List of Observed Sky Objects | Remarks | References
Since the beginning of May 2024, I own a Vaonis Vespera Pro telescope for observing and taking photos of deep sky objects. On this page, I collect all the sky objects that I visited with the Vespera (currently less than 20 different sky objects). This page is therefore permanently "under construction."
Note: See also
The linked object numbers lead to the detail pages for the respective objects; these typically contain at least one photo from each observation sesssion as well as further information about the object.
Object details can be obtained using the links to the relevant deep sky objects. Smaller deep sky objects that are also included in photos are usually not listed on their own.
DSO Details
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Name | Constellation | Type | Photo | Remarks |
C 9 | Cave Nebula | Cepheus | GE | ![]() |
Emission nebula; photographed together with M 52, NGC 7635, and NGC 7538 as a huge mosaic (50 MP, 6 h); very faint; also photographed alone |
M 3 | Canes Venatici | GC | ![]() |
Nice globular cluster, belongs to the larger ones | |
M 5 | Serpens Cauda | GC | ![]() |
Nice globular cluster, belongs to the larger ones; larger than M 3 | |
M 8 | Lagoon Nebula | Sagittarius | GN | ![]() |
Emission nebula (NGC 6523) and open star cluster (NGC 6530); together with M 20 in a mosaic |
M 9 | Ophiuchus | GC | ![]() |
Small globular star cluster | |
M 10 | Ophiuchus | GC | ![]() |
Forms a pair with the globular star cluster M 12 | |
M 11 | Vulpecula | ![]() |
Is located in the Scutum cloud, a special section of the Milky Way; therefore, the photos are full of stars. | ||
M 12 | Ophiuchus | GC | ![]() |
Forms a pair with the globular star cluster M 10 | |
M 13 | Hercules | GC | ![]() |
Nice globular cluster, belongs to the largest ones; larger than M 5 and M 92 | |
M 14 | Ophiuchus | GC | ![]() |
The third of the three bright globular star clusters in Ophiuchus, but different in character from M 10 und M 12. | |
M 15 | Pegasus | GC | ![]() |
Supposedly, it is the best globular cluster in autumn, bright core. | |
M 16 | Serpens | GN | ![]() |
Star cluster M 16 embedded in the Eagle Nebula IC 4703 | |
M 17 | Sagittarius | GN | ![]() |
One of the most beautiful emission nebulae; in the reversing telescope, some people recognize a swan... | |
M 18 | Sagittarius | OC | ![]() |
More a less a "sub par" star cluster | |
M 20 | Trifid Nebula | Sagittarius | GN | ![]() |
Is called Trifid Nebula because it consists of three parts; together with M 8 in a mosaic |
M 21 | Sagittarius | OC | ![]() |
Together with M 8 and M 20 in a mosaic | |
M 27 | Dumbbell Nebula; with NGC 6530 | Vulpecula | PN | ![]() |
For me, one of the most beautiful planetary nebulae |
M 31 | Andromeda Galaxy | Andromeda | G | ![]() |
Together with M 32 and M 110 on normal photo |
M 32 | Satellite of M 31 | Andromeda | G | ![]() |
Satellite galaxy of M 31 |
M 51 | with NGC 5195 | Canes Venatici | G | ![]() |
Nice spiral galaxy with connected satellite galaxy NGC 5195 and some more small galaxies |
M 52 | together with NGC 7635 | Cassiopeia | OC | ![]() |
Medium-sized open star cluster; together with NGC 7635 in FOV |
M 53 | with NGC 5053 | Coma Berenices | GC | ![]() |
One of the smaller globular star clusters; can be photographed together with NGC 5053 (mosaic). |
M 56 | Lyra | GC | ![]() |
One of the smaller globular star clusters | |
M 57 | Ring Nebula | Lyra | PN | ![]() |
Ring very bright and washed out |
M 63 | Sunflower Galaxy | Canes Venatici | G | ![]() |
Nice, elongated spiral galaxy |
M 64 | Black Eye Galaxy | Coma Berenices | G | ![]() |
