Astrophotos from The Ozark Hills Observatory

Experiencing the 2024 Solar Eclipse in the Ozarks

The solar eclipse in April 2024 gave us the opportunity to see the moon eclipse over the sun while we ran time-lapse photos on our ZWO SeeStar, and Askar FRA600.

Posted 4/9/2024

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The Rosette Nebula astrophoto taken with the Sharpstar 61EDPH III in SHO data only

We captured the awe-inspiring Rosette Nebula through the lens of the Sharpstar 61EDPH III telescope from the heart of the Ozarks in Missouri.

Posted 3/15/2024

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M81 and M82 galaxies astrophoto through a TEC APO180FL telescope

A relatively brief observation, lasting just 3 hours, captured two galaxies nestled together: M81 (also known as Bode's Galaxy) and M82, utilizing our prized telescope, the TEC APO180FL telescope and ZWO 6200MM.

Posted 2/10/2024

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$M45 Pleiades astrophoto with the Sharpstar 61EDPH III refractor$

M45 Pleiades astrophoto with the Sharpstar 61EDPH III refractor

Shooting the popular M45 cluster using a Sharpstar 61EDPH III refractor and the ZWO 2600 camera in just one hour.

Posted 1/3/2024

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A year of deep sky imaging in pictures: 2023 at a glance

Explore the stunning 2023 astrophotos by Richard Harris at Ozark Hills Observatory, showcasing breathtaking celestial wonders with unparalleled clarity and beauty.

Posted 12/31/2023

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The Statue of Liberty Nebula NGC 3576 with the biggest stars in the Milky Way

The Statue of Liberty Nebula NGC 3576 is a stunning emission nebula located in the Carina constellation. This awe-inspiring celestial wonder, situated approximately 9,000 light-years away from Earth, and almost the size of the full moon offers a vivid spectacle in the night sky.

Posted 12/25/2023

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Emission nebula NGC 249 astrophoto in the Small Magellanic Cloud

NGC 249 emmision nebula photographed by Richard Harris, a mesmerizing emission nebula nestled in the southern skies of the Tucana constellation. Discovered in 1826 by the illustrious astronomer James Dunlop.

Posted 12/17/2023

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NGC 1433 Barred Spiral Galaxy in Horologium astrophoto with CDK24

Witness the beauty and mystery of NGC 1433 through an astrophoto taken with the CDK24 inch telescope in Chile by the Ozark Hills Observatory.

Posted 11/26/2023

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Captivating Andromeda Galaxy Astrophoto in 15 minutes with the TEC 180 first light

First-light with the TEC 180 FL finally, and we captured the Andromeda Galaxy's beauty in stunning detail in just 15 minutes, plus 8 other objects. Don't miss this cosmic spectacle!

Posted 11/11/2023

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The Orion Nebula M42 astrophoto taken with the TEC 180 FL

The awe-inspiring beauty of the Orion Nebula M42 is revealed through our latest astrophoto taken with the high-end TEC 180 FL telescope. This image showcases the incredible detail and vibrant colors of one of the most famous celestial objects in the night sky. The TEC 180 FL's superior optics bring out the intricate structures and gas clouds of the nebula, revealing aspects that are often missed in lesser-quality images.

Posted 11/11/2023

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