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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · 14d

My latest, NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula. Another Wolf-Rayet star (WR 136) created Nebula. Total of 21hrs 45mins of Ha, OIII, and SII. A set of LRRG images to create properly colored stars. More on this amazing object via the link below. Enjoy!
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tinyurl.com/47vwbcmy
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · 24d

Thank you! 🙏

Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · 24d

Thanks, James! I appreciate the comment on the pallet choice as I'm still debating with myself if I'm pleased with it. Going to try a few other processing techniques to see what comes of it.

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · 25d

Here it is! My take on NGC7635, Bubble Nebula. Total of 41 hrs exposure time with Ha/OIII/SII. I cropped the image to focus on the Bubble & nearby area. Find the details on NASA's site. It's more than I can share here & worth the read.
science.nasa.gov/asset/hubble...
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · 28d

Clear nights have been sparse here in Colorado. A very active early fall with lots of moisture. Finally finished my Bubble Nebula & I’m working on processing it. Meanwhile started the next one, the Crescent Nebula. A rare clear night so making the most of it.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 20

Two new projects. NGC 6888, Crescent Nebula, and NGC 7635, Bubble Nebula. Continuing the Wolf-Rayet star theme. Gathering data on both per night. 7635 isn’t visible for me until midnight, so I gather data on 6888 early in the evening until 7635 comes up.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 8

Saddened to hear of the passing of Jim Lovell. His two Apollo missions brought the world together. Apollo 8, first time humans left Earth orbit, circled the Moon brought us the famous Earthrise photo. Apollo 13, showed what we could do when we come together. Godspeed Mr Lovell.
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Famed NASA astronaut and Apollo 13 commander Jim Lovell has died at age 97

Lovell commanded the mission that almost ended in disaster after an explosion that threatened the crew's oxygen and electrical supply. The inspiring story of their survival was made into a hit movie.

www.npr.org

Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 2

W/ no clear nights for a couple of weeks, I’ve been working on my Meade LX200. Added a CYCK focuser. Also purchased a Deep Sky Dad light panel that attaches to the front. Testing w/ N.I.N.A., it works wonderfully. Now for a clear night so I can test the setup.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 1

🙏🙏🙏

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 1

Thank you, Ian! 🙏

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 1

Thank you! You’re getting some great captures with the Seestar.

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 1

Thank you!

Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Aug 1

Thank you!

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jul 31

Thank you!

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jul 31

Thank you!

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jul 31

Thank you!

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jul 31

Here it is! My take on WR134. Times per filter, OIII: 28h 30m, Ha: 15h 15m, SII: 15h 15m; for a total of 59h. OIII is the blue in the image, it's the bubble created by the star, WR134, in the center. My first project w/ my new Quattro 250P Telescope, I'm very pleased.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jul 21

Humankind dared to dream big and on this night 56 years ago achieved that dream.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jul 19

My WR134 project is coming along. I’ve gathered lots data. To change things up I got an adapter to attach my camera w/ filter wheel to a Nikon lens. Going to try some wide field with it. Never done it so should be a fun attempt.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jul 2

Beyond stoked that I received an email today that I was able to order this!!! I grew up with Star Trek: TOS and I'm so excited that The Wand Company has painstakingly created this workable Tricorder from one of the last remaining hero props.
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Star Trek Tricorder | The Wand Company

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jun 29

Thank you!

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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jun 28

Update on my WR134 project. This is the progression of OIII images. Left image is 1h 30m, middle is 6h 30m and right is the latest at 10h 15m. That bubble is really starting to show. Going to focus on getting more OIII vs Ha and SII to bring out that detail.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jun 20

For fun I processed the H-alpha data on my Eagle Nebula. It's only an hour so far but it already looks good. Will definitely get several more hours before it's done. I cropped in on the Pillars of Creation to see their detail.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jun 20

Had a few more good nights on WR134. Here's the progress especially with the OIII layer, that's where this object really shines. Left is the first 1hr 30mins I captured. Right is after last night's run, puts it at 6hrs 30mins. The OIII detail is really popping.
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Will Snyder @wlsnyder.williamlsnyder.net · Jun 19

I was thinking the same.