Vaonis Vespera Pro - Photo Gallery (Messier Catalog)

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On the gallery pages, I present my so far "best" photos taken with my Vaonis Vespera Pro (at the moment, most of the time all of them...). This page shows DSO that are included in the Messier Catalog.

Gallery pages: Photo Gallery (My Nicest Photos) - Photo Gallery (Messier Catalog) - Photo Gallery (NGC and More...) - Photo Gallery (Multiple DSO)

Introduction

On this page I would like to present my "best" photos of Messier objects taken with my Vaonis Vespera Pro. As hopefully new celestial objects and maybe better photos of the objects will be added in the future, this page will be a "work in progress".

Note: The frames were exposed with 10 seconds unless noted otherwise.

Photos (Messier Catalog)

M 1 (Crab Nebula; Taurus)


M 1, Nov 4, 2024 - 1800 (180 frames = 30 min), section, processed and denoised (DN)		M 1, Nov 4, 2024 - 1800 (180 frames = 30 min), section, TIFF processed and denoised (DN)

M 1, Feb 18, 2025 - 1800 (180 frames = 30 min), section		M 1, Feb 18, 2025 - 1800 (180 frames = 30 min), section, processed and denoised (PAI)

M 3 (Canes Venatici)


M 3, Jun 7, 2024 - 1800 (120 frames = 20 min), 1:1 section		M 3, Jun 7, 2024 - 1800 (120 frames = 20 min), 1:1 section, TIFF processed

M 5 (Serpens Cauda)


M 5, Jun 7, 2024 - 1800p (124 frames = 20min), 1:1 section		M 5, Jun 7, 2024 - 1800p (124 frames = 20min), 1:1 section, TIFF processed

M 8 (Lagoon Nebula; Sagittarius)


M 8 - Jun 25, 2024, 2100p (217 frames, 2170s), mosaic, 1:1 section, processed (PSE)		M 8 - Jun 25, 2024, 2100p (217 frames, 2170s), mosaic, 1:1 section, processed (PSE) and denoised (DN)

M 9 (Ophiuchus)


M 9, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (60 frames = 600s), 1:1 section		M 9, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (60 frames = 600s), 1:1 section, processed

M 10 (Ophiuchus)


M 10, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s), 1:1 section		M 10, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900 s), 1:1 section, processed

M 11 (Wild Duck Cluster; Scutum)


M 11, Jun 28, 2024 - 2000 (60 frames = 600s)		M 11, Jun 28, 2024 - 2000 (60 frames = 600s), processed

M 11, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (60 frames = 600s), 1:1 section		M 11, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (60 Frames = 600s), 1:1 section, processed

M 12 (Ophiuchus)


M 12, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s), 1:1 section		M 12, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s), 1:1 section, processed

M 13 (Hercules)


M 13, Jun 4, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s), 1:1 section, processed (Siril)		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net

M 14 (Ophiuchus)


M 14, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (90 frames = 900s), 1:1 section		M 14, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (90 frames = 900s), 1:1 section, processed

M 16 (Eagle Nebula; Serpens)


M 16, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (89 frames = 890s), 1:1 section		M 16, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (89 frames = 890s), 1:1 section, processed (PSE)

M 16, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (89 frames = 890s), 1:1 section, processed (PSE) and denoised (DN)

M 16, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800 (334 frames = 3340s), 1:1 section from mosaic		M 16, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800 (334 frames = 3340s), 1:1 section from mosaic, processed

M 16, Aug 10, 2024 - 1800 (129 frames = 1290s), 1:1 section, Dual Band Filter		M 16, 10.8.2024 - 1800 (129 frames = 1290s), 1:1 section, Dual Band Filter, processed (PSE)

M 16, 10.8.2024 - 1800 (129 Frames = 1290s), 1:1 section, Dual Band Filter, processed (PSE) and denoised (DN)		M 16, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (89 frames = 890s), 1:1 section, processed (PSE) and denoised (DN) - for comparison purposes

M 17 (Omega/Swan Nebula; Sagittarius)


M 17*, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (93 frames = 930s), 1:1 section		M 17*, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (93 frames = 930s), 1:1 section, processed (PSE)

M 17*, Jun 28, 2024 - 1800 (93 frames = 930s), 1:1 section, processed (PSE) and denoised (DN)

M 17*, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800 (334 frames = 3340s), 1:1 section from mosaic		M 17*, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800 (334 frames = 3340s), 1:1 section from mosaic, processed

*) NW of M 17 there is the emission nebula IC 4706 (two stars in a red cloud).

