Dave
@daveholmes1957.bsky.social
Old and overweight beach bum, down at the end of the Earth in Kernow
A deep dislike of injustice, animal cruelty and Tories
Now retired, I'm finding time to rediscover my childhood passion for Astronomy.
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A deep dislike of injustice, animal cruelty and Tories
Now retired, I'm finding time to rediscover my childhood passion for Astronomy.
No DM's
Despite the clouds and wind, I managed to get a few images of the solar eclipse today
March 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Despite the clouds and wind, I managed to get a few images of the solar eclipse today
SH2-298, Thor's Helmet
This was a difficult one as it was low down on the southern horizon and I just had a small gap between my neighbors chimney and some trees.
This was a difficult one as it was low down on the southern horizon and I just had a small gap between my neighbors chimney and some trees.
March 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
SH2-298, Thor's Helmet
This was a difficult one as it was low down on the southern horizon and I just had a small gap between my neighbors chimney and some trees.
This was a difficult one as it was low down on the southern horizon and I just had a small gap between my neighbors chimney and some trees.
NGC 2237, this nebula now has just over an hours data in total.
I will have to wait until next year to add to it, as it's disappearing behind the roof now.
I will have to wait until next year to add to it, as it's disappearing behind the roof now.
March 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
NGC 2237, this nebula now has just over an hours data in total.
I will have to wait until next year to add to it, as it's disappearing behind the roof now.
I will have to wait until next year to add to it, as it's disappearing behind the roof now.
M101, I have managed just under 2 hours of data on this target and hope to get some more tonight.
March 3, 2025 at 12:06 PM
M101, I have managed just under 2 hours of data on this target and hope to get some more tonight.
I managed a bit more data on M51 and hopefully will get more tonight.
February 27, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I managed a bit more data on M51 and hopefully will get more tonight.
M106
Not the best image, but seeing as this was taken between the branches of my neighbours tree, I'm happy with it.
This will be a better target later on as it rises above the tree tops.
Not the best image, but seeing as this was taken between the branches of my neighbours tree, I'm happy with it.
This will be a better target later on as it rises above the tree tops.
February 3, 2025 at 9:57 AM
M106
Not the best image, but seeing as this was taken between the branches of my neighbours tree, I'm happy with it.
This will be a better target later on as it rises above the tree tops.
Not the best image, but seeing as this was taken between the branches of my neighbours tree, I'm happy with it.
This will be a better target later on as it rises above the tree tops.
I managed to get a bit more data on M1 on Friday evening
February 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I managed to get a bit more data on M1 on Friday evening
The Flaming Star Nebula
Between shooting the planets last night, I got nearly an hour of exposure on IC 405
Between shooting the planets last night, I got nearly an hour of exposure on IC 405
January 16, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The Flaming Star Nebula
Between shooting the planets last night, I got nearly an hour of exposure on IC 405
Between shooting the planets last night, I got nearly an hour of exposure on IC 405
My second target from last night was M 74
January 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
My second target from last night was M 74
We finally had some clear skies last night.
Unfortunately my neighbours decided to light their log burner, which wiped out most of the southern sky..
So it was aim north for M 81, through the aroura, which gave me some interesting colour casts.
Unfortunately my neighbours decided to light their log burner, which wiped out most of the southern sky..
So it was aim north for M 81, through the aroura, which gave me some interesting colour casts.
January 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We finally had some clear skies last night.
Unfortunately my neighbours decided to light their log burner, which wiped out most of the southern sky..
So it was aim north for M 81, through the aroura, which gave me some interesting colour casts.
Unfortunately my neighbours decided to light their log burner, which wiped out most of the southern sky..
So it was aim north for M 81, through the aroura, which gave me some interesting colour casts.
It's been a bit poor year for me. What with weather and a lengthy hospital stay meant I only managed a dozen or so sessions. Hopefully I can make up for it when the clouds finally clear.
December 28, 2024 at 11:59 AM
It's been a bit poor year for me. What with weather and a lengthy hospital stay meant I only managed a dozen or so sessions. Hopefully I can make up for it when the clouds finally clear.
