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N4MQU Messier Photo Gallery

All the Messier object images on this page was taken with the Seestar S50 telescope by Mark Gibson. These photos are created with minimum processing.

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Sep

Astronomy on the Square Sept 2024

Thanks to the astronomers and the visitors for coming to the September 2024 gathering. We got to see the moon and M13. The International Space Station even flew over the square.

Sep

M33, NGC-281, IC-410 and Jupiter

Images from my Seestar S50 Monday September 9, 2024

Sep

2024 North Carolina State Parks on the Air N4MQU

NC US -8010 Mckinney Lake State Fish Hatchery NC US-6947 Sandhills State Game Land. September 7, 2024 US-8010 Contacts

Sep

IC 5070 and IC 7000

Sep

IC-1318A, IC-1318 and IC-5070

According to Wiki-Sky The Index Catalogue (IC) —also known as the Index Catalogue of Nebulae, the Index Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars, IC I, or IC II— is a catalogue of galaxies, nebulae and star clusters that serves as a supplement to the New General Catalogue. It was first published in 1895, and…

Aug

Astrophotography Blog Aug 27, 2024

Aug

US NC 6947 #39 Sandhills State Game Land

US NC 6947 #39 Sandhills State Game LandMy first activation today since my birthday on June 18. I made 10 Morse code contacts and 1 SSB in Maine. Good to get back into it. I used my hamtenna vertical. Notice my fancy mobile set up.

Jul

The Pelican Nebula IC 5070

Rockingham, NC This is an 85 minute image I made from my Seestar S50 telescope. I believe thus is my longest exposure I have made. Compare this to the 18 minute exposure Explanation: The Pelican Nebula is slowly being transformed. IC 5070 (the official designation) is divided from the larger North America Nebulaby a…

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