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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My first lucky imaging mosaic of the Moon! To keep things manageable I reached for the Baader Travel Companion and finally pushed my QHY at 130 fps.… astrocamp.eu/en/moon-mosaic-with-th… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #Astrophoto

Astrofoto: Mond, aufgenommen am 25. September 2026

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Around one year ago I spent a magical evening in Lahnstein, capturing the total lunar eclipse alongside students and curious visitors.… astrocamp.eu/en/lunar-eclipse-sep25 #astrophotography #Astrophoto #SolarSystem

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Sh2-152 is an emission nebula in Cassiopeia, roughly 9,460 light-years distant. This H II region hosts active star formation and embedded young stellar objects.… astrocamp.eu/en/sharpless-152-emiss… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #EmissionNebula

Sharpless 152, Emission Nebula, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Here's my latest astrophoto: the dark nebula LDN 1089, captured from my garden in Koblenz over one night in August 2026, 4 h 10 min total.… astrocamp.eu/en/ldn-1089-with-osc-a… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #Astrophoto #DarkNebula

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Sh2-148 is an emission nebula in Cepheus, located ~18,900 light-years away. This compact HII region is powered by ionizing radiation from massive OB stars.… astrocamp.eu/en/sharpless-148-emiss… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #EmissionNebula

Sharpless 148, Emission Nebula, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My first attempt with the Foraxx palette on the North America Nebula (C 20). 3 nights, 6 h 15 min of narrowband data reprocessed into something new.… astrocamp.eu/en/north-america-nebul… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #Astrophoto

North America Nebula (Caldwell 20 / NGC 7000), Open Cluster, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

First light with my new ultra-narrowband filters! The North America Nebula (C 20) in classic Hubble palette. Three July nights, 6 h 15 min of data captured from Koblenz.… astrocamp.eu/en/north-america-nebul… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Sharpless 142, the Wizard Nebula, is an emission nebula in Cepheus at ~11,400 light-years distance. This HII region hosts the open cluster NGC 7380, ionized by hot young stars.… astrocamp.eu/en/sharpless-142-wizar… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature

Wizard Nebula (Sharpless 142), Emission Nebula, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Fresh start under the stars: I've completely redesigned my blog. Same passion for capturing galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, now with a cleaner look plus free deep-sky tools: catalog, visibility planner and object… astrocamp.eu/en #Astronomy #Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Sharpless 131, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula, is an emission nebula in Cepheus at ~3,260 light-years.… astrocamp.eu/en/sharpless-131-eleph… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #EmissionNebula

Elephant’s Trunk Nebula (Sharpless 131), Emission Nebula, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Messier 15 in Pegasus is one of the densest known globular clusters, with a core showing signs of gravitational collapse.… astrocamp.eu/en/messier-15-pegasus-… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #GlobularCluster

Pegasus Cluster (Messier 15 / NGC 7078), Globular Cluster, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

NGC 7062 is an open star cluster in Cygnus, roughly 5,220 light-years away. It culminates at astronomical midnight and is best observed in mid August, riding high along the summer Milky Way. astrocamp.eu/en/ngc-7062-open-clust… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature

NGC 7062, Open Cluster, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Caldwell 4, the Iris Nebula, is a reflection nebula in Cepheus about 1,120 light-years away. Its blue glow comes from dust scattering the light of the embedded star.… astrocamp.eu/en/caldwell-4-iris-neb… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #ReflectionNebula

Iris Nebula (Caldwell 4 / NGC 7023), Open Cluster, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

New capture: Caldwell 37, a stunning open cluster. Only needed a short night for this one, the Stellavita made the session run flawlessly. Second object of a great week under the stars.… astrocamp.eu/en/caldwell-37-jul26-2 #astrophotography #astronomy #nature

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The Cygnus Loop (Sharpless 103) is a vast supernova remnant in Cygnus, spanning about 3 degrees of sky.… astrocamp.eu/en/sharpless-103-cygnu… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #Supernova

Cygnus Loop (Sharpless 103), Supernova Remnant, Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The Western Veil Nebula (Caldwell 34) is a stunning supernova remnant in Cygnus, the delicate remains of a star that exploded thousands of years ago.… astrocamp.eu/en/caldwell-34-western… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #Supernova

Western Veil Nebula - Caldwell 34 - NGC 6960

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Chasing totality in León, Spain — this is it. My primary shot of the 2026 total solar eclipse.… astrocamp.eu/en/total-solar-eclipse… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #Astrophoto #SolarSystem

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Total solar eclipse composition, captured in León, Spain. A sequence of individual exposures merged into one — my favorite way to tell the story of totality.… astrocamp.eu/en/total-solar-eclipse… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #Astrophoto

Total Solar Eclipse – Composition, Aug’26

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A 93% partial eclipse on August 28, 2026 already promises a coppery Moon low on the horizon — perfect for foreground compositions.… astrocamp.eu/en/blood-moon-on-the-h… #Astronomy #Astrophotography

Blood Moon on the Horizon: August 28 Lunar Eclipse

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Nailing the exposure for totality means juggling everything from the diamond ring to the faint corona in seconds.… astrocamp.eu/en/exposing-a-total-so… #Astronomy #Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The diamond ring returns. I caught the exact moment of third contact - C3 - when the Moon releases the Sun and totality ends. A single fleeting instant, frozen forever.… astrocamp.eu/en/total-solar-eclipse… #astrophotography #astronomy #nature

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Packing for my first total solar eclipse raised one big question: how much gear is enough when you don't yet know how to shoot one? Here's what made it into my bag and why less can… astrocamp.eu/en/the-journey-to-the-… #Astronomy #Astrophotography

