On August 12, 2026, the Moon partially covered the Sun as seen from Austria, creating a spectacular celestial event in the evening sky. With the Sun already low above the western horizon, the eclipse offeredContinue reading
New baby on board – Tak FC-76DS
The Takahashi FC-76DS is the latest addition to my astronomical equipment. This compact fluorite refractor is renowned for its sharp, high-contrast views and is ideal for observing and photographing the Moon, Sun, planets, and deep-skyContinue reading
Aurora Borealis, 19 January 2026
A rare, intense solar storm produced vibrant aurora borealis displays across Europe around January 19, 2026, driven by high solar activity during Solar Cycle 25. The displays featured green, pink, and purple lights, with sightingsContinue reading
Sun in h-alpha light, 27 December 2025
Giant sunspot complex 4317 centered. Earth-orbiting satellites recorded a strong M5-class solar flare: image. It came from a developing active region near new sunspot 4323. This region near the sun’s eastern limb seems poised forContinue reading
Sun in Ca II K light, 7 December 2025
Giant sunspot complex 4294 – 4296 has a ‘beta-gamma-delta’ magnetic field that harbors energy for X-class solar flares (Credit: NASA/SDO).
September 2025 lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse occurred at the Moon’s ascending node of orbit on Sunday, September 7, 2025, with an umbral magnitude of 1.3638. Viktor and Christian were able to take photos in Wulkaprodersdorf.
NGC 6888 – Crescent nebula 60 min
NGC 6888, the Crescent Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, about 5000 light-years away from Earth. This 60 minute capture was taken with Takahashi FSQ106, ASI 585 MC pro and Optolong filter.
NGC 6960 – Veil nebula, 60 min.
The Western Veil (also known as Caldwell 34), consisting of NGC 6960 (the “Witch’s Broom”, Lacework Nebula, “Filamentary Nebula”) near the foreground star 52 Cygni.