M 18 (Sagittarius)


M 18, 4.7.2024 - 1800 (334 frames = 3340s), 1:1 section from mosaic		M 18, 4.7.2024 - 1800 (334 frames = 3340s), 1:1 section from mosaic, processed

M 20 (Trifid Nebula; Sagittarius)


M 20 - Jun 25, 2024, 1800p (217 frames, 2170s), mosaic, 1:1 section, processed (PSE)		M 20 - Jun 25, 2024, 1800p (217 frames, 2170s), mosaic, 1:1 section, processed (PSE) and denoised (DN)

M 21 (Sagittarius)

M 21 - Aug 5, 2024, 1800p (217 frames, 2170s), mosaic, 1:1 section from mosaic

M 27 (Dumbbell Nebula; Vulpecula)


M 27, Jun 25, 2024 - 2000 (120 frames = 1200s)		M 27, Jun 25, 2024 - 1800 (120 frames = 1200s), 1:1 section, processed

M 29 (Cygnus)


M 29, Nov 5, 2024 - 2000 (90 frames = 15 min)		M 29, Nov 5, 2024 - 2000 (90 frames = 15 min), processed

Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net (section right)		M 29, Nov 5, 2024 - 1800 (90 frames = 15 min), section, processed (TIFF)

M 31 (Andromeda Galaxy; Andromeda), M 32, M 110


M 31/32/110, Aug 24, 2024 - 2000 (181 frames = 1810s)		M 31/32/110, Aug 24, 2024 - 2000 (181 frames = 1810s), processed

M 31/32/110, Aug 24, 2024 - 2000 (181 frames = 1810s), processed (TIFF)		M 31/32/110, Aug 24, 2024 - 2000 (181 frames = 1810s), processed (TIFF) and denoised (DN)

M 33 (Triangulum Galaxy; Triangulum)


M 33 - Nov 3, 2024, 2000 (361 frames = 1 h)		M 33 - Nov 3, 2024, 2000 (361 frames = 1 h), processed (PSE)

M 33 - Nov 3, 2024, 2100 (361 frames = 1 h), section, processed (Siril, AP)		M 33 - Nov 3, 2024, 2100 (361 frames = 1 h), section, processed (Siril, AP) and denoised; with white balance

M 34 (Perseus)


M 34 - Nov 4, 2024, 2000 (970s)		M 34 - Nov 4, 2024, 2000 (970s), processed

Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net (section right)		M 34 - Nov 4, 2024, 1800 (970s), section, processed (TIFF)

M 35 (Gemini)


M 35 with NGC 2158, Feb 4, 2025 - large, (60 frames = 10 min)		M 35 with NGC 2158, Feb 4, 2025 - large, (60 frames = 10 min), processed

M 36-38 (Auriga)

M 36, Feb 4, 2025 - large, 10 min, processed

M 36, Feb 4, 2025 - large, 7 min, processed

M 36, Feb 4, 2025 - large, 10 min, processed

Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net > NGC 1907

M 39 (Cygnus)


M 39, Nov 5, 2024 - 2000 (90 frames = 15 min)		M 39, Nov 5, 2024 - 2000 (90 frames = 15 min), processed

Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net (section right)		M 39, Nov 5, 2024 - 1800 (90 frames = 15 min), section processed (TIFF)

M 41 (Canis Major)


M 41, Feb 7, 2025 - large, 30 min		M 41, Feb 7, 2025 - large, 30 min

M 42/43 (Orion Nebula; Orion) with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980


M 42/43 with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980, Dec 26, 2024 - 2000 (121 frames = 20 min)		M 42/43 with NGC 1977 and NGC 1980, Dec 26, 2024 - 2000 (121 Frames = 20 min), processed, white white balance

M 44 (Praesepe, Beehive; Cancer)


M 44, Feb 4, 2025 - large, 39 min		M 44, Feb 4, 2025 - large, 39 min, processed

M 45 (Pleiades, Seven Sisters; Taurus)


M 45, Nov 4, 2024 - 2000, 2410s (40 min)		M 45, Nov 4, 2024 - 2000, 2410s (40 min), processed and denoised (DN), white balance

M 45, Feb 17, 2025 - 2000, 1840s (30 min)		M 45, Feb 17, 2025 - 2000, 1840s (30 min), photo left processed and denoised (PAI)

M 46, M 47, NGC 2438 (Puppis)


M 46, M 47 and more - Feb 26, 2025, 2000, mosaic, 35:40 min		M 46, M 47 and more - Feb 26., 2025, 2000, mosaic, 35:40 min, processed

