Astropical

This site is for Astronomy Studies in the Tropics. I'm based in East Pattaya, Thailand, 12.934N, 100.918E, between the sun's northern limit and the Equator. The big advantage of this location is that you can observe both northern and some southern stars at the same time. And it's never cold... lol. I hope to introduce you to the unique celestial opportunities available from this area. Enjoy your observations!! Taro Seki Astropical.uk

This site is for Astronomy Studies in the Tropics.
I'm based in East Pattaya, Thailand, 12.934N, 100.918E, between the sun's northern limit and the Equator. The big advantage of this location is that you can observe both northern and some southern stars at the same time. And it's never cold... lol.
I hope to introduce you to the unique celestial opportunities available from this area.
Enjoy your observations!!

Taro Seki Astropical.uk

The Dark Lane (Sombrero) Galaxy In Vigo (M104)A Lenticular galaxy in the constellation VirgoWhen I edited this image in 2024, I was inspired by a reduced halo image taken by Hubble at the time, and used it as a reference. Even back then, I thought the n ...

The Great Star Cluster in Hercules (M13)<<Three 13's Things>> Sawas Dee Pii Mai Thailand !!Happy New Year ThailandThe Great Globular Cluster in HerculesThree 13s(1) April 13th: Thai New Year(2) April 13th: My Birthday(3) Messier number for this cluster: ...

The Flying Jaw Nebula In Vela (NGC2899)A planetary nebula in the constellation VelaDrawn in by its bizarre name, "Flying Jaw," I recently found a spot in the low southern sky where I can photograph it for only an hour and a half a day, and decided to give ...

Queen's Cache Cluster In Vela (NGC3228)An open cluster in the constellation Vela.Intrigued by the name "Queen's Cache," I tried photographing this open cluster just above the observatory wall.As expected, because it's so low in the sky, the stars are enla ...

Globular Star Cluster In Vela (NGC3201,C79)A globular cluster in the constellation VelaA globular cluster straddling the characteristic blue and red interstellar cloud of Vela, east of the Pencil Nebula.I also tried blending in Ha to bring out the red int ...

The Hummingbird Galaxy In Canes Venatici (NGC4656,NGC4657)A.K.A The Hockey Stick GalaxyThe Hummingbird Galaxy (Hockey Stick Galaxy) in Canes VenaticiThis galaxy is known as the Hockey Stick Galaxy, but I learned it also has another name: Hummingbird. Its ...

Southern Cross After waiting three days with Bro P'Dai from Japan, we finally captured the Southern Cross amidst light pollution and clouds.From here, the Southern Cross is easily visible on a clear day, just like the Big Dipper, but this time, since it ...

The Southern Cross Galaxy In Hydra (NGC3621)A spiral galaxy in the constellation Hydra.This galaxy is called the Frame Galaxy, but it is also known as the Southern Cross Galaxy.My previous attempt to photograph it was disastrous because I couldn't visuali ...

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