{"id":1880,"date":"2020-03-23T20:12:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T20:12:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/?page_id=1880"},"modified":"2025-06-17T00:12:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T00:12:42","slug":"viu-rooftop-observing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/?page_id=1880","title":{"rendered":"VIU Rooftop Observing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are images illustrating a typical setup for a rooftop observing session at VIU. I often employ an alt-az mounted 8&#8243; reflector as our &#8220;live&#8221; viewing telescope (utilizing a selection of eyepieces offering different fields of view &amp; magnifications) and equatorial mounted 3&#8243; or 5&#8243; refractors with specialized astronomical cameras for short exposure, &#8220;near real-time&#8221; viewing of objects (in some cases even in colour!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/VIU_rooftop_observing_setups.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3617\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/VIU_rooftop_observing_setups-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3617\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/VIU_rooftop_observing_ES127CF_iEQ45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3616\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/VIU_rooftop_observing_ES127CF_iEQ45-720x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3616\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">5&#8243; refractor (imaging)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_4411.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"3619\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_4411.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_4411.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IMG_4411-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">8&#8243; reflector (visual)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Click<\/strong> (not tap!) <strong>on images<\/strong> (not titles) <strong>for a larger view<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are images taken on our rooftop viewing site in Nanaimo during 2023\/24 with ZWO&#8217;s 533MC camera and VIU&#8217;s 5&#8243; refractor via the &#8220;Live view&#8221; feature of ZWO&#8217;s ASIAir Pro wireless control device. Individual exposures range from a few seconds to a couple of minutes which are then combined (&#8220;stacked&#8221;) by the ASIAir &#8220;on the fly&#8221; to improve signal-to-noise. \u00a0Some minor post-processing has been done to produce the images shown.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_Orion_Stacked28_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3541\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_Orion_Stacked28_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3541\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orion Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M46_Stacked22_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3542\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M46_Stacked22_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3542\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M46<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M97_Owl_M108_Stacked9_120.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3546\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M97_Owl_M108_Stacked9_120.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3546\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M108 &amp; Owl Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M3_Stacked12_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3540\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M3_Stacked12_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3540\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M81_Bodes_M82_Cigar_Stack18_120.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3544\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M81_Bodes_M82_Cigar_Stack18_120.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3544\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cigar &amp; Bode&#8217;s Galaxies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M82_Cigar_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3545\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M82_Cigar_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3545\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cigar Galaxy (M82)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M51_Whirlpool_Stacked6_180.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3543\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M51_Whirlpool_Stacked6_180.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3543\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whirlpool Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M101_Pinwheel_Stacked4_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3547\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M101_Pinwheel_Stacked4_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3547\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pinwheel Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4565_Needle_Stacked5_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3550\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4565_Needle_Stacked5_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3550\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Needle Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M106_Stacked6_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3548\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M106_Stacked6_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3548\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M106<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4631_Whale_HockeyStick_Stacked6_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3551\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4631_Whale_HockeyStick_Stacked6_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3551\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whale &amp; Hockey Stick Gxs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC3628_LeoTriplet_Stacked6_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3549\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC3628_LeoTriplet_Stacked6_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_gain100_0C-960x675.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3549\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leo Triplet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Click<\/strong> (not tap!) <strong>on images<\/strong> (not titles) <strong>for a larger view<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are images taken in Nanaimo between 2022 &#8211; 2024 with ZWO&#8217;s 2600MC\/MM and 533MC camera(s), my 3&#8243; &amp; 5&#8243; refractors &amp; 6&#8243; reflector via the &#8220;Live view&#8221; feature of ZWO&#8217;s ASIAir Pro wireless control device. Individual exposures of a few seconds to a few minutes are combined (&#8220;stacked&#8221;) &#8220;on the fly&#8221; by the ASIAir to improve signal-to-noise. &nbsp;Some post-processing in Photoshop has been done to produce the images shown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Borg77edii_ASIAM5_back_deck.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3609\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Borg77edii_ASIAM5_back_deck-720x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3609\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3&#8243; Borg refractor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Borg125SD_CEM60_deck.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3610\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Borg125SD_CEM60_deck-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3610\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">5&#8243; Borg refractor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/ES152CF_AM5_deck_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3611\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/ES152CF_AM5_deck_2-720x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3611\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">6&#8243; ES reflector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Horizon_Comet_12P_PonsBrooks_Bin1_2600MC_L2_gain100_0C_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" data-id=\"3573\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Horizon_Comet_12P_PonsBrooks_Bin1_2600MC_L2_gain100_0C_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Horizon_Comet_12P_PonsBrooks_Bin1_2600MC_L2_gain100_0C_3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Horizon_Comet_12P_PonsBrooks_Bin1_2600MC_L2_gain100_0C_3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/Horizon_Comet_12P_PonsBrooks_Bin1_2600MC_L2_gain100_0C_3-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Comet 12P\/Pons-Brooks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_Orion_RunningMan_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20240205-002425_-0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3585\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_Orion_RunningMan_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20240205-002425_-0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_Orion_RunningMan_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20240205-002425_-0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_Orion_RunningMan_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20240205-002425_-0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_Orion_RunningMan_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20240205-002425_-0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orion Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_300.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C_ASIDeepStack.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3584\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_300.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C_ASIDeepStack.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_300.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C_ASIDeepStack.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_300.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C_ASIDeepStack-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M42_300.