Subject Plan
Six observing plans for two nights at Cherry Springs: October 12–13 and October 13–14, 2026. Each plan below provides framing, target notes, and a sky-path preview using the Cherry Springs site.
Telescope assignments by night
| Telescope / rig | Night 1 · October 12–13 | Night 2 · October 13–14 |
|---|---|---|
| WideSky | Wide-field survey subjects · SII filter | Wide-field survey subjects · LX filter |
| S30 Pro | Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) | Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) |
| WiNG | SHO detail subjects · LX filter | SHO detail subjects · SII filter |
| S50 | Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) | Narrowband Deep · plan pending |
| PiNG | Visual/EAA candidates · either night | |
These are working plans. The schedules and sky previews below currently use October 12 evening through October 13 morning as their reference night; Night 2 has not yet been recalculated. The shared timeline compares the observing programs, while the table above assigns them to each night.
All plans · Shared timeline
Unified observing timeline
Oct 12, 6:34 PM EDT → Oct 13, 7:21 AM EDT
37 entries · 6 plans · All times in America/New_York. Select a block for its schedule and notes. Blank space is unscheduled; overlapping entries stack within their lane.
Bars stop at the sunset–sunrise bounds. ↦ marks an entry extending outside them; select it to see its full scheduled times.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT · 90 min
Elephant Trunk and Giant Squid/flying Bat will ultimately contribute to a 2 panel mosaic, extending to also include seahorse and fireworks galaxy.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT · 90 min
Elephant Trunk and Giant Squid/flying Bat will ultimately contribute to a 2 panel mosaic, extending to also include seahorse and fireworks galaxy.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT · 90 min
This will be my best chance to capture a glimpse of giant squid, I’m hoping that between the two different dual narrowband filters I’ll capture enough OIII across both nights.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT · 120 min
I have lots of prior s30 integration on this region, but have struggled with SII. I’m excited to capture the entire region with WideSky SHO now.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT · 120 min
This is a complex, stunning region that I e o oh recent had some good results with. I’m looking forward to capturing some of the reflection nebula in flame, the tadpoles in full SHO, and the slider/fly combo for the first time.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT · 130 min
Rosette was one of the first Nebula that I imaged last winter; i'm looking forward to returning to it with new gear, and a new perspective that includes the Cone Nebula and surrounding region. This is a really rich, complex region, and i'm looking forward to capturing it in context
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT · 130 min
In many ways, Orion is the nebula that started my astrophotography journey, so i'm excited for the opportunity to come back to it. I'm aiming for a wide field that encompasses Orion, Horsehead, and M78, along with a sweep of Barnard's loop.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT · 60 min
One-hour dual-narrowband block centered on Eastern Veil Nebula. S30 Pro telephoto and Milky Way cutouts share this center at position angle 0°. Catalog center: SIMBAD.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT · 60 min
One-hour dual-narrowband block centered on Western Veil Nebula. S30 Pro telephoto and Milky Way cutouts share this center at position angle 0°. Catalog center: SIMBAD.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT · 120 min
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Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT · 170 min
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Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT · 130 min
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT · 120 min
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT · 150 min
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT · 90 min
Filter: LP. Hα nebulosity around the Gecko Nebula; this field overlaps the following LBN 437 panel.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT · 60 min
One-hour broadband panel centered on LBN 437. S30 Pro framing, position angle 0°, with matching Milky Way context. J2000 catalog position: SIMBAD.
Filter: IRCUT. Gecko Nebula dust/reflection region, overlapping the preceding SH2-126 Hα field.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT · 60 min
Added for the S30 Pro Milky Way coverage extension. Same center as the coverage study; position angle 0°. One-hour scheduled block. Broadband Milky Way panel centered on M33.
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT · 60 min
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT · 60 min
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT · 180 min
Filter: IRCUT.
SHO detail subjects · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT · 160 min
No notes for this scheduled entry.
