Deep Sky Journal

Exploring the Universe, One Frame at a Time

An independent journal dedicated to deep sky observation, astrophotography, and the science of the cosmos.

Recent Observations
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Pillars of Creation — Webb NIRCam

The iconic Eagle Nebula star-forming region captured by the James Webb Space Telescope in near-infrared light, revealing previously hidden protostars.

M16 · Eagle Nebula · June 2025
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Andromeda Galaxy — Wide Field

A two-panel mosaic of M31 from a dark-sky site in rural Portugal. Total integration: 8 hours. Equipment: 80mm APO refractor.

M31 · Andromeda · May 2025
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Horsehead and Flame Nebulae

A classic winter target in Orion. The dark Horsehead (B33) silhouetted against the emission nebula IC 434, with the Flame Nebula NGC 2024 beside it.

B33 · Orion · February 2025
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Saturn at Opposition 2025

Lucky imaging session capturing Saturn during opposition. Cassini Division clearly resolved at 0.6"/px. 200mm Newtonian, ZWO ASI224MC.

Saturn · Solar System · September 2025

Omega Centauri — Globular Cluster

The largest and most massive globular cluster known to orbit the Milky Way. Over 10 million stars packed into a sphere 150 light-years across.

NGC 5139 · Centaurus · April 2025
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Cygnus Wall — Narrowband

Ha/OIII bicolor image of the North America Nebula's most dramatic region. 14 hours total integration from a Bortle 4 site.

NGC 7000 · Cygnus · August 2025