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C_ASIDeepStack-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orion Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_NGC2024_Flame_Stacked5_600.0s_Stacked14_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3575\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_NGC2024_Flame_Stacked5_600.0s_Stacked14_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_NGC2024_Flame_Stacked5_600.0s_Stacked14_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_NGC2024_Flame_Stacked5_600.0s_Stacked14_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_NGC2024_Flame_Stacked5_600.0s_Stacked14_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flame &amp; Horsehead Nebulae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_Flame_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3574\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_Flame_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_Flame_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_Flame_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC434_Horsehead_Flame_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flame &amp; Horsehead Nebulae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7023_Iris_Stacked25_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230916-010310_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3600\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7023_Iris_Stacked25_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230916-010310_0.0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7023_Iris_Stacked25_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230916-010310_0.0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7023_Iris_Stacked25_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230916-010310_0.0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7023_Iris_Stacked25_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230916-010310_0.0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iris Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M45_Pleiades_Stacked15_300.0s_Stacked16_600.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_-0.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3586\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M45_Pleiades_Stacked15_300.0s_Stacked16_600.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_-0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M45_Pleiades_Stacked15_300.0s_Stacked16_600.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_-0.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M45_Pleiades_Stacked15_300.0s_Stacked16_600.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_-0-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M45_Pleiades_Stacked15_300.0s_Stacked16_600.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_-0-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pleiades<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M27_Stacked14_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L_gain100_20231007-202914_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3581\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M27_Stacked14_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L_gain100_20231007-202914_0.0C-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3581\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dumbbell Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M97_Owl_M108_Stacked11_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_ASIStudio.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3638\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M97_Owl_M108_Stacked11_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_ASIStudio-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3638\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Owl Nebula &amp; M108<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M13_Hercules_Stacked16_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2685.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3580\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M13_Hercules_Stacked16_60.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2685-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3580\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hercules Cluster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M31_Andromeda_ASTKL2_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_2398.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3582\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M31_Andromeda_ASTKL2_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_2398.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M31_Andromeda_ASTKL2_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_2398.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M31_Andromeda_ASTKL2_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_2398-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M31_Andromeda_ASTKL2_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_2398-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Andromeda Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M33_Triangulum_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg_1891.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3583\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M33_Triangulum_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg_1891.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M33_Triangulum_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg_1891.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M33_Triangulum_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg_1891-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M33_Triangulum_Borg125SD_ASTKL2_OAG_ASI2600MC.jpg_1891-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Triangulum Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M101_Pinwheel_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2682.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3590\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M101_Pinwheel_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2682-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3590\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pinwheel Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M81_Bodes_M82_Cigar_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2680.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3588\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M81_Bodes_M82_Cigar_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2680-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3588\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cigar &amp; Bode&#8217;s Galaxies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M51_Whirlpool_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2684.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3587\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M51_Whirlpool_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2684-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3587\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whirlpool Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M106_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2681.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3591\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M106_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2681-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3591\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M106<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M63_Sunflower_Stacked13_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2693.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3637\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M63_Sunflower_Stacked13_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2693-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3637\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunflower Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6946_Fireworks_NGC6939_Stacked7_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2697.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3641\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6946_Fireworks_NGC6939_Stacked7_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2697-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3641\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fireworks Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4565_Needle_Stacked10_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2694.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3639\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4565_Needle_Stacked10_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2694-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3639\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Needle Galaxy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4631_Whale_HockeyStick_Stacked11_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2691.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3640\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC4631_Whale_HockeyStick_Stacked11_300.0s_Bin1_533MC_L2_2691-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3640\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whale &amp; Hockey Stick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M95_M96_M105_Leo_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" data-id=\"3589\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M95_M96_M105_Leo_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M95_M96_M105_Leo_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M95_M96_M105_Leo_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M95_M96_M105_Leo_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leo Triplet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/MarkariansChain_Stacked19_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" data-id=\"3592\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/MarkariansChain_Stacked19_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/MarkariansChain_Stacked19_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/MarkariansChain_Stacked19_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/MarkariansChain_Stacked19_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_L2-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Markarian&#8217;s Chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC2244_600.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3595\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC2244_600.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC2244_600.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC2244_600.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC2244_600.0s_Bin1_Stack9_2600MC_gain100_0.0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rosette Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M8_M20_photomerge_PS_pano.