Nebulae

My most favorite photography objects are nebulae, i.e. clouds of cosmic dust and gas that lie between the stars.  Nebula is the Latin word for cloud.  These come in different shapes and sizes and are usually named according to the shape they resemble.  Here are all the nebulae I have photographed so far, from the first attempt to the latest images.  I hope I have improved over the years, knowing that there is still a lot of room for improvement.

Ring Nebula – M57
2 May 2014 03:48
Kambro, Britstown, South Africa
Meade 10″ LX90 f/10 – unguided
Canon EOS 350D at Prime Focus
Single 1 minute exposure at ISO 1600

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Tarantula Nebula – NGC 2070
12 July 2015 03:33
Driefontein Farm, Vrede
10″ Altair Astro RCT – unguided
Canon EOS 350D at Prime Focus
15 x 30″ exposures at ISO 1600

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Swan Nebula – M17
12 July 2015 02:45
Driefontein Farm, Vrede
10″ Altair Astro RCT – unguided
Canon EOS 350D at Prime Focus
15 x 30″ exposures at ISO 1600