NGC 7331 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 40 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus.
It was discovered by William Herschel on 6 September 1784. NGC 7331 is the brightest galaxy in the field of a visual grouping known as the NGC 7331 Group of galaxies. In fact, the other members of the group, NGC 7335, NGC 7336, NGC 7337 and NGC 7340, lie far in the background at distances of approximately 300–350 million light years
Supernova 2025rbs in NGC 7331 was discovered by GOTO on 14 July 2025. By the end of August 2025 the supernova was still around magnitude 14.4
This object drew significant interest in 2025 due to the noted Supernova.
In late July, using the Seestar S50, I captured 33 20 sec frames to produce the following:
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Later in August, ending in October, I captured a total of 2050 frames.
In late September:
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In mid-October:
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With a final image: (You can still see the Supernova)
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is a spiral galaxy and is the nearest major galaxy to the Milky Way. It was originally cataloged as Messier 31, M31, and NGC 224. Andromeda has a diameter of about 152,000 light-years and is approximately 2.5 million light-years from Earth.
Andromeda image also contain M 32, M 110, and NGC 206
NGC 206 is a bright star cloud in the Andromeda Galaxy. It was discovered by German-born English astronomer William Herschel in 1786
Using the Seestar S30, I started imaging on clear nights in late August 2025. By mid-October I had taken about 7500 25 second frames which were stacked and processed using Siril & Seti Astro Cosmic Clarity & Graxpert.
Andromeda and its partners:
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The final Image:
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I am still continuing to collect frames of Andromeda.
The Cygnus Loop (SH2-103) is a large supernova remnant in the constellation Cygnus, an emission nebula measuring nearly 3° across. Also known as the Veil Nebula, it consists of several Parts.
The Western Veil consisting of NGC 6960 the “Witch’s Broom”, near the foreground star 52 Cygni;
The Eastern Veil consisting of NGC 6992, NGC 6995 and IC 1340;
Pickering’s Triangle is brightest at the north central edge of the loop and is joined in the northern central area by NGC 6974 and NGC 6979
Cygnus Loop is 120 ly in diameter and has an age of around 20,000 years. Its distance from Earth is 2,670 ly.
Using the Seestar S30, I started imaging on clear nights in July 2025. Starting with NGC 6960 (2006 20 sec and 25 sec frames) and NGC 6992 (1150 20 sec and 25 sec frames). I then took a mosaic of the entire Cygnus Loop (2998 25 sec frames). Next I imaged the area of Pickering’s Triangle and the area west of the IC 1340 (1540 25 sec frames). Finally I combined the 7694 images into a stack using Siril & Seti Astro Cosmic Clarity & Graxpert.
The Cygnus Loop (SH2-103) showing its components:
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The Final Result: (about 3.5 months of imaging)
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This object will probably continue as a work in progress. There are more areas north of Pickering Triangle and south of NGC 6960 and southwest of IC 1340 that I still need data on.
C2025 R2 (SWAN) was discovered by Vladimir Bezugly through SWAN imagery on 11 September 2025. As of 23 October 2025, The comet’s apparent magnitude is
+6.0. It can be found in the evening sky throughout October and is best spotted in the hours following sunset, before it sinks low on the south-southwest horizon. On Oct. 16, the comet will be positioned approximately 5 degrees to the upper left of the star Xi Serpentis in the eastern section of the constellation Serpens.
This is the direction the comet will be after the sun sets. Fairly cloudy start.
Using the Seestar S50 to image and track the comet for about 4 hours before it set, I was able to capture 434 20 second frames across 3 viewing sessions. I had the Seestar re-target twice to keep it centered in the frame. I was NOT able to visually observe this comet.
From the scope, the comet looked like:
The tail was not visible due to it being directed away from Earth.
C2025 A6 (LEMMON) was discovered by the Mount Lemmon Survey on 3 Jan 2025. Its orbital period is 1350 years and will be closest to the sun on 8 Nov 2025 (49 million miles). It was closest to Earth on 21 Oct 2025. This is likely to be the brightest comet of 2025. The comet’s apparent magnitude is +4.3, and the nucleus and coma are visible in binoculars. You can find it about 15 degrees to the upper left of Arcturus (The handle of the Big Dipper points towards Arcturus.)
This is the direction the comet will be after the sun sets. A fairly cloudy start.
Using the Seestar S30 to image and track the comet for about 2 hours before it set, I was able to capture 101 20 second frames. I was also able to visually observe this comet using my Celestron 70mm telescope.
From the scope, the comet looked like:
The tail was visible from the angle the Earth is at to this comet.
Kickoff Match - Natalia vs Liv Morgan - Good back and forth action throughout. Good technical match.
3 Stars - Liv Morgan Wins
Match #1 - NXT Women’s Championship Match - Rhea Ripley vs Charlotte Flair - Rhea sporting some new ring gear. More action with good smack talking. Early Rip Tide. Flair showing her experience through the match. Good spots. Back and forth offense. Flair attacks the Rhea’s left leg. Figure 4 for the win.
4.5 Stars - Charlotte Flair is the new NXT Women’ Champ
Match #2 - Aleister Black vs Bobby Lashley - Strong start with good action. Good performance from both. Lana yells at Lashley to spear him and not slam him. Black gets the Black Mass for the pin.
