Ville MiettinenFeb 21, 2021First photometric observations!I have started using some of my imaging time to contribute in scientific observations that can be done with a small telescope. Because my...
Ville MiettinenFeb 21, 2021Stellar nurseryAbout 1600 light years from Earth lies Orion B molecular cloud complex. Reflection nebulae in it are illuminated by bright blue starlight...
Ville MiettinenFeb 9, 2021Flames of AurigaThe Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) is a combination of emission and reflection nebulae in the constellation of Auriga. The nebula is mainly...
Ville MiettinenJan 18, 2021Ancient planetary nebula HDW2This planetary nebula was first discovered by an American astronomer Stewart Sharpless in 1959. He included it in his catalogue of HII...
Ville MiettinenJan 15, 2021Galactic waltzThis small group of galaxies is located in the northern constellation of Leo. They are at a distance of about 35 million light-year's...
Ville MiettinenJan 10, 2021Hind's variable nebulaThe dark nebulosity in the image is illuminated by a young star T Tauri, it was discovered in October 1852 by an English astronomer John...
Ville MiettinenJan 6, 2021New all sky camera!Ive wanted to build a good quality all sky camera for about a year now but I just havent had the time to do it. Now that its finally...
Ville MiettinenDec 15, 2020Soul nebulaSoul nebula is one of my favorite targets in the night sky, I really like bridge of bright hydrogen gas in the middle that shines...