NGC 2683 – The UFO Galaxy
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NGC 2683 – The UFO Galaxy

This 10.6 magnitude galaxy in the constellation Lynx is seen nearly edge on, and shows lots of detail in its…

NGC 2261 – Hubble’s Variable Nebula
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NGC 2261 – Hubble’s Variable Nebula

This lovely bright nebula is illuminated by the variable star R MON. Its cometary appearance makes it a peculiar sight…

NGC 5350 + 5353 + 5354 + 5355 (#223)
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NGC 5350 + 5353 + 5354 + 5355 (#223)

Observing session – 20210211
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Observing session – 20210211

  This observing session was long overdue. Bad weather and lockdown conditions kept me from visual observations for weeks. Finally,…

NGC 2392 – Eskimo Nebula (#222)
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NGC 2392 – Eskimo Nebula (#222)

NGC 2419 – Intergalactic Wanderer (#221)
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NGC 2419 – Intergalactic Wanderer (#221)

Messier 078 (#220)
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Messier 078 (#220)

Possible meteorite fall in AALST!!!
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Possible meteorite fall in AALST!!!

On 22 january 2021 at approx. 06:52 UT (07:52 local time), a bright fireball was seen over Flanders.   See…

Grand Conjunction 2020 (Jupiter – Saturn)
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Grand Conjunction 2020 (Jupiter – Saturn)

Image taken with Esprit 120 and asi 071 mc pro.

M81 + M82 18 dec 2020
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M81 + M82 18 dec 2020

72 x 300 seconds with Esprit 120 ED, ASI 071mc pro, IDAS D1 Lightpollution filter. Slight cirrus during the night….

C/2020 M3 (ATLAS)
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C/2020 M3 (ATLAS)

This comet looks promising. Just cruising through Orion these days, but gaining hight so more people can get a decent…

156P/Russell-LINEAR
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156P/Russell-LINEAR

This comet was discovered on august 17, 2000 and orbits the sun every 6.7 years. I first got a glimpse…