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Image DescriptionCaptured over several weeks from the PixelSkiesAstro remote observatory in Southern Spain, this image of Messier 82 combines 255 hours of LHaRGB data to reveal both the familiar bright core of the Cigar Galaxy and the much fainter structures extending far beyond its central disk.This image was subsequently awarded AstroBin Image of the Day (IOTD).Messier 82, or the Cigar Galaxy, is an edge-on starburst galaxy located around 12 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major. Its extraordinary rate of star formation is thought to have been triggered by gravitational interactions with its much larger neighbour, M81. Today, stars are being formed in its central region at roughly ten times the rate seen across the entire Milky Way.The result is an extreme environment. Thousands of young, massive stars packed into the galaxy's central regions produce enormous amounts of radiation, stellar winds and supernova explosions. Together, these drive a vast galactic super wind that is blasting gas and dust away from the central starburst and out into intergalactic space.The spectacular red structures extending above and below the galaxy are dominated by ionised hydrogen. These enormous filaments trace the bipolar outflow generated by the central starburst, with the material extending tens of thousands of light-years from the galaxy. Our deep Hα dataset allows these structures to be pulled away from the surrounding background and followed much further from the bright central disk than they would be in broadband data alone.At the heart of M82, the dense dust lanes crossing the disk obscure much of the intense activity taking place behind them. Against the bright central stellar population, these dark structures provide a striking contrast to the glowing hydrogen being expelled from the galaxy.Imaging SystemOur twin 130mm APO quadruplet refractors are mounted on a strong custom adaptor plate, riding securely on a Paramount ME. At the rear of each OTA is a rotator and EFW with complete Antlia LRGB + 3nm SHO filter sets, these in turn feed the photons into twin ASI2600MM Pro cameras. Though the Paramount is capable of unguided imaging, we opted for OAG to support dithering. Focus is automated for each OTA through ZWO EAFs. Power distribution and USB control is managed through a Pegasus UPB v3, with remote power strips and a UPS for redundancy.The system is hosted by PixelSkiesAstro remote observatory in Southern Spain where the roof frequently rolls off to a clear, dark sky. Both telescopes run in parallel, doubling the exposure time on target.We utilise NINA for an almost completely autonomous data acquisition solution, relying heavily on the Target Scheduler plugin to synchronise all three cameras and select the most suitable targets from our wish-list. SyncThing ensures the raw data is transferred overnight and waiting on our home PCs each morning, ready for backup and queued for calibration. The complexity of the rig is matched by an equally capable imaging server with redundant drives, ample memory and automated Discord status updates - keeping us both informed throughout the night.PrintOur premium semi-glossy paper enhances colours with a subtle shine and protects against fading from light or moisture: Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colours with a subtle shine. Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils). Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent paper for sustainability. Available Sizes: 20x25cm, 30x40cm and 50x70cm.

Image DescriptionMessier 78, also catalogued as NGC 2068, is a reflection nebula embedded within the Orion B molecular cloud complex. Unlike emission nebulae, which produce their own characteristic glow when gas is ionised, M78 shines primarily by reflecting and scattering the light of young, hot stars embedded within the surrounding cloud of dust. The result is the distinctive blue glow that gives M78 its appearance — and its rather appropriate nickname, the Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula.The two bright stars at the heart of M78 illuminate the surrounding dust, while dense clouds and dark lanes absorb the light from behind. These structures give the nebula its intricate appearance, with seemingly solid walls of dust separating pockets of reflected starlight.But M78 is more than a particularly photogenic reflection nebula. It is part of an active star-forming environment, where dense molecular clouds are giving birth to new generations of stars. Deep observations reveal a much more complex region than the familiar blue glow suggests, with young stellar objects and associated emission extending throughout the surrounding cloud.The addition of over 30 hours of Hα data allowed us to bring out some of the much fainter hydrogen emission surrounding the reflection nebula. Combined with the broadband LRGB data, this gives the image a view of M78 that goes beyond its familiar blue appearance and reveals some of the wider structure in which this small group of young stars is embedded.Imaging SystemOur twin 130mm APO quadruplet refractors are mounted on a strong custom adaptor plate, riding securely on a Paramount ME. At the rear of each OTA is a rotator and EFW with complete Antlia LRGB + 3nm SHO filter sets, these in turn feed the photons into twin ASI2600MM Pro cameras. Though the Paramount is capable of unguided imaging, we opted for OAG to support dithering. Focus is automated for each OTA through ZWO EAFs. Power distribution and USB control is managed through a Pegasus UPB v3, with remote power strips and a UPS for redundancy.The system is hosted by PixelSkiesAstro remote observatory in Southern Spain where the roof frequently rolls off to a clear, dark sky. Both telescopes run in parallel, doubling the exposure time on target.We utilise NINA for an almost completely autonomous data acquisition solution, relying heavily on the Target Scheduler plugin to synchronise all three cameras and select the most suitable targets from our wish-list. SyncThing ensures the raw data is transferred overnight and waiting on our home PCs each morning, ready for backup and queued for calibration. The complexity of the rig is matched by an equally capable imaging server with redundant drives, ample memory and automated Discord status updates - keeping us both informed throughout the night.PrintOur premium semi-glossy paper enhances colours with a subtle shine and protects against fading from light or moisture: Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colours with a subtle shine. Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils). Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent paper for sustainability. Available Sizes: 20x25cm, 30x40cm and 50x70cm.