Nadelik Lowen ha Bledhen Nowydh Da
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
December 25, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Nadelik Lowen ha Bledhen Nowydh Da
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
NGC 2024 Flame Nebula
Another quick 20mins capture from between the clouds.
One day we will get a whole nights clear sky and I will be spoilt for choice. Until then I will remain ranting about the weather.
Another quick 20mins capture from between the clouds.
One day we will get a whole nights clear sky and I will be spoilt for choice. Until then I will remain ranting about the weather.
December 10, 2024 at 10:03 AM
NGC 2024 Flame Nebula
Another quick 20mins capture from between the clouds.
One day we will get a whole nights clear sky and I will be spoilt for choice. Until then I will remain ranting about the weather.
Another quick 20mins capture from between the clouds.
One day we will get a whole nights clear sky and I will be spoilt for choice. Until then I will remain ranting about the weather.
NGC 1499 The California Nebula
I was lucky enough to get a small break in the clouds and mist for this target.
Only 20 mins exposure time before the clouds came in again.
I was lucky enough to get a small break in the clouds and mist for this target.
Only 20 mins exposure time before the clouds came in again.
December 3, 2024 at 11:22 PM
NGC 1499 The California Nebula
I was lucky enough to get a small break in the clouds and mist for this target.
Only 20 mins exposure time before the clouds came in again.
I was lucky enough to get a small break in the clouds and mist for this target.
Only 20 mins exposure time before the clouds came in again.
A cold winter sunset from my home.
It's rare to see the sun, so I can't complain.
It's rare to see the sun, so I can't complain.
December 3, 2024 at 6:24 PM
A cold winter sunset from my home.
It's rare to see the sun, so I can't complain.
It's rare to see the sun, so I can't complain.
I managed to get 26mins of exposure time on IC 434 the Horse Head Nebula, during a rare break in the clouds and rain, last night.
December 2, 2024 at 9:13 AM
I managed to get 26mins of exposure time on IC 434 the Horse Head Nebula, during a rare break in the clouds and rain, last night.
NGC-6888 Crescent Nebula
Still waiting for some clear sky, so back to re-editing some images from last month.
Still waiting for some clear sky, so back to re-editing some images from last month.
December 1, 2024 at 6:42 PM
NGC-6888 Crescent Nebula
Still waiting for some clear sky, so back to re-editing some images from last month.
Still waiting for some clear sky, so back to re-editing some images from last month.
M27 Dumbbell Nebula
November 27, 2024 at 10:37 AM
M27 Dumbbell Nebula
There is so much beauty in this universe.
A tiny portion of NGC 6992 the Veil Nebula, which I images last week, but have just got around to editing.
A tiny portion of NGC 6992 the Veil Nebula, which I images last week, but have just got around to editing.
November 22, 2024 at 11:11 PM
There is so much beauty in this universe.
A tiny portion of NGC 6992 the Veil Nebula, which I images last week, but have just got around to editing.
A tiny portion of NGC 6992 the Veil Nebula, which I images last week, but have just got around to editing.
So many clouds around, so I did a re=edit of M33 from last week.
It still needs a lot more data, but it's getting there.
It still needs a lot more data, but it's getting there.
November 21, 2024 at 10:42 PM
So many clouds around, so I did a re=edit of M33 from last week.
It still needs a lot more data, but it's getting there.
It still needs a lot more data, but it's getting there.
Just playing around with my new toy, a Seestar S50.
We don't get many clear nights here in Kernow, but I managed about 40mins on M42 a few nights ago. i know there is loads of room for improvement, but it's a start.
We don't get many clear nights here in Kernow, but I managed about 40mins on M42 a few nights ago. i know there is loads of room for improvement, but it's a start.
November 19, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Just playing around with my new toy, a Seestar S50.
We don't get many clear nights here in Kernow, but I managed about 40mins on M42 a few nights ago. i know there is loads of room for improvement, but it's a start.
We don't get many clear nights here in Kernow, but I managed about 40mins on M42 a few nights ago. i know there is loads of room for improvement, but it's a start.