2.5 Stars - Aleister Black wins
Match #3 - Dolph Ziggler vs Otis - Otis storms to the ring and Dolph runs off. Dolph controls the beginning of the match, running all over Otis. Otis pumps up and goes on the offensive. Caterpillar interrupted by Sonya. Dolph gets a low blow on Otis. Mandy takes out Sonya. Mandy goes low on Dolph. Caterpillar connects for the pin. Otis picks up Mandy and gets a kiss.
3 Stars - Otis Wins
Match #4 - Last Man Standing Match - Edge vs Randy Orton - Orton disguised as a cameraman gets a RKO before the start. Then another RKO after the start. Orton is all over Edge. Off the gym area and Orton continues to pound on Edge. Edge takes control and they beat on each other over a white plastic table. They make their way through the production area. Up on a stage like area with the lights still exchanging blows. Edge is thrown off and hits the barricade. Now in a conference room. Edge goes low on Orton. Edge falls into the cameraman. Battle continues through a storage room with Orton mainly in control. Edge climbs a ladder and jumps off a storage cage to put Orton through a table. Edge up on a truck and Orton on the truck and the Ref on the truck. Edge hits a spear. RKO on the truck. Orton back to the ground, then back with chairs. Edge gets Orton in a submission. Edge has a moment then hits a Concerto for the win still on the truck.
3.5 Strs - Edge Wins
Match #5 - 24/7 Championship Match - Truth is after Rawley. Gronk takes out everyone and covers Rawley for the pin.
3 Stars - Gronk is the new 24/7 Champ
Match #6 - Raw Tag Team Championship Match - The Street Profits vs Austin Theory and Angel Garza - Uneventful match that failed to keep my attention. Afterwards Bianca Bellaire comes down to help the Street Profits from being attacked and takes out Selena Vega.
1.5 Stars - Street Profits Retain
Match #7 - Smackdown Women’s Championship 5 Way Elimination match - Bailey vs Sasha Banks vs Tamina vs Lacey Evans vs Naomi - Good action to start the match. Tamina is dominant until the 4 other ladies combine to pin and eliminate her. Sasha and Bailey team up to eliminate Naomi and start on lacey. Lacey kicks out and takes control and eliminates Sasha with the Women’s Right. Sasha returns to assist for Bailey to get the pin.
2.5 Stars - Bailey Retains
Match #8 - Firefly Fun House Match - John Cena vs The Fiend - Cena teleports to the Funhouse and goes through the door… Vince Puppet… This is your life John Cena… Ok, so this really wasn’t a match, but a video package. I will say it kept my attention more than the other Fiend segments.
3 Stars - No one really won, but an interesting historical montage
Match #9 - WWE Championship Match - Brock Lesner vs Drew McIntyre - A Claymore , a bunch of F-5s, some more Claymores and a pin.
1 Star - Drew McIntyre is the new WWE Champion. At least they got the title off Brock.
Overall Wrestlemania Part 2 was a decent show. A few good matches and a few not so good. They did a good job with it with all the restrictions going on right now.
Kickoff Show Match - Cesaro vs Drew Gulak - An OK match. Both had decent offense.
2.5 Stars - Drew Gulak wins
Match #1 - Women’s Tag Team Championship Match - The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) vs. Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross - Good back and forth. Nikki had a great match. Bliss hits Twisted Bliss for the win.
3 Stars - Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross are the new Tag Team Champs
Match #2 - Elias vs. King Corbin - Cheating from Corbin backfires giving Elias the pin.
1 Star - Elias Wins
Match #3 - Raw Women’s Championship Match - Becky Lynch vs. Shayna Baszler - Lynch starts off strong surprising Baszler. Both try for submissions several times. Baszler gets Lynch on the outside and bangs ger off the announce table. In the ring Baszler goes for the Karracuda Clutch and Lynch turns it in for a pin for the win.
3.5 Stars - Becky Lynch Retains
Match #4 - WWE Intercontinental Championship Match - Sami Zayn vs. Daniel Bryan - Once Cesaro and Nakamori are removed it is a one sided match all to Bryan. They come back and beat down Drew Gulak. Sami takes advantage and gets the pin
1 Star - Sami Zayn Retains
Match #5 - Smackdown Tag Team Championship Triple Threat Ladder Match - John Morrison vs. Jimmy Uso vs. Kofi Kingston - I have a tough time getting interested in Morrison. Good spots throughout. Disappointing ending with Morrison dropping with the titles after a dual headbutt. Good match, poor ending.
2 Stars - Morrison Retains
Match #6 - Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins - Good spots for both. The two on their own made for a much better match with no interruptions. Good action, with good offense and counters from both. I cared about this one more than I wanted to. DQ gets the first end. Owens asks for no DQ for a finish. Match restarts. Seth in control for the most part. Steps, chairs, ring bell. Wens puts Seth through the announce table from the Mania sign. A Stunner for the win. Best match of the night.
4.5 Stars - Kevin Owens Win
Match #6 - 24/7 Championship Match - R Truth vs Gronk vs Mojo Rawley - No entertainment value from this one.
1 Star Mojo Rawley Is the new 24/7 Champ
Match #7 - WWE Universal Championship Match - Goldberg vs. Braun Strowman - Strowman fills in for Roman Reigns. A bunch of spears, a bunch of power slam and a pin.
2.5 Stars - Braun Strowman is the new Universal Champion
Match #8 - Boneyard Match - The Undertaker vs. AJ Styles - Old Cadillac Hurst… AJ in a casket… A Chopper.. The Undertaker… Or American Bad Ass… AJ in a hole… The