328mm lens, Artcise CS80C tripod<\/p>\n\n

Exposure: <\/strong><\/span> ISO 3200 f\/2.8, 15\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Software: <\/strong><\/span>Lightroom, Photoshop <\/p>\n\n

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Lunar occultation of Venus <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Shreya Roy, Kolkata, India, 24 March 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Shreya says:<\/strong> <\/span> \u201cI spent 1.5 hours capturing the distance of the Moon and Venus to make this 15-image composite that shows the entire event.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Equipment: <\/strong><\/span> Nikon D5600 DSLR, Nikkor 70\u2013300mm lens, Digitek tripod<\/p>\n\n

Exposure: <\/span> <\/strong>ISO 800 f\/6.3, 15x 1\/10\u201d\u20131\/125\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Software:<\/strong> <\/span>Lightroom, Snapseed <\/p>\n\n

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The Flaming Star Nebula with Tadpoles <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n

Richard Guest, Kingwinsford, West Midlands, 14 March 2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Richard says:<\/strong> \u201cThis was taken from my back garden. I was aiming just to capture the Flaming Star, but when I ran some sub-frames I could see the Tadpoles would fit nicely in the final image.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n\n

Equipment: <\/strong>ZWO ASI2600MC camera, Celestron NexStar Evolution 8-inch EdgeHD Schmidt-Cassegrain with Hyperstar<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Exposure: <\/strong>61x 59\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Software: <\/strong>PixInsight, Topaz AI <\/span><\/p>\n\n

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ENTER TO WIN A PRIZE. HERE\u2019S HOW <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a seasoned astrophotographer or a beginner just starting out, we\u2019d love to see your images. Send them to us at www.skyatnightmagazine.com\/send-us-your-astrophotos<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve teamed up with Modern Astronomy to offer the winner of next month\u2019s Gallery a Hama lens pen, designed for quick and easy cleaning of telescope optics, eyepieces and camera lenses. It features a retractable brush and non-liquid cleaning element. www.modernastronomy.com<\/a> <\/strong>\u2022 020 <\/strong>8763 <\/strong>9953 <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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