Ditto, evaluation with nova.astrometry.net		M 46, section from the photo on top with NGC 2438 (red) and CR 5237 (blue, tiny) - 1500, processed

M 48 (Hydra)


M 48, Feb 26, 2025 - 2000, 610s		M 48, Feb 26, 2025 - 2000, 610s, processed

		M 48, Feb 26, 2025 - 2000, 610s, TIFF processed

M 50 (Monoceros)


M 50, Mar 5, 2025 - 2000, 1820s		M 50, Mar 5, 2025 - 2000, 1820s photo left processed

M 51 (Whirlpool Galaxy; Canes Venatici)


M 51, May 13, 2024 - 2000p (46 frames = 460s)		M 51, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (46 frames = 460s)

M 51, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (46 frames = 460s), processed (PSE)		M 51, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (46 frames = 460s), additionally denoised (DN)

M 51, May 25, 2024 - 1800p (490 frames = 4900s), 1:1 section, processed (PSE)		M 51, May 25, 2024 - 1800p (490 frames = 4900s), 1:1 section, additionally denoised (DN)

M 52 (Cassiopeia) with NGC 7635 (Bubble Nebula)


M 52 with NGC 7635, Aug 25, 2024 - 2000p (235 frames = 2350s)		M 52 with NGC 7635, Aug 25, 2022 - 2000p (235 frames = 2350s), processed

M 53 (Coma Berenice)


M 53 & NGC 5053, Jun 7, 2024 - 3000p, mosaic (80 frames = 800s), 1:1 section		M 53 & NGC 5053, Jun 7, 2024 - 3000p, mosaic (80 frames = 800s), 1:1 section, processed

M 56 (Lyra)


M 56, 8.72024 - 1800p (90 Frames = 900s), 1:1 Ausschnitt		M 56, 8.7.2024 - 1800p (90 Frames = 900s), 1:1 Ausschnitt, bearbeitet

M 57 (Ring Nebula; Lyra)


M 57 - Jul 8, 2024, 1800p (60 frames = 600s)		M 57 - Jul 8, 2024, 1800p (60 frames = 600s), processed

Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net > IC 1296

M 63 (Sunflower Galaxy; Canes Venatici)


M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), processed (PSE)		M 63, May 13, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), additionally denoised (DN)

M 64 (Black Eye Galaxy; Coma Berenices)


M 64, May 12, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), processed (PSE)		M 64, May 12, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), additionally denoised (DN)

M 64, May 14, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), processed (PSE)		M 64, May 14, 2024 - section, 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), additionally denoised (DN)

M 65/66 , NGC 3628 (Leo Triplet; Leo)


M 65 and M 66 with NGC 3628 (Leo Triplet), May 13, 2024 - mosaic, 3600s, 2000p		M 65 and M 66 with NGC 3628 (Leo Triplet), May 13, 2024 - section from mosaic, 3600s, 2000p

M 65 and M 66 with NGC 3628 (Leo Triplet), May 13, 2024 - ditto, 3600s, 2000p, processed		M 65 and M 66 with NGC 3628 (Leo Triplet), May 13, 2024 - ditto, denoised (DN), 2000p

M 67 (Sagitta)


M 67, Feb 19, 2025 - 2000, 620s		M 67, Feb 19, 2025 - 2000, 620s, photo left processed

M 71 (Sagitta)


M 71, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (90 Frames = 900s), 1:1 section		M 71, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s), 1:1 section, processed

M 74 (Pisces)


M 74 - Feb 8, 2025, 1800 (360 frames, 60 min), section		M 74 - Feb 8, 2025, 1800 (360 frames, 60 min), section, processed

		M 74 - Feb 8, 2025, 1800 (360 frames, 60 min), section, processed and denoised (PAI)

M 76 (Small Dumbbell Nebula; Perseus)


M 76 - Nov 5, 2024, 2000, 60 frames (10 min), section		M 76 - Nov 5, 2024, 2000, 60 frames (10 min), section, photo left processed

M 78 (Orion)


M 78 with NGC 2071, Dez 26, 2024 - 2000 (183 frames = 30 min), denoised (DN)		M 78 with NGC 2071, Dez 26, 2024 - 2000 (183 frames = 30 min), processed, denoised (DN), white balance

M 78 with NGC 2071, Feb 2, 2025 - section, 2000 (360 frames = 60 min), processed and denoised (PAI)		M 78 with NGC 2071, Feb 18, 2025 - section, 2000 (181 frames = 30 min), processed and denoised (PAI)