SHO detail subjects · Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT · 160 min
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SHO detail subjects · Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT · 90 min
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SHO detail subjects · Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT · 90 min
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SHO detail subjects · Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT · 180 min
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Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT · 120 min
Stephan’s quintet
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT · 120 min
Draco’s triplet
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT · 120 min
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT · 120 min
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT · 180 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT · 120 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT · 60 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:10 AM EDT · 90 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 13, 12:10 AM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT · 90 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:10 AM EDT · 90 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 13, 3:10 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT · 90 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:10 AM EDT · 90 min
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Visual/EAA candidates · Oct 13, 6:10 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:40 AM EDT · 90 min
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Cherry Springs · Sky coverage
13 registered Milky Way cutouts · 28 visible frames. Toggle plans, select a frame, or drag and zoom to explore. Blank areas have no cutout coverage.
Oct 12, 6:34 PM EDT → Oct 13, 7:21 AM EDT. Move the slider to see the ground directions change across the fixed star map. Colored guides follow N/E/S/W above the horizon; the dashed line is the geometric horizon. Labels include their altitude. Guides outside this map’s bounds are omitted.
Not visible in this mosaic
These scheduled frames do not overlap the Milky Way cutouts within the displayed declination range.
- NGC6340 · Tight-frame subjects (Broadband)
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT
WideSky · 6.65° × 9.96° · Rotation -30.00°
Elephant Trunk and Giant Squid/flying Bat will ultimately contribute to a 2 panel mosaic, extending to also include seahorse and fireworks galaxy.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT
WideSky · 6.65° × 9.96° · Rotation -30.00°
This will be my best chance to capture a glimpse of giant squid, I’m hoping that between the two different dual narrowband filters I’ll capture enough OIII across both nights.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT
WideSky · 6.65° × 9.96° · Rotation -30.00°
I have lots of prior s30 integration on this region, but have struggled with SII. I’m excited to capture the entire region with WideSky SHO now.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT
WideSky · 6.65° × 9.96° · Rotation -30.08°
This is a complex, stunning region that I e o oh recent had some good results with. I’m looking forward to capturing some of the reflection nebula in flame, the tadpoles in full SHO, and the slider/fly combo for the first time.
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT
WideSky · 6.65° × 9.96° · Rotation -30.00°
Rosette was one of the first Nebula that I imaged last winter; i'm looking forward to returning to it with new gear, and a new perspective that includes the Cone Nebula and surrounding region. This is a really rich, complex region, and i'm looking forward to capturing it in context
Wide-field survey subjects · Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT
WideSky · 6.65° × 9.96° · Rotation -30.00°
In many ways, Orion is the nebula that started my astrophotography journey, so i'm excited for the opportunity to come back to it. I'm aiming for a wide field that encompasses Orion, Horsehead, and M78, along with a sweep of Barnard's loop.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
One-hour dual-narrowband block centered on Eastern Veil Nebula. S30 Pro telephoto and Milky Way cutouts share this center at position angle 0°. Catalog center: SIMBAD.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
One-hour dual-narrowband block centered on Western Veil Nebula. S30 Pro telephoto and Milky Way cutouts share this center at position angle 0°. Catalog center: SIMBAD.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation -0.01°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband) · Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.45°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
Filter: LP. Hα nebulosity around the Gecko Nebula; this field overlaps the following LBN 437 panel.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
One-hour broadband panel centered on LBN 437. S30 Pro framing, position angle 0°, with matching Milky Way context. J2000 catalog position: SIMBAD.
Filter: IRCUT. Gecko Nebula dust/reflection region, overlapping the preceding SH2-126 Hα field.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
Added for the S30 Pro Milky Way coverage extension. Same center as the coverage study; position angle 0°. One-hour scheduled block. Broadband Milky Way panel centered on M33.
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
Filter: IRCUT.
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband) · Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT
Seestar S30 Pro · 2.24° × 3.99° · Rotation 0.00°
Filter: IRCUT.
SHO detail subjects · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT
WiNG · 0.49° × 0.86° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
SHO detail subjects · Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT
WiNG · 0.49° × 0.86° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
SHO detail subjects · Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT
WiNG · 0.49° × 0.86° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
SHO detail subjects · Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT
WiNG · 0.49° × 0.86° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
SHO detail subjects · Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT
WiNG · 0.49° × 0.86° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT
S50 · 0.72° × 1.28° · Rotation 0.00°
Stephan’s quintet
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT
S50 · 0.72° × 1.28° · Rotation 0.00°
Draco’s triplet
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT
S50 · 0.72° × 1.28° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT
S50 · 0.72° × 1.28° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband) · Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT
S50 · 0.72° × 1.28° · Rotation 0.00°
No notes for this scheduled entry.