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3578\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/M8_M20_photomerge_PS_pano-960x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3578\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lagoon &amp; Trifid Nebulae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7000_NorthAmerica_Pelican_Stacked24_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230930-020133_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3599\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7000_NorthAmerica_Pelican_Stacked24_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230930-020133_0.0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7000_NorthAmerica_Pelican_Stacked24_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230930-020133_0.0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7000_NorthAmerica_Pelican_Stacked24_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230930-020133_0.0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC7000_NorthAmerica_Pelican_Stacked24_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230930-020133_0.0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">N.A. &amp; Pelican Nebulae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6960_Veil_Stacked13_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230929-234125_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3598\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6960_Veil_Stacked13_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230929-234125_0.0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6960_Veil_Stacked13_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230929-234125_0.0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6960_Veil_Stacked13_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230929-234125_0.0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6960_Veil_Stacked13_300.0s_Bin1_2600MC_gain100_20230929-234125_0.0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Veil Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6888_600.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_-0.1C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3597\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6888_600.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_-0.1C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6888_600.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_-0.1C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6888_600.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_-0.1C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC6888_600.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_-0.1C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crescent Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC281_300.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3593\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC281_300.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC281_300.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC281_300.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_0.0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC281_300.0s_Bin1_Stack12_2600MC_gain100_0.0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PacMan Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_ElephantTrunk_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MM_gain100_20230429-041821_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3577\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_ElephantTrunk_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MM_gain100_20230429-041821_0.0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_ElephantTrunk_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MM_gain100_20230429-041821_0.0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_ElephantTrunk_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MM_gain100_20230429-041821_0.0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_ElephantTrunk_Stacked12_300.0s_Bin1_2600MM_gain100_20230429-041821_0.0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elephant&#8217;s Trunk Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_600.0s_Bin1_Stack11_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-id=\"3576\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_600.0s_Bin1_Stack11_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_600.0s_Bin1_Stack11_2600MC_gain100_0.0C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_600.0s_Bin1_Stack11_2600MC_gain100_0.0C-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/IC1396_600.0s_Bin1_Stack11_2600MC_gain100_0.0C-449x300.jpg 449w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elephant&#8217;s Trunk Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC2264_600.0s_Bin2_stack6_294MM_gain120_20221009-050758_0.0C.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"654\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3596\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC2264_600.0s_Bin2_stack6_294MM_gain120_20221009-050758_0.0C-654x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3596\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cone Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC1499_MOSAIC_ASI294MM_gain120.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"675\" data-id=\"3594\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2024\/05\/NGC1499_MOSAIC_ASI294MM_gain120-653x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3594\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">California Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Click<\/strong> (not tap!) <strong>on images<\/strong> (not titles) <strong>for a larger view<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are images taken in Nanaimo during the spring of 2021 with my 3&#8243; &amp; 5&#8243; refractors using the &#8220;Live view&#8221; feature of ZWO&#8217;s ASIAir Pro wireless control device. Individual exposures range from a few seconds to a couple of minutes which are then combined (&#8220;stacked&#8221;) by the ASIAir &#8220;on the fly&#8221; to improve signal-to-noise and produce the images shown. Aside from contrast adjustment the images are straight from the iPad running the ASIAir Pro. Colour images are using the lower resolution ASI385MC camera; monochrome images are taken with higher resolution ASI294MM Pro and ASI290MM cameras. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ** Note: sky conditions vary greatly from night to night, affecting image quality. In addition, images have been compressed for the web which can reduce image quality. **&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_6982.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2804\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_6982.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_6982.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_6982-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">3&#8243; Borg refractor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/Borg125SD_ASI385MC_EFW.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2803\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/Borg125SD_ASI385MC_EFW.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/Borg125SD_ASI385MC_EFW.jpeg 480w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/Borg125SD_ASI385MC_EFW-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">5&#8243; Borg refractor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0167.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2805\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0167.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0167.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0167-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">California Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0169.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2806\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0169.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0169.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0169-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heart Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0321.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2807\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0321.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0321.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0321-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Heart Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0172.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2808\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0172.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0172.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0172-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soul Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0319.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2809\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0319.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0319.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0319-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soul Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0184.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2810\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0184.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0184.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0184-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elephant&#8217;s Trunk Neb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0333.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2811\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0333.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0333.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0333-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elephant&#8217;s Trunk Neb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0153.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2812\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0153.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0153.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0153-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rosette Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0301.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2813\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0301.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0301.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0301-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rosette Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0304.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2814\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0304.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0304.