Winterconstellation Orion

It's freezing outside and Orion is shining in the South.

M41 and Orion Nebula M42 withTLAPO804

Messier M42 observed with TLAPO804 and single shot picture - editing completed using CS4.

Messier M41, low above the southern horizon.

Flame Nebula in Orion

This evening I was able to take picture of the Flame Nebula in Orion. The nebula registrated as NGC2024 was observed using my TLAPO80/480. The picture is a single shot of 60s and editing using CS4. If you look very good, you will also recognize the Horsehead nebula.

Bright Sunspot AR2699 Compared with SIDC Drawing

The best contrast and best sharpness was achieved at ISO100 and 1/320s and after editing using CS4. Enlarging the sunspot area gives the result below.

Enlarged & Mirroded

Drawing made by SIDC

Airplane with Sunspot AR2699

Lucky shot when airplane shows up in front of the Sundisk during my observation of Sunspot AR2699.

Sun with Sundog

Bright Sundog this afternoon @Averbode. Picture taken with Iphone 6

Sun after snow

Yesterday it was snowing but this afternoon clear sky with a beautiful Sun and Sunspots. Meaning I'm installing my scope with Baader filter.