NSNS / DSS survey imagery, reprojected from the configured cutouts. North-polar stereographic projection preserves local shapes; scale increases toward the southern edge. RA radiates from the pole and declination follows circles. Outlines follow the same projection. Planet markers and fields use their positions at scheduled start. This is a planning map, not a calibrated science mosaic.
Where will the telescopes point?
Pointing directions · 3D
Pyramids radiate from the observer toward each occupied direction and altitude bin. Colors match the plans above; stronger shading means more telescope-hours. These are conceptual viewing volumes, not exact telescope FOV footprints.
Horizon = 0° · overhead = 90°. The rings mark 30° and 60° altitude. The amber dashed ring marks the 25° low-altitude warning threshold. Drag the dome or use the sliders to rotate. Tap an outer face to pin all sessions in that direction and altitude bin.
Hover or focus a face to preview its sessions; tap to pin the tooltip. Escape or tapping outside dismisses it.
One-minute samples grouped into 22.5° compass sectors and 15° altitude bands. Pyramid faces span each bin, not the optical field of a rig. Night weighting matches the 2D chart. Below-horizon samples appear below the horizon ring; terrain and obstructions are not modeled here.
Observing time by compass direction · 2D
78.3 telescope-hours
Longer bars mean more scheduled observing time in that direction. Colors show how each plan contributes. Hover, focus or tap a segment to see its subjects and sessions.
- Wide-field survey subjects · 2 nights22.7h
- Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband)11.0h
- Dual-Mode subjects (broadband)11.0h
- SHO detail subjects · 2 nights22.7h
- Tight-frame subjects (Broadband)11.0h
The busiest sectors are S (8.5h), E (8.3h), NNW (8.2h).
Each schedule is weighted by its configured observing nights. Simultaneous telescope time adds together. Repeated nights use the reference schedule’s pointing directions; their target positions have not been recalculated.
Directions are sampled every minute in 22.5° sectors. This shows time, not altitude or obstruction clearance.
Observing hours by direction
| Direction | Hours |
|---|---|
| N | 4.92 |
| NNE | 7.82 |
| NE | 5.13 |
| ENE | 1.63 |
| E | 8.35 |
| ESE | 6.85 |
| SE | 4.83 |
| SSE | 4.97 |
| S | 8.52 |
| SSW | 7.30 |
| SW | 0.72 |
| WSW | 0.45 |
| W | 3.87 |
| WNW | 1.68 |
| NW | 3.07 |
| NNW | 8.23 |
106.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)Session altitude · min 66.7° · max 73.9°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT6.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 12.0 min
- Lobster Claw Nebula (SH2-157)Session altitude · min 64.8° · max 70.4°Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT47.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 94.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
NNE · Wide-field survey subjects128.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)Session altitude · min 66.7° · max 73.9°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT64.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 128.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
NE · Wide-field survey subjects40.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)Session altitude · min 66.7° · max 73.9°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT20.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 40.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
ENE · Wide-field survey subjects98.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Flaming Star Nebula (IC405)Session altitude · min 37.4° · max 59.5°Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT49.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 98.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
E · Wide-field survey subjects142.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Flaming Star Nebula (IC405)Session altitude · min 37.4° · max 59.5°Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT71.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 142.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
ESE · Wide-field survey subjects130.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Rosette nebula (NGC2239)Session altitude · min 30.3° · max 50.1°Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT65.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 130.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
SE · Wide-field survey subjects130.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Rosette nebula (NGC2239)Session altitude · min 30.3° · max 50.1°Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT65.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 130.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
SSE · Wide-field survey subjects4.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Orion Nebula (M42)Session altitude · min 41.2° · max 46.5°Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT2.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 4.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
S · Wide-field survey subjects124.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Orion Nebula (M42)Session altitude · min 41.2° · max 46.5°Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT62.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 124.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
SSW · Wide-field survey subjects132.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Orion Nebula (M42)Session altitude · min 41.2° · max 46.5°Oct 13, 4:50 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT66.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 132.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
NW · Wide-field survey subjects16.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Giant Squid Nebula (SH2-129)Session altitude · min 64.4° · max 71.4°Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT8.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 16.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
