Bruce Catter
@osprey3.bsky.social
Engineer, amateur astronomer, operator of small observatory in the mountains of Baja California Sur, México.
Nicely done. Interestingly, it is believed that the Helix object is actually a tube shape with one end of the tube facing Earth, so more of a tunnel than a round object - we are looking into one end of the tube or cylinder.
January 2, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Nicely done. Interestingly, it is believed that the Helix object is actually a tube shape with one end of the tube facing Earth, so more of a tunnel than a round object - we are looking into one end of the tube or cylinder.
Happy New Year. We are indeed made of star stuff, in fact, our atoms have likely been part of several different stars that had to explode to make their contribution, possibly spanning billions of years (hydrogen) and multiple supernovas in the making (later heavier elements).
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Happy New Year. We are indeed made of star stuff, in fact, our atoms have likely been part of several different stars that had to explode to make their contribution, possibly spanning billions of years (hydrogen) and multiple supernovas in the making (later heavier elements).
Interesting. So, does the presence of iron in the remains suggest a Pop I or Pop II star?
December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Interesting. So, does the presence of iron in the remains suggest a Pop I or Pop II star?
Good luck. And, of course, take care with the plastic wrapped around the scope, since moisture might condense underneath.
December 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Good luck. And, of course, take care with the plastic wrapped around the scope, since moisture might condense underneath.
Nice image. Do you know the specifics of the integration and processing?
December 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Nice image. Do you know the specifics of the integration and processing?
It's accurate and appropriate.
December 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
It's accurate and appropriate.
Looks interesting; I will run it by the group and consider signing up! Thanks and enjoy your trip.
November 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Looks interesting; I will run it by the group and consider signing up! Thanks and enjoy your trip.
Chris - any suggestions for a citizen science project for teen astronomy club in Mexico with access to a small observatory with a guided medium refractor telescope, 7 LRGBHaSIIOIII filters?
November 1, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Chris - any suggestions for a citizen science project for teen astronomy club in Mexico with access to a small observatory with a guided medium refractor telescope, 7 LRGBHaSIIOIII filters?
I am an astrophotographer who operates a small observatory in the mountains of Baja California Sur, Mexico. I am working with local high school students who have formed an astronomy club, which is also affiliated with a larger area astronomy club.
October 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I am an astrophotographer who operates a small observatory in the mountains of Baja California Sur, Mexico. I am working with local high school students who have formed an astronomy club, which is also affiliated with a larger area astronomy club.
Nicely done. IC 1848 Soul Nebula next?
October 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Nicely done. IC 1848 Soul Nebula next?
70+ hours... That's serious. Nicely done.
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
70+ hours... That's serious. Nicely done.
I couldn't agree more; definitely one of my favorites!
September 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM
I couldn't agree more; definitely one of my favorites!
Rosette Nebula, also known as Caldwell 49, the open cluster within is NGC 2244. Nice image.
September 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Rosette Nebula, also known as Caldwell 49, the open cluster within is NGC 2244. Nice image.
Tidal features, post-interaction.
August 31, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Tidal features, post-interaction.
Emphasis on "All of Them".
August 19, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Emphasis on "All of Them".
Ok. And "small and self-gravitating", not associated with a black hole or potential dark matter central entity? Interesting.
August 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Ok. And "small and self-gravitating", not associated with a black hole or potential dark matter central entity? Interesting.
Absolutely. And number two to fingerprint scan recognition in the growing list of physiological biometrics. The physiological list accompanies the behavioral list (signature, etc.) Between the two growing lists there are around 15 total line items. Very dystopian.
August 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Absolutely. And number two to fingerprint scan recognition in the growing list of physiological biometrics. The physiological list accompanies the behavioral list (signature, etc.) Between the two growing lists there are around 15 total line items. Very dystopian.
And a fancy painting hanging next to the door in the background!
August 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
And a fancy painting hanging next to the door in the background!
I will have a look later tonight. Thanks!
Observatorio San Javier, BCS, México.
Observatorio San Javier, BCS, México.
July 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I will have a look later tonight. Thanks!
Observatorio San Javier, BCS, México.
Observatorio San Javier, BCS, México.