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Prominences on fire during totality. A single short exposure, glow reduced to let them shine. ▼ Baader Apo 95 Travel Companion | Canon EOS R astrocamp.eu/en/total-sol... #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #solareclipse

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A father-son road trip from Koblenz to León, chasing the total solar eclipse of Aug 12, 2026. The hunt for the perfect spot and a nerve-wracking hour before totality. astrocamp.eu/en/the-journ... #astrophotography #astronomy #solareclipse #journey

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The - more or less - final version of the main picture i made on my journey to Sahagún, Spain. The full story will be on my blog ASTROCAMP.EU soon. Full version: app.astrobin.com/i/eyknyj #astrophotography #eclipse #nature #journey #stargazing

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

My 1st result after checking the data. Full story and final picture following next week. I am so happy, what an experience! León, Spain. #astrophotogrphy #eclipse #sun #moon

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Stonehenge under the Milky Way - the highlight of my England trip, captured on the very first night. ▼ IRIX 15mm | Canon EOS R astrocamp.eu/en/stoneheng... #astrophotography #astronomy #nature

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

24 AVV-Mitglieder erhielten beim DLR in Köln exklusive Einblicke in Astronautentraining und Mondforschung. Höhepunkt: Besuch der neuen LUNA Analog Facility, wo Europa für zukünftige Mondmissionen trainiert. hoher-list.de/dem-mond-ein... #AVV #AstronomischeVereinigungVulkaneifel #Astronomie

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Live from Stonehenge. I cant wait to check the RAWs. #astrophotography #astrocamp

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Our first month with the new ‘Object of the Month’ format - Messier 13 - has come to a successful close, with astrophotography and group observation sessions. #astronomy #astrophotography #avv

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

NGC 6633 is a bright open cluster in Ophiuchus, about 1,260 light-years away. Sprinkled across a rich Milky Way field, it climbs highest at midnight in late June - a perfect summer target. astrocamp.eu/en/ngc-6633-... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Today I released an update of my CATALOG tool. In addition to Messier, Caldwell, Barnard and several more I added the Abell Planetary Nebulae catalog. Explore visibility info for your location and object data. astrocamp.eu/en/deep-sky-... #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to capture galaxies and nebulae? Meet the astronomer behind Astrocamp, the gear, and the story that started it all. I just had a foto session with my daughter and already used some results on my about page. astrocamp.eu/en/about/ #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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About Me – Astrophotography & Deep Sky – Astrocamp – Astrophotography & Deep-Sky Catalog

Astrocamp is my astrophotography project. Learn about the gear I use to capture galaxies, nebulae and star clusters – and the story behind it.

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The Eagle Nebula soars in Serpens, 5,370 light-years away. This stunning star-forming region reaches its best visibility in late June when it culminates at midnight. astrocamp.eu/en/messier-1... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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AVV am Hohen List e.V. @avvhoherlist.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Beeindruckendes Foto von M13 im Herkules von Thomas Hanrath aus Koblenz. Aufgenommen mit Vixen VC200L am 8.6.2026. hoher-list.de/das-himmelsobjekt-im-… #AVV #Astronomie

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Caught tonight’s gorgeous Moon–Venus conjunction! A razor-thin waning crescent with earthshine softly lighting the dark side, and brilliant Venus shining just above. Always a treat when these two share the sky. #astrophotography #moon #venus #conjunction #stargazing

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Messier 92 is a bright globular cluster in Hercules, 27,000 light-years away. This ancient stellar sphere reaches its highest point in early June skies. astrocamp.eu/en/messier-92/ #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules, shines 22,000 light-years away. One of the finest globular clusters visible from the Northern Hemisphere, best seen in early June. astrocamp.eu/en/hercules-... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

The Pinwheel Galaxy, Messier 101, is a stunning face-on spiral galaxy in Ursa Major. Located 21 million light-years away, it reaches its best viewing position in late April. astrocamp.eu/en/pinwheel-... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Messier 3 is a brilliant globular cluster in Canes Venatici, home to half a million ancient stars packed into a sphere 34,000 light-years away. Best viewed in mid-April when it reaches its highest point. astrocamp.eu/en/messier-3/ #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The Whirlpool Galaxy, M51, is a stunning grand-design spiral in Canes Venatici, 23 million light-years away. Best viewed mid-April when it reaches midnight culmination. astrocamp.eu/en/messier-5... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Messier 91 is a barred spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices, shining from 60 million light-years away. Best viewed around late March when it reaches its highest point in the night sky. astrocamp.eu/en/messier-91/ #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Messier 88 is a spiral galaxy in Coma Berenices, 47 million light-years distant. Best viewed in late March when it reaches midnight culmination. astrocamp.eu/en/messier-8... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

The Eyes Galaxies (Arp 120) are a pair of interacting galaxies in Virgo, 52 million light-years away. Best viewed during northern spring nights when they culminate at midnight. astrocamp.eu/en/arp-120-t... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Messier 106 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici, 23.7 million light-years away. Best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere in mid-March when it reaches midnight culmination. astrocamp.eu/en/messier-1... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

The Hamburger Galaxy, NGC 3628, is an edge-on spiral galaxy 35 million light-years away in Leo. Best viewed in early March when it reaches culmination at astronomical midnight. astrocamp.eu/en/ugc-6350-... #astrophotography #astronomy #deepsky

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Thomas Hanrath @astrocamp.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

astrocamp planner I turned one of my Excel planning files into a WordPress plugin. Currently for personal use only, but that may change. Feedback and bug reports are welcome. Here on bluesky or as a comment on the blog. astrocamp.eu/en/astrocamp... #astrophotography #astronomy #nature #deepsky

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