NNW · Wide-field survey subjects310.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Giant Squid Nebula (SH2-129)Session altitude · min 64.4° · max 71.4°Oct 12, 9:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT82.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 164.0 min
- Lobster Claw Nebula (SH2-157)Session altitude · min 64.8° · max 70.4°Oct 12, 10:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT73.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 146.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
N · Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband)8.0 min in this direction
- Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)Session altitude · min 63.3° · max 73.9°Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT8.0 min in this sector
31.0 min in this direction
- Jellyfish Nebula (IC443)Session altitude · min 41.9° · max 64.4°Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT31.0 min in this sector
84.0 min in this direction
- Eastern Veil Nebula (NGC6992)Session altitude · min 74.1° · max 80.2°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT1.0 min in this sector
- Jellyfish Nebula (IC443)Session altitude · min 41.9° · max 64.4°Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT83.0 min in this sector
47.0 min in this direction
- Eastern Veil Nebula (NGC6992)Session altitude · min 74.1° · max 80.2°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT31.0 min in this sector
- Jellyfish Nebula (IC443)Session altitude · min 41.9° · max 64.4°Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT16.0 min in this sector
32.0 min in this direction
- Eastern Veil Nebula (NGC6992)Session altitude · min 74.1° · max 80.2°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT21.0 min in this sector
- Horsehead Nebula (LDN1630)Session altitude · min 41.6° · max 44.9°Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT11.0 min in this sector
73.0 min in this direction
- Eastern Veil Nebula (NGC6992)Session altitude · min 74.1° · max 80.2°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT7.0 min in this sector
- Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)Session altitude · min 72.5° · max 79.0°Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT2.0 min in this sector
- Horsehead Nebula (LDN1630)Session altitude · min 41.6° · max 44.9°Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT64.0 min in this sector
67.0 min in this direction
- Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)Session altitude · min 72.5° · max 79.0°Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT22.0 min in this sector
- Horsehead Nebula (LDN1630)Session altitude · min 41.6° · max 44.9°Oct 13, 4:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT45.0 min in this sector
34.0 min in this direction
- Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)Session altitude · min 72.5° · max 79.0°Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT34.0 min in this sector
2.0 min in this direction
- Western Veil Nebula (NGC6960)Session altitude · min 72.5° · max 79.0°Oct 12, 8:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT2.0 min in this sector
69.0 min in this direction
- NGC6820Session altitude · min 5.1° · max 35.7°Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT69.0 min in this sector
101.0 min in this direction
- NGC6820Session altitude · min 5.1° · max 35.7°Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT101.0 min in this sector
48.0 min in this direction
- Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)Session altitude · min 63.3° · max 73.9°Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT48.0 min in this sector
64.0 min in this direction
- Elephant Trunk Nebula (IC1396)Session altitude · min 63.3° · max 73.9°Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT64.0 min in this sector
95.0 min in this direction
- Lynds Dark Nebula 1235 (LDN1235)Session altitude · min 55.6° · max 59.6°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT95.0 min in this sector
55.0 min in this direction
- Lynds Dark Nebula 1235 (LDN1235)Session altitude · min 55.6° · max 59.6°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT55.0 min in this sector
13.0 min in this direction
- Sharpless 126 (SH2-126)Session altitude · min 74.4° · max 88.1°Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT2.0 min in this sector
- Triangulum Galaxy (M33)Session altitude · min 76.5° · max 79.1°Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT7.0 min in this sector
- Pleiades (M45)Session altitude · min 69.4° · max 72.5°Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT4.0 min in this sector
95.0 min in this direction
- Sharpless 126 (SH2-126)Session altitude · min 74.4° · max 88.1°Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT4.0 min in this sector
- Triangulum Galaxy (M33)Session altitude · min 76.5° · max 79.1°Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT23.0 min in this sector
- Pleiades (M45)Session altitude · min 69.4° · max 72.5°Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT33.0 min in this sector
- Witch Head nebula (VDB36)Session altitude · min 34.9° · max 41.1°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT35.0 min in this sector
114.0 min in this direction
- Sharpless 126 (SH2-126)Session altitude · min 74.4° · max 88.1°Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT4.0 min in this sector
- Triangulum Galaxy (M33)Session altitude · min 76.5° · max 79.1°Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT19.0 min in this sector
- Pleiades (M45)Session altitude · min 69.4° · max 72.5°Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT23.0 min in this sector
- Witch Head nebula (VDB36)Session altitude · min 34.9° · max 41.1°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT68.0 min in this sector
91.0 min in this direction
- Sharpless 126 (SH2-126)Session altitude · min 74.4° · max 88.1°Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT5.0 min in this sector
- Triangulum Galaxy (M33)Session altitude · min 76.5° · max 79.1°Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT11.0 min in this sector
- Witch Head nebula (VDB36)Session altitude · min 34.9° · max 41.1°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT75.0 min in this sector