Image DescriptionA region of Cygnus where delicate elegance and violent astrophysical processes coexist within the same frame. The capture period spanned just under two months, allowing for a carefully balanced and methodical accumulation of data across all channels. The Veil Nebula, located in the constellation Cygnus, is one of the most striking and scientifically significant supernova remnants in the night sky. Formed by the explosive death of a massive star approximately 10,000–20,000 years ago and lying around 2,100 light-years from Earth, it spans an enormous region of space more than 100 light-years across. The delicate, filamentary structures seen throughout the nebula are vast shock fronts, where high-velocity debris from the supernova continues to collide with the surrounding interstellar medium, ionising the gas and causing it to glow. Rich in oxygen, hydrogen, and sulphur emissions, the Veil Nebula offers a rare, edge-on view of a supernova shockwave in action, revealing both the destructive power of stellar death and its crucial role in enriching and shaping the interstellar environment.This image was captured using a twin ZWO FF130 refractor setup, allowing us to collect an exceptionally deep and well-balanced dataset across multiple wavelengths. The narrowband data form the foundation of the image, with 24 hours of Sulphur II, 36 hours of Hydrogen-alpha, and an extensive 50 hours of Oxygen III, revealing the complex shock fronts and fine filamentary structure that define the Veil Nebula. To preserve natural star colour and maintain a clean aesthetic, an additional 4.5 hours of RGB data were captured exclusively for the stars. The long total integration time enables faint structures and subtle emission gradients to emerge while maintaining high signal-to-noise, offering a detailed view of this evolving supernova remnant and the interplay of its ionised gases.Imaging SystemOur twin 130mm APO quadruplet refractors are mounted on a strong custom adaptor plate, riding securely on a Paramount ME. At the rear of each OTA is a rotator and EFW with complete Antlia LRGB + 3nm SHO filter sets, these in turn feed the photons into twin ASI2600MM Pro cameras. Though the Paramount is capable of unguided imaging, we opted for OAG to support dithering. Focus is automated for each OTA through ZWO EAFs. Power distribution and USB control is managed through a Pegasus UPB v3, with remote power strips and a UPS for redundancy.The system is hosted by PixelSkiesAstro remote observatory in Southern Spain where the roof frequently rolls off to a clear, dark sky. Both telescopes run in parallel, doubling the exposure time on target.We utilise NINA for an almost completely autonomous data acquisition solution, relying heavily on the Target Scheduler plugin to synchronise all three cameras and select the most suitable targets from our wish-list. SyncThing ensures the raw data is transferred overnight and waiting on our home PCs each morning, ready for backup and queued for calibration. The complexity of the rig is matched by an equally capable imaging server with redundant drives, ample memory and automated Discord status updates - keeping us both informed throughout the night.PrintOur premium semi-glossy paper enhances colours with a subtle shine and protects against fading from light or moisture: Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colours with a subtle shine. Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils). Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified or equivalent paper for sustainability. Available Sizes: 21x29.7cm, 30x40cm and 50x70cm.

