CELESTIAL OBJECTS

Astrophotography by Patrick Winkler

An astrophotographic journey through space

Astrophotography is much more than just photographing the night sky - it is a fascinating combination of art and science. By using special techniques, we can experience celestial objects and phenomena in a way that would not be possible with the naked eye. It opens a window to the depths of the cosmos and allows us to discover the beauty, diversity and mysteries of space. The possibilities of astrophotography are almost limitless. From the spectacular spiral arms of distant galaxies and the brilliant colors of gas nebulae to fleeting celestial events such as the Aurora Borealis, the results reveal not only the beauty of the night sky. They also give us an insight into the physical processes that shape them.

Astrophotography on the other hand requires a comprehensive understanding of both astronomy and photography. Its foundations are advanced camera techniques, combined with careful planning, specialized equipment and long exposure times. In addition, powerful telescopes, precise tracking systems and sensitive camera sensors are able to capture even the faintest signals from the universe. But it's not just the technology that makes astrophotography special. Equally important is the passion and dedication of the photographer.

 Milky Way at Tivoli Southern Sky Guest Farm

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NGC 6729
NGC 6729

NGC 6729 is a reflection/emission nebula in the Corona Australis Molecular Cloud. This complex is one of the closeest star forming region in our Milky Way with a distance of 130 parsec.

IC 5332
IC 5332

IC 5332 is a galaxy with low surface brightness located approx. 30 mio light years away in the constellation Sculptor. The galaxy has a two-arm structure that fans outwards. IC 5332 is a late-type spiral galaxy with observable star formation rate, but on a very low rate.

NGC 6744
N 11

N 11 is a large nebula complex in the north-western part of the LMC. It consists of several NGC objects (like NGC 1769, or NGC 1763, the Bean Nebula).

NGC 1097
NGC 1097

NGC 1097 is a spiral galaxy (Type SB(s)b), about 53 mio. light years away. The galaxy is located in the southern constellation Fornax. There are four optical jets that appear to emanate from the nucleus, which consists of stars.

IC 4601
IC 4601

IC 4601 is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Scorpius at a distance of 420 light years. The nebula is illuminated by three blue giant stars, the brightest is HD 147010 and two stars of a binary system. The nebula itself is a part of the larger interstellar cloud known as the Blue Horsehead Nebula.

IC 1295
IC 1295

IC 1295 is a planetary nebula (PN) in the constellation Scutum. The object is about 4.700 light years away and was discovered by T. Safforf in 1867.

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