9.0 min in this direction
- Sharpless 126 (SH2-126)Session altitude · min 74.4° · max 88.1°Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT7.0 min in this sector
- Witch Head nebula (VDB36)Session altitude · min 34.9° · max 41.1°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT2.0 min in this sector
25.0 min in this direction
- Sharpless 126 (SH2-126)Session altitude · min 74.4° · max 88.1°Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT25.0 min in this sector
163.0 min in this direction
- Sharpless 126 (SH2-126)Session altitude · min 74.4° · max 88.1°Oct 12, 10:10 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT43.0 min in this sector
- LBN 437Session altitude · min 63.4° · max 74.5°Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 12:40 AM EDT60.0 min in this sector
- Andromeda Galaxy (M31)Session altitude · min 65.5° · max 76.6°Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:40 AM EDT60.0 min in this sector
86.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Pacman Nebula (NGC281)Session altitude · min 63.2° · max 74.9°Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT43.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 86.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
NNE · SHO detail subjects286.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Bubble Nebula (NGC7635)Session altitude · min 53.6° · max 69.1°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT84.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 168.0 min
- Pacman Nebula (NGC281)Session altitude · min 63.2° · max 74.9°Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT59.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 118.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
NE · SHO detail subjects268.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Bubble Nebula (NGC7635)Session altitude · min 53.6° · max 69.1°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT76.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 152.0 min
- Pacman Nebula (NGC281)Session altitude · min 63.2° · max 74.9°Oct 12, 10:20 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT58.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 116.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
E · SHO detail subjects272.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Monkey Head Nebula (NGC2174)Session altitude · min 25.4° · max 42.2°Oct 13, 1:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT90.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 180.0 min
- NGC1893Session altitude · min 57.8° · max 74.2°Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT46.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 92.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
ESE · SHO detail subjects88.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- NGC1893Session altitude · min 57.8° · max 74.2°Oct 13, 2:30 AM EDT → Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT44.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 88.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
SSE · SHO detail subjects94.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Orion Nebula (M42)Session altitude · min 37.7° · max 43.0°Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT47.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 94.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
S · SHO detail subjects132.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Orion Nebula (M42)Session altitude · min 37.7° · max 43.0°Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT66.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 132.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
SSW · SHO detail subjects134.0 min in this direction · weighted for 2 nights
- Orion Nebula (M42)Session altitude · min 37.7° · max 43.0°Oct 13, 4:00 AM EDT → Oct 13, 7:00 AM EDT67.0 min in this sector per night × 2 = 134.0 min
Times are from the reference night; repeat-night weighting uses the same directions.
E · Tight-frame subjects (Broadband)56.0 min in this direction
- NGC 7318 ASession altitude · min 57.4° · max 78.8°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT56.0 min in this sector
109.0 min in this direction
- NGC 7318 ASession altitude · min 57.4° · max 78.8°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT56.0 min in this sector
- Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula (M78)Session altitude · min 23.3° · max 41.3°Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT53.0 min in this sector
100.0 min in this direction
- NGC 7318 ASession altitude · min 57.4° · max 78.8°Oct 12, 7:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT8.0 min in this sector
- Casper the Friendly Ghost Nebula (M78)Session altitude · min 23.3° · max 41.3°Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT67.0 min in this sector
- Angel Nebula (NGC2170)Session altitude · min 33.2° · max 41.9°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT25.0 min in this sector
73.0 min in this direction
- Angel Nebula (NGC2170)Session altitude · min 33.2° · max 41.9°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT73.0 min in this sector
68.0 min in this direction
- Angel Nebula (NGC2170)Session altitude · min 33.2° · max 41.9°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT68.0 min in this sector
14.0 min in this direction
- Angel Nebula (NGC2170)Session altitude · min 33.2° · max 41.9°Oct 13, 3:40 AM EDT → Oct 13, 6:40 AM EDT14.0 min in this sector
120.0 min in this direction
- Fireworks Galaxy (NGC6946)Session altitude · min 39.8° · max 54.6°Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT → Oct 13, 1:40 AM EDT120.0 min in this sector
120.0 min in this direction
- NGC6340Session altitude · min 36.0° · max 44.9°Oct 12, 9:40 PM EDT → Oct 12, 11:40 PM EDT120.0 min in this sector
Observing plan · Cherry springs
Wide-field survey subjects
This survey will run on WideSky both nights; first capturing HA/OIII with L-eXtreme, the SII/OIII with the svbony sv220 SII filter, allowing full Hubble/SHO processing for these wide regions. IRCUT/continuum data will also be captured, where most relevant, by the Seestars.
