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Appalachian Spring 2021

Two days of exploring my local recreation area in West Virginia and taking in the beauty of spring.

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New Image: IC443 in Gemini

I am really falling in love with the 2.3 micron pixels of the 294MM Pro and this field of view. I do have some OIII data, but I am struggling with reflections on the two brightest stars in the field, Propus and Tejat Posterior. But I LOVE the starless capabilities with the 294MM pro at the 2.3 micron pixel configuration. The nebulosity just jumps and the jellyfish IC443 looks spectacular. Hope you enjoy the image. I am going to add it to the Fine Art Print collection right now.

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July New Moon from Experience Learning Center on Spruce Knob

I am a little late in posting to my website from July New Moon. Please follow my YouTube channel for the latest videos. Here are the results from the July New Moon from the Experience Learning Center on Spruce Knob. As you may know if you watch my channel, Spruce Knob and the Monongahela National Forest hold a very special place in my heart. Please check out the video dedicated to this location and the photos that were captured during this long weekend. As always, thanks for stopping by and clear skies.

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Lochness Monster (LDN772) Dark Nebula.  Part of my pursuit of imaging dark nebula for the Astronomical League.

Lochness Monster (LDN772) Dark Nebula. Part of my pursuit of imaging dark nebula for the Astronomical League.

Snake Dark Nebula (B72)

Snake Dark Nebula (B72)

Calligraphy dark nebula (LDN 673)

Calligraphy dark nebula (LDN 673)

Northern Coal Sack region between Cygnus and Cepheus

Northern Coal Sack region between Cygnus and Cepheus

The Great Andromeda Galaxy.

The Great Andromeda Galaxy.

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