Impressive spiral galaxy with unique look |
M 65 | with M 66 and NGC 3628 | Leo | G | ![]() |
Thin, elongated spiral galaxy, spiral hard to see; part of the Leo triplet (with M 66 and NGC 3628); with Vesp Pro the whole triplet can be observed. |
M 66 | with M 65 and NGC 3628 | Leo | G | ![]() |
Elongated spiral galaxy, spiral visible; part of the Leo triplet (with M 65 and NGC 3628); with the Vesp Pro the whole triplet can be observed. |
M 71 | Sagitta | GC | ![]() |
Very loose GC | |
M 81 | with M 82 and NGC 3077 | Ursa Major | G | ![]() |
Nice spiral galaxy; the spiral is not very conspicuous in the eVs; can be seen together with NGC 3077 and M 82 in the Vsp Pro (mosaic). |
M 82 | with M 81 and NGC 3077 | Ursa Major | G | ![]() |
Elongated irregular galaxy (cigar), dirsturbed by an encounter with M 81; can be seen together with M 81 and NGC 3077 in the Vsp Pro (mosaic). |
M 84 | Great Galactic Face, Markarian's Chain | Virgo |
G | ![]() |
Elliptical galaxy that can be seen together with M 86 (+ NGC 4387 and NGC 4402); forms together with M 86 and NGC 4387 the "Great Galactic Face". |
M 86 | Great Galactic Face, Markarian's Chain | Virgo | G | ![]() |
Elliptical galaxy that can be seen together with M 84 (+ NGC 4387 and NGC 4402); forms together with M 84 and NGC 4387 the "Great Galactic Face". |
M 87 | Together with Markarian's Chain and M 88 | Virgo | G | ![]() |
Elliptical galaxy that can be seen together with Markarian's Chain and M 88 in a mosaic. |
M 88 | Together with Markarian's Chain and M 87 | Coma Berenices | G | ![]() |
Spiral galaxy that can be seen together with Markarian's Chain and M 87 in a mosaic. |
M 92 | Hercules | GC | ![]() |
Nice globular star cluster with compact core | |
M 95 | with M 96 and M 105 | Leo | G | ![]() |
Small barred spiral galaxy, relatively faint, but the bar is visible. Forms a pair with M 96. M 96 and M 105 can be included in the mosaic mode of Vsp Pro. |
M 96 | with M 95 and M 105 | Leo | G | ![]() |
Spiral galaxy, forms a pair with M 95. M 95 and M 105 can be included in the mosaic mode of Vsp Pro. |
M 97 | Owl Nebula, with M 108 | Ursa Major | PN | ![]() |
Small green dot with two dark spots; can be observed together with M 108 with Vespera Pro. |
M 101 | Pinwheel Galaxy | Coma Berenices | G | ![]() |
Faint; better in second attempt, but still very noisy (30 min) |
M 104 | Sombrero Galaxy | Virgo | G | ![]() |
Spiral galaxy, seen nearly edge-on; the dust ring and the bright nucleus led to the name. |
M 105 | with NGC 3384/89 as well as M 95 and M 96 | Leo | G | ![]() |
Bright elliptical galaxy; close to the galaxies NGC 3384 (elliptical) and the smaller NGC 3389 (spiral). In the Vespera Pro mosaic additionally together with M 95 and M 96. |
M 106 | with NGC 4248 | Canes Venatici | G | ![]() |
Larger and bright spiral galaxy with bright core; close to it there is the small spiral galaxy NGC 4248, somewhat farther apart the galaxy NGC 4220, the pair NGC 4231/32 (Holm 356), and the edge-on galaxy NGC 4217 with NGC 4226 (Holm 354). |
M 107 | Ophiuchus | GC | ![]() |
According to Stoyan, the faintest of the Messier globular star clusters in constellation Ophiuchus | |
M 108 | with M 97 | Ursa Major | G | ![]() |
Barred spiral galaxy, nearly seen edge-on; can be observed together with M 97 with Vespera Pro |
M 109 | Ursa Major | G | ![]() |
Barred spiral galaxy; very faint | |
M 110 | Satellite of M 31 | Andromeda | G | ![]() |
Satellite galaxy of M 31, faint |
NGC 281 | Pacman Nebula | Cassiopeia | GN | ![]() |
Larger reddish nebula with embedded star cluster IC 1590 |
NGC 3077 | close to M 81 (and with M 82) | Ursa Major | G | ![]() |