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0304-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cone Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0311.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2815\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0311.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0311.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0311-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jellyfish Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0281.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2816\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0281.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2816\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0281.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0281-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crescent Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0188.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2817\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0188.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0188.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0188-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">North America Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0279.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2818\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0279.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0279.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0279-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pelican Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0194.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2819\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0194.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0194.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0194-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Veil Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0336.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2820\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0336.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0336.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0336-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">E Veil Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0338.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2821\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0338.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0338.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0338-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">W Veil Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0174.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"2822\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0174.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0174.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0174-440x300.jpeg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flaming Star Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0314.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2823\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0314.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0314.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0314-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Flaming Star Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0331.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2824\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0331.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0331.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0331-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wizard Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0297.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2825\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0297.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0297.jpeg 436w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/IMG_0297-204x300.jpeg 204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Great Orion Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC7023_Iris_0418_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2826\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC7023_Iris_0418_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC7023_Iris_0418_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 362w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC7023_Iris_0418_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-170x300.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iris Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M3_0417_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2828\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M3_0417_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M3_0417_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M3_0417_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M3_0417_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Globular Cluster (M3)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M1_0381_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2827\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M1_0381_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M1_0381_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M1_0381_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M1_0381_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crab Nebula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M46_0377_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2829\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M46_0377_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M46_0377_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M46_0377_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M46_0377_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Open Cluster (M46)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M51_0412_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2830\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M51_0412_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M51_0412_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M51_0412_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M51_0412_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whirlpool Gx (M51)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M65_M66_0405_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2831\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M65_M66_0405_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M65_M66_0405_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M65_M66_0405_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M65_M66_0405_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leo Triplet (M65 &amp; M66)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M81_0392_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2832\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M81_0392_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M81_0392_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M81_0392_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M81_0392_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bode&#8217;s Gx (M81)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M82_0390_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2833\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M82_0390_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M82_0390_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M82_0390_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M82_0390_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cigar Gx (M82)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M97_0396_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2834\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M97_0396_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2834\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M97_0396_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M97_0396_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M97_0396_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Owl Nebula (M97)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M101_0415_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2835\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M101_0415_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M101_0415_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M101_0415_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M101_0415_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pinwheel Gx (M101)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M109_0401_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2836\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M109_0401_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M109_0401_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M109_0401_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/M109_0401_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M109<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC4565_Needle_0408_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"362\" data-id=\"2837\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC4565_Needle_0408_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC4565_Needle_0408_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC4565_Needle_0408_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-250x141.jpg 250w, https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/files\/2021\/04\/NGC4565_Needle_0408_Borg125SD_EFW_ASI385MC-500x283.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Needle Gx (NGC 4565)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Click<\/strong> (not tap!) <strong>on images<\/strong> (not titles) <strong><strong>for a larger view<br><br><\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below are images illustrating a typical setup for a rooftop observing session at VIU. I often employ an alt-az mounted 8&#8243; reflector as our &#8220;live&#8221; viewing telescope (utilizing a selection of eyepieces offering different fields of view &amp; magnifications) and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/?page_id=1880\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":366,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1880","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1880","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1880"}],"version-history":[{"count":77,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1880\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3908,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1880\/revisions\/3908"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.viu.ca\/arkosg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1880"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}