Elephant Trunk and Giant Squid/flying Bat will ultimately contribute to a 2 panel mosaic, extending to also include seahorse and fireworks galaxy.
Elephant Trunk and Giant Squid/flying Bat will ultimately contribute to a 2 panel mosaic, extending to also include seahorse and fireworks galaxy.
This will be my best chance to capture a glimpse of giant squid, I’m hoping that between the two different dual narrowband filters I’ll capture enough OIII across both nights.
I have lots of prior s30 integration on this region, but have struggled with SII. I’m excited to capture the entire region with WideSky SHO now.
This is a complex, stunning region that I e o oh recent had some good results with. I’m looking forward to capturing some of the reflection nebula in flame, the tadpoles in full SHO, and the slider/fly combo for the first time.
Rosette was one of the first Nebula that I imaged last winter; i'm looking forward to returning to it with new gear, and a new perspective that includes the Cone Nebula and surrounding region. This is a really rich, complex region, and i'm looking forward to capturing it in context
In many ways, Orion is the nebula that started my astrophotography journey, so i'm excited for the opportunity to come back to it. I'm aiming for a wide field that encompasses Orion, Horsehead, and M78, along with a sweep of Barnard's loop.
Panorama: calibrated 90°–0° export; saved alignment is already included. The panorama uses the imported horizon; the gold line is the site’s separate active obstruction profile.
Faint line: full observing window · Bright line: scheduled capture · Circle: start · Square: end · Gold: obstructions
Modeled sky: SQM 21.92 · Bortle 2 · 13 light-dome directions within 50 miles. World Atlas 2015 / VIIRS 2024; static planning model, not live sky conditions.
Times in America/New_York. Geometric altitude at the scheduled pointing; atmospheric refraction is excluded.
Survey images: NSNS / DSS2 via CDS HiPS2FITS. Framing follows the scheduled panel or configured rig.
Observing plan · Cherry springs
Dual-Mode subjects (narrowband)
One-hour dual-narrowband block centered on Eastern Veil Nebula. S30 Pro telephoto and Milky Way cutouts share this center at position angle 0°. Catalog center: SIMBAD.
One-hour dual-narrowband block centered on Eastern Veil Nebula. S30 Pro telephoto and Milky Way cutouts share this center at position angle 0°. Catalog center: SIMBAD.
One-hour dual-narrowband block centered on Western Veil Nebula. S30 Pro telephoto and Milky Way cutouts share this center at position angle 0°. Catalog center: SIMBAD.
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Panorama: calibrated 90°–0° export; saved alignment is already included. The panorama uses the imported horizon; the gold line is the site’s separate active obstruction profile.
Faint line: full observing window · Bright line: scheduled capture · Circle: start · Square: end · Gold: obstructions
Modeled sky: SQM 21.92 · Bortle 2 · 13 light-dome directions within 50 miles. World Atlas 2015 / VIIRS 2024; static planning model, not live sky conditions.
Times in America/New_York. Geometric altitude at the scheduled pointing; atmospheric refraction is excluded.
Survey images: NSNS / DSS2 via CDS HiPS2FITS. Framing follows the scheduled panel or configured rig.
Observing plan · Cherry springs
Dual-Mode subjects (broadband)
Filter sequence: IRCUT for all targets except SH2-126, which uses LP. SH2-126 and LBN 437 are overlapping panels of the Gecko Nebula region: surrounding Hα nebulosity with LP, followed by dust/reflection nebulosity with IRCUT.
Filter: IRCUT.
