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Celestron is the worldβs #1 telescope maker, recognized for superior optics and innovative technology.
Torrance, California
Joined February 2009
#Zodiacallight is a faint, triangular glow that appears just after sunset or before sunrise, stretching along the #ecliptic. Itβs caused by sunlight scattering off interplanetary dust particles in the inner #SolarSystem. Have you ever tried seeing or photographing? ππ·
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Thorne Ransom captured the #PinwheelGalaxy (#M101) in just 3.5 hours using two #RASAs from Bortle-4 Sky Meadows State Park, VA! Imaging with two RASAs allows for a wider field of view and improved detail. π #Astrophotography #RASATelescope
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π¨ #OBSERVINGALERT: A #planetaryparade is happening right nowβcan you spot them all? πβ¨ It's YOUR chance to see them in a single night! π Grab your telescope, head outside, and experience the magic. πΈ: Carlos Menchi captured each with his Celestron PowerSeeker 114 EQ.
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What a difference a year makes! After a year of #postprocessing tutorials, Jeff Swanson took his 2023 image of #M104 and cleaned it up. Who else has gone back and reprocessed old images? π π: #Celestron 8β #EdgeHD #telescope with 0.7x Focal Reducer #Astrophotography
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Spilios (@BucksOver) captured the #NeedleGalaxy (#NGC4565) using his #Celestron #CGX 9.25" #EdgeHD! Known for its striking edge-on view, this galaxy is about 40 million light-years away and features a bright core surrounded by a long, thin disk of stars. π #Astrophotography
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One thing we love about this hobby? Seeing what you can achieve with an #entryleveltelescope & a lot of passion! π Connor captured the #OrionNebula (M42) with a #Celestron #PowerSeeker 80AZS! A great example of how to get the most out of your equipment. π #Astrophotography
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πβ¨ The #PlanetaryParade is still happening & is a sight to see. #Stepoutside, #lookup & witness 4 bright planets with just your eyes! ππ π
#Venus & #Saturn shine low in the west β¨ #Jupiter dominates overhead π΄ #Mars rises in the east
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With his #Celestron #C8 #EdgeHD & Off-Axis Guider, Brian Brennan captured #NGC7129, a star-forming nebula in Cepheus. With 37 hours of exposure time under Bortle-5 skies in #NewJersey, this image shows the #reflectionnebula and its dust lanes, lit by young stars. π
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Ivana #caughtthemall! This incredible composite image showcases every planet in the #SolarSystem (except Earth, of course π), captured using a mix of #Celestron 8β and 9.25β #SCT #telescopes. Each planet required its own learning curve and hours of effort.
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Chuck Ayoub's latest capture with his #RASA8 is the β¨#LeoTriplet The triplet is a group of three #spiralgalaxies about 35 million light-years away. Together, they create what looks like a face in space! ππ #Astrophotography #DeepSpace #GalaxyHunting #M65 #M66 #NGC3628
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Bima captured the #PlanetaryParade! Using his #Celestron #StarSenseExplorer LT 114AZ Telescope, he observed and imaged Saturn, Venus, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars in a single night.
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#OriontheHunter - One of the most iconic #constellations in the night sky, #Orion is home to some of the brightest stars & stunning deep-sky objects, including:β #Betelgeuse, Rigel, The #OrionNebula, & the #HorseheadNebula. Next time you're outside, explore this constellation!β
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π¨ #THISWEEK: The #ParadeofPlanets is HERE! πͺ πβ¨ #Venus, #Saturn, #Jupiter, & #Mars are lining up across the night skyπ This is your chance to witness the brightest, most beautiful planets arrayed across the evening skyβ so grab your #Celestrontelescope & step outside.
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πβ¨ February's Celestial & Moon #Calendar β¨πβ β The last full month of #Winter, February brings three conjunctions and Venus' Greatest Elongation. π
#Savethiscalendar and set your February stargazing goals!
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π Luis has been capturing Mars with his Celestron Advanced VX 8" Newtonian telescope since 2016. His images reveal Mars' polar ice caps, dramatic dust storms, and other surface features. π·β¨ #Astrophotography #CelestronTelescope #SpaceEnthusiast
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πβ¨ #Taurus the Bull! πβ β A celestial giant with roots in ancient mythology, Taurus is packed with bright stars and fascinating #DSO, including:β β π Aldebaran, β¨ #Pleiades (#M45), π The Hyades, and π The #CrabNebula (#M51). β #Stargazing #Astronomy #NightSky
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π Our crew packed up the #CelestronOrigin and headed to the stunning Bortle 2 skies of #TwentyninePalms. In just 4 hours, they captured: β¨ Sculptor Galaxy β¨ Orion Nebula β¨ Bode's Nebulae β¨ Horsehead Nebula β¨ Andromeda Galaxy β¨ Pinwheel Galaxy β¨ Thor's Helmet Nebula
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Southern Hemisphere astronomers, you're on #CometWatch! βοΈπ Step outside with a pair of binoculars and enjoy #CometG3ATLAS before it disappears! π Here's a stunning capture over #CapeByron, Australia, by @erfmufn. This image is comprised of 25 5-second exposures.
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