M 81/82 (Bode Galaxy, Cigar Galaxy; Ursa Major), NGC 3077 (Ursa Major)


M 81/82 & NGC 3077, May 10, 2024 - 2000p (360 frames = 3600s), mosaic		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net (includes NGC 2959, 2961, and 2976)

M 81/82 & NGC 3077, May 10, 2024 - 2000p (360 frames = 3600s), mosaic, section, processed and denoised (PSE, DN)		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net

M 81/82 & NGC 3077, Mar 19, 2025 - 2000p, 40 min, section		M 81/82 & NGC 3077, Mar 19, 2025 - 2000p, 40 min, section, processed

M 81/82 & NGC 3077, Mar 19, 2025 - 2000p, 40 min, section, further processed (AP)		M 81/82 & NGC 3077, Mar 19, 2025 - 2000p, 40 min, section, further processed (AP) and denoised (PAI)

M 81/82 & NGC 3077, Mar 19, 2025 - 2000p, 40 min, section, processed		M 81/82 & NGC 3077, Mar 19, 2025 - 2000p, 40 min, section, processed (see photo left) and denoised (PAI), further processed

M 84/86 (Geat Galactic Face; Virgo - Markarian's Chain), M 87, M 88 (Virgo)


Markarian's Chain and more - May 14, 2024, mosaic, 2580s, 2000p		Ditto, processed, 2000p

Evaluation with Nova.astrometry.net		Evaluation with Nova.astrometry.net

Too many galaxies for listing them here! M 87 at the bottom left, M 88 at the top left.

M 92 (Hercules)


M 92, Jun 4, 2024 - 1800p (90 Frames = 900s), 1:1 section		M 92, Jun 4, 2024 - 1800p (90 Frames = 900s), 1:1 section, TIFF processed

M 95, M 96, M 105 (Leo)


M 95, M 96, M 105, and more, May 10, 2024 - mosaic, processed, 2000p, 2940s		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net
Small galaxies in the mosaic: IC 643, IC 648, NGC 3345, NGC 3384, NGC 3389, NGC 3412, NGC 3419, NGC 3367, NGC 3377, NGC 3357, NGC 3391, NGC 3338 (see evaluation)

M 95, M 96, M 105, and more, Feb 19, 2025 - 2000p, 30 min		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net
Small galaxies in the mosaic: IC 643,NGC 3345, NGC 3384, NGC 3389 (see evaluation)

M 97 (Owl Nebula; Ursa Major), M 108 (Ursa Major)


M 97 & M 108, 25.5.2024 - 2000p (150 frames = 1500s), processed (PSE)		M 97 & M 108, 25.5.2024 - 2000p (150 frames = 1500s), additionally denoised (DN)

M 101 (Pinwheel Galaxy, Ursa Major)


M 101, June 7, 2024 - 1800p (180 frames = 1800s), 1:1 section		M 101, June 7, 2024 - 1800p (180 Frames = 1800s), 1:1 section, processed

M 101, June 7, 2024 - 1800p (180 Frames = 1800s), 1:1 section, processed and denoised

M 103 (Cassiopeia)


M 103ff, Mar 5, 2025 - 2000 (154 frames = 1540 s), mosaic		M 103ff, Mar 5, 2025 - 2000 (154 Frames = 1540 s), mosaic, processed

M 103ff, Mar 5, 2025 - (154 Frames = 1540 s), mosaic, processed, section (1:1)		Evaluation by nova.astrometry.org

M 104 (Sombrero Galaxy; Cassiopeia)


M 104, May 14, 2024 - section, 2000p (182 frames = 1820s)		M 104, May 14, 2024 - section, 2000p (182 frames = 1820s), processed (PSE) and denoised (DN)

M 105 (Leo)

See M 95

M 106 (Canes Venatici)


M 106, May 22, 2024 - 2000p (180 frames = 1800s)		M 106, May 22, 2024 - 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), processed (PSE)

M 106, May 22, 2024 - 2000p (180 frames = 1800s), additionally denoised (DN)		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net

M 107 (Ophiuchus)


M 107, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (60 frames = 600s), 1:1 section		M 107, Jul 4, 2024 - 1800p (60 frames = 600s), 1:1 section, processed

M 108 (Ursa Major)

See M 97

M 109 (Ursa Major)


M 109, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (180 frames = 1800s)		M 109, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (180 frames = 1800s), processed

M 109, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s)		M 109, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s), processed

M 109, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (90 frames = 900s), processed and denoised (DN)		M 109, Jul 8, 2024 - 1800p (180 frames = 1800s), processed and denoised (DN)