Filter: IRCUT.
Filter: LP. Hα nebulosity around the Gecko Nebula; this field overlaps the following LBN 437 panel.
One-hour broadband panel centered on LBN 437. S30 Pro framing, position angle 0°, with matching Milky Way context. J2000 catalog position: SIMBAD.
Filter: IRCUT. Gecko Nebula dust/reflection region, overlapping the preceding SH2-126 Hα field.
Added for the S30 Pro Milky Way coverage extension. Same center as the coverage study; position angle 0°. One-hour scheduled block. Broadband Milky Way panel centered on M33.
Filter: IRCUT.
Filter: IRCUT.
Filter: IRCUT.
Filter: IRCUT.
Panorama: calibrated 90°–0° export; saved alignment is already included. The panorama uses the imported horizon; the gold line is the site’s separate active obstruction profile.
Faint line: full observing window · Bright line: scheduled capture · Circle: start · Square: end · Gold: obstructions
Modeled sky: SQM 21.92 · Bortle 2 · 13 light-dome directions within 50 miles. World Atlas 2015 / VIIRS 2024; static planning model, not live sky conditions.
Times in America/New_York. Geometric altitude at the scheduled pointing; atmospheric refraction is excluded.
Survey images: NSNS / DSS2 via CDS HiPS2FITS. Framing follows the scheduled panel or configured rig.
Observing plan · Cherry springs
SHO detail subjects
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Panorama: calibrated 90°–0° export; saved alignment is already included. The panorama uses the imported horizon; the gold line is the site’s separate active obstruction profile.
Faint line: full observing window · Bright line: scheduled capture · Circle: start · Square: end · Gold: obstructions
Modeled sky: SQM 21.92 · Bortle 2 · 13 light-dome directions within 50 miles. World Atlas 2015 / VIIRS 2024; static planning model, not live sky conditions.
Times in America/New_York. Geometric altitude at the scheduled pointing; atmospheric refraction is excluded.
Observing plan · Cherry springs
Tight-frame subjects (Broadband)
Stephan’s quintet
Stephan’s quintet
Draco’s triplet
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Panorama: calibrated 90°–0° export; saved alignment is already included. The panorama uses the imported horizon; the gold line is the site’s separate active obstruction profile.
Faint line: full observing window · Bright line: scheduled capture · Circle: start · Square: end · Gold: obstructions
Modeled sky: SQM 21.92 · Bortle 2 · 13 light-dome directions within 50 miles. World Atlas 2015 / VIIRS 2024; static planning model, not live sky conditions.
Times in America/New_York. Geometric altitude at the scheduled pointing; atmospheric refraction is excluded.
Survey images: NSNS / DSS2 via CDS HiPS2FITS. Framing follows the scheduled panel or configured rig.
Observing plan · Cherry springs
Visual/EAA candidates
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Panorama: calibrated 90°–0° export; saved alignment is already included. The panorama uses the imported horizon; the gold line is the site’s separate active obstruction profile.
Faint line: full observing window · Bright line: scheduled capture · Circle: start · Square: end · Gold: obstructions
Modeled sky: SQM 21.92 · Bortle 2 · 13 light-dome directions within 50 miles. World Atlas 2015 / VIIRS 2024; static planning model, not live sky conditions.
Times in America/New_York. Geometric altitude at the scheduled pointing; atmospheric refraction is excluded.
Survey images: NSNS / DSS2 via CDS HiPS2FITS. Framing follows the scheduled panel or configured rig.
Alternate subjects
Backup Subjects
Backup subjects to consider as conditions and priorities change. No observing slots or telescope assignments have been committed.
First potential alternate. Timing and rig assignment to be decided.
Catalog position: SIMBAD.
First potential alternate. Timing and rig assignment to be decided.
Catalog position: SIMBAD.
Potential alternate. Timing and rig assignment to be decided.
Catalog position: SIMBAD.
Potential alternate. Timing and rig assignment to be decided.
Catalog position: SIMBAD.
Potential alternate. Timing and rig assignment to be decided.
Catalog position: SIMBAD.
Potential alternate. Timing and rig assignment to be decided.
Catalog position: SIMBAD.
Survey images: NSNS / DSS2 via CDS HiPS2FITS. Framing follows the scheduled panel or configured rig.