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

(250mm) The Orion Region （オリオン座周辺）M42,M43,IC434,NGC2024,SH2-279

December 09, 2019 20:41

The Orion Region.Orion is staying Milkeyway.So it has many nebulas.Good view for this Xmas season. Place:Near SCC East Pattaya Thailand (Bortle Class 4, Moon Phase 81.5%) Date:2019/Dec/08 22:31 Telescope: William Optics Redcat 51 (51mm F/4.9) ISO 3200 Exp ...

<360mm> Rising Orion small three stars (昇るオリオンの小三ツ星) M42,NGC1976 <Orion>

September 30, 2019 08:13

The stars came for the first time in 3 months Shot small three stars in the rising Orion.Red in center is Great Orion Nebura M42 and M43.It's visible to the naked eye in the night sky.Orion has many deep space objects.One of most viewed winter shots.３ヶ ...

<68mm> Jewel Box （宝石箱）NGC 4755（Crux）

September 10, 2019 03:57

An open cluster called a jewel box located in the northeast of the Southern Cross in the direction south of East Pattaya.Stars shining in various colors seem to be scattered jewels.The stars in the southern sky shine in various colors and are very beautif ...

<53mm> Southern Cross (南十字星<座>) <Crux>

September 10, 2019 03:10

The Southern Cross is emerging from East Pattaya with Alfa Centauri and Beta Centauri by looking due south only.It is also a signpost for the tropics.By the way, Alfa Centauri and Beta Centauri are also the stars that you see in my astropical Logo.East Pa ...