Image DescriptionSh2-101 blooms softly against the backdrop of rich Cygnus star fields. Its sweeping arcs and flowing contours are sculpted by young, hot stars whose intense radiation is eroding and reshaping the surrounding gas. The nebula’s warm core is wrapped in delicately curving filaments, giving rise to the unmistakable “tulip” profile from which it gets its name. What appears gentle and floral is, in truth, the visible imprint of immense energy at work.Along the upper boundary of the field lies the interaction zone of Cygnus X-1, one of the Galaxy’s most studied X-ray binaries and long considered a prime black hole candidate. The system consists of a stellar-mass black hole accreting material from its O-type companion. As matter spirals inward, it produces powerful relativistic jets that punch into the surrounding interstellar medium.The bow shock visible here forms where one of these jets collides with denser hydrogen in the foreground arm of the Milky Way. The impact compresses and heats the gas, causing it to glow primarily in Oiii, which is why the structure appears here as an intense blue arc. The shock front is moving supersonically relative to the surrounding medium, creating a curved shell similar in principle to a boat’s bow wave, the difference being this is on a scale several light-years across!Most amateur images capture only the brightest segment of the shock, but with the depth of our dataset we are able to reveal a nearly closed elliptical shell, outlining the larger cavity excavated by the jet over thousands of years. This extended structure provides a rarer view of how the jet interacts with the interstellar medium and how the shock propagates outward from the central X-1 system.Imaging SystemOur twin 130mm APO quadruplet refractors are mounted on a strong custom adaptor plate, riding securely on a Paramount ME. At the rear of each OTA is a rotator and EFW with complete Antlia LRGB + 3nm SHO filter sets, these in turn feed the photons into twin ASI2600MM Pro cameras. Though the Paramount is capable of unguided imaging, we opted for OAG to support dithering. Focus is automated for each OTA through ZWO EAFs. Power distribution and USB control is managed through a Pegasus UPB v3, with remote power strips and a UPS for redundancy.The system is hosted by PixelSkiesAstro remote observatory in Southern Spain where the roof frequently rolls off to a clear, dark sky. Both telescopes run in parallel, doubling the exposure time on target.We utilise NINA for an almost completely autonomous data acquisition solution, relying heavily on the Target Scheduler plugin to synchronise all three cameras and select the most suitable targets from our wish-list. SyncThing ensures the raw data is transferred overnight and waiting on our home PCs each morning, ready for backup and queued for calibration. The complexity of the rig is matched by an equally capable imaging server with redundant drives, ample memory and automated Discord status updates - keeping us both informed throughout the night.Print and FrameThe sleek aluminium frame with a polished finish pairs perfectly with premium semi-glossy paper, enhancing colours and adding a protective layer against fading from light or moisture. The artwork and frame ship pre-assembled and ready to hang: Frame Material: Durable aluminium. Frame Colour: Black. Frame Measurements: Approximately 20mm (0.8") thick and 10mm (0.4") wide. Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colours with a subtle shine. Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils). Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the poster. Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent. Available Sizes: 21x29.7cm, 30x40cm and 50x70cm.

Image Description Captured over the course of two weeks, this image shows two very different stellar fates playing out in the rich star fields of Cygnus. Most easily identifiable is NGC 6888 - The Crescent Nebula. This complex structure is formed by the massive Wolf-Rayet star WR 136 in its violent final stages of life. The intense stellar winds slam into older, slower moving material shed from an earlier stage of its evolution, creating an intricate shell of glowing gas. The delicate blue filaments of doubly-ionised oxygen contrast against the red hydrogen-rich clouds. The smaller yellow edge structures highlight areas of sulphur. The much fainter Ju 1 - The Soap Bubble Nebula (PN G75.5+1.7) lies in the lower left of the frame. Discovered only in 2007 and in contrast to the Crescent Nebula, this nearly perfectly spherical shell is the result of a sun-like star gently casting off its outer layers during the final stages of its life. Behind the Image Our twin 130mm APO quadruplet refractors are mounted on a strong custom adaptor plate, riding securely on a Paramount ME. At the rear of each OTA is a rotator and EFW with complete Antlia LRGB + 3nm SHO filter sets, these in turn feed the photons into twin ASI2600MM Pro cameras. Though the Paramount is capable of unguided imaging, we opted for OAG to support dithering. Focus is automated for each OTA through ZWO EAFs. Power distribution and USB control is managed through a Pegasus UPB v3, with remote power strips and a UPS for redundancy. The system is hosted by PixelSkiesAstro remote observatory in Southern Spain where the roof frequently rolls off to a clear, dark sky. Both telescopes run in parallel, doubling the exposure time on target. We utilise NINA for an almost completely autonomous data acquisition solution, relying heavily on the Target Scheduler plugin to synchronise all three cameras and select the most suitable targets from our wish-list. SyncThing ensures the raw data is transferred overnight and waiting on our home PCs each morning, ready for backup and queued for calibration. The complexity of the rig is matched by an equally capable imaging server with redundant drives, ample memory and automated Discord status updates - keeping us both informed throughout the night. Print Details Featuring premium semi-glossy paper that enhances colours with a subtle shine while protecting against fading from light and moisture: Paper Weight: 200 gsm (80 lb), thickness: 0.22 mm (8.7 mils). Paper Finishing: Semi-glossy, enhances colours with a subtle shine. Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified materials or equivalent. Available Sizes: 21x29.7cm, 30x40cm and 50x70cm.