Partial Lunar Eclipse Over the Cederberg | Au...
Some images from this morning's (28/08/26, at 04:30) partial Lunar Eclipse from Kagga Kamma in the Cederberg.
We're getting some good stargazing weather in Pearly.
For those who know me, I do have a soft spot for all animals, more specifically horses (Pearly Beach Horse Trails).
Hence took another stab at the Blue Horsehead Nebula in Scorpius, which was nicely placed near the zenith.
The final image is a stack of 80 x 60-second frames. While I was "up there" and close to Antares, stacked 50 x 60-second frames showing the nebulosity around the star as well as the globular cluster M4 and the tiny and compact NGC 6144. This region of sky has always fascinated me, photographically there is so much nebulosity to bring out.
Both images with an S30 Pro in EQ mode.

The last two images are 40-second frames of the Milky Way above the house with a Canon EOS R6m2.

Southern Cape Astronomy Club meets at least once a month for stargazing or observation evenings close to new Moon or during astronomical related events. The well-established club is based in Pearly Beach just outside Gansbaai.
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Read MoreSome images from this morning's (28/08/26, at 04:30) partial Lunar Eclipse from Kagga Kamma in the Cederberg.
A partial Lunar Eclipse occurs this Friday morning (28th August 2026).
Having much fun with the S30 Pro, but these early mornings are killing me, especially when there's a morning trail.
Comet 10P Tempel 2 last night (16/08/2026). Total exposure is 80 minutes with an S30 Pro.
A 3 am wake-up with some clear skies and not much wind.
Tried to rework these four iconic DSO's, but the weather was having none of it.