Small companion of M 81 |
NGC 3384/89 | with M 105 as well as M 95 and M 96 | ![]() |
The two galaxies NGC 3384 (elliptical, physical companion of M 105) and NGC 3389 (spiral, far in the background) can be observed and photographed together with M 105. At least in a mosaic, M 95 and M 96 also fit into the picture. | ||
NGC 3628 | Hamburger Galaxy, with M 65 and M 66 | Leo | G | ![]() |
Spiral galaxy seen edge-on; it forms a conspicuous group with M 65 and M 66, the Leo Triplet (Arp 317, Holm 246). |
NGC 4236 | Draco | G | ![]() |
Spiral galaxy; very faint | |
NGC 4435/38 | The Eyes, together with M 84/86 and maybe M 87 and M 88 | Virgo | G | ![]() |
The lenticular galaxies NGC 4435 and NGC 4438 are also called "The Eyes" or "Markarian's Eyes". They can be taken as the starting point for a mosaic of Markarian's chain (from NGC 4477 to M 84) (more precisely: NGC 4438). |
NGC 4565 | Needle Galaxy | Coma Berenices | G | ![]() |
One of the most prominent and famous edge-on spiral galaxies in the sky; together with NGC 4562 and NGC 4494, NGC 4565 forms the small galaxy group LGG 294. |
NGC 4631/27 | Whale/Herring Galaxy, with NGC 4627 (Arp 281) | Canes Venatici | G | ![]() |
Spiral galaxy seen edge-on; above it, there is a compagnion, the elliptical dwarf galaxy NGC 4627. Both form the galaxy pair Arp 281. A little farther apart, there is the barred spiral galaxy NGC 4656/57. |
NGC 5005 | with NGC 5033 | Canes Venatici | G | ![]() |
Oblique spiral galaxy with bright core, forms a pair together with NGC 5033, which influence each other weakly. |
NGC 5033 | with NGC 5005 | Canes Venatici | G | ![]() |
Spiral galaxy, forms a pair together with NGC 5005, which influence each other weakly. |
NGC 5053 | with M 53 | Coma Berenices | GC | ![]() |
Very loose globular star cluster near M 53 (1°); can be photographed together with M 53 (mosaic). |
NGC 6888 | Crescent Nebula | Cygnus | GE | ![]() |
Nice, but faint; responds well to the Vespera Dual Band Filter |
NGC 6960 | Western Cirrus Nebula | Cygnus | GN/SR | ![]() |
Together with NGC 6992/5 in a mosaic; together with NGC 6992/5 a supernova remnant. |
NGC 6992/5 | Eastern Cirrus Nebula | Cygnus | GN/SR | Together with NGC 6960 in a mosaic; together with NGC 6960 a supernova remnant. | |
NGC 7023 | Iris Nebula | Cepheus | GN | ![]() |
NGC 7023 is the name of an open star cluster containing the Iris Nebula. The Iris Nebula is a reflection nebula illuminated by a central star. |
NGC 7380 | Wizard Nebula/Cluster | Cepheus | GN/OC | ![]() |
A star formation region that contains the young open star cluster NGC 7380 |
NGC 7538 | Cepheus | GE | ![]() |
Emission nebula; photographed together with M 52, NGC 7635, and C 9 as a huge mosaic (50 MP, 6 h) | |
NGC 7635 | Bubble Nebula; together with M 52 | Cassiopeia | GN | ![]() |
Together with the well-known open star cluster M 52 in FOV |
NGC 7789 | Caroline's Rose Cluster, White Rose Cluster | Cassiopeia | OC | ![]() |
Large; according to Stoyan one of the richest star clusters for small telescopes. |
NGC 7822 | Cepheus | GE | ![]() |
Nebula very faint... | |
Sh2-101 | Tulip Nebula | Cygnus | GE | ![]() |
Very faint; observed with Dual Band filter |
Sun | S | ![]() |
With very large sun spot (May 9, 2024); with even more sun spots (photo, August 8, 2024) |
G = galaxy, GaC = galaxy cluster, OC = open star cluster, GC = globular star cluster, GN = galactic nebula, GE = galactic emission nebula, GR = galactic reflection nebula, DN = dark nebula, C = comet, PN = planetary nebula, SP = star pattern, SC = star cloud, SR = supernova remnant, HII = HII region (emission nebula in other galaxies), P = planet, M = moon
03.09.2024 |