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Amateur astrophotographer capturing my own telescope data and using AI to reveal the hidden beauty of deep space. I share enhanced, science-grounded views of the cosmos to inspire curiosity, spark wonder, and bring the universe a little closer to home.
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M81, 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major. Reprocessed for cooler tones and dust detail—spiral arms now whisper through the void. 164 mins total integration (30s subs), arcsinh stretch, star mask, soft denoise. Backyard scope, galactic scale.
#M81#galaxy #astrophotography#space #backyardastro
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Not aiming for textbook accuracy or journal-ready data—this is about the feel of the cosmos. Artistic license with real photons. A galaxy rendered to stir the soul, not calibrate a spectrograph.
#Astrophotography #M81 #SpaceArt #NotForScience #JustVibes #DeepSkyDreams #AIEnhanced
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This image of M81 is based on 164 mins of real telescope data. I used AI to enhance color and structure, guided by a custom style I developed from my edits. It’s not a fake galaxy—just a boosted view of what’s already there. Science meets style.
#astrophotography #AI #M81 #space #astroart
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Another record we don't want to achieve. It's inconceivable to me how people can still deny this is real, when the science is so clear.
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Awesome! Space blows my mind every day!!
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Amazing and beautiful!
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I've always wondered if clusters only appear as such because of our view point. If I was looking at it from Neptune, for example, would it still be a cluster?
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May his memory be a blessing.
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Amazing!!
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I used an image generation model to infer what H-alpha outflows “look like” based on patterns in published M82 photos.
It then generated red/pink plumes in the direction and structure to match H-alpha emissions from starburst galaxies like M82.
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Just to be clear — this is my RGB data (Seestar S30, 164 mins), with added Ha and OIII structure based on known M82 outflows. Not true narrowband, but a visual interpretation in HOO palette inspired by real emission features.
#Astrophotography #M82 #Transparency
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Starting with my RGB capture of M82 (Seestar S30 | EQ Mode | 164 mins), I applied the following enhancements:
1. Hydrogen-alpha plumes – Simulated.
2. OIII emission – Teal glow added around core.
3. Star color calibration
4. Dust lane contrast.
5. Narrowband remapping.
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Captured using:
Seestar S30 (EQ Mode)
164 mins | 30s subs.
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Same here in Ireland. Conditions have been great for weeks.
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Thank you.
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Thank you so much.
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They are amazing images! Well done to all the participants!!!
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They are really amazing images of the Pleiades!
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Great to hear Gerry! I hope they'll roll out longer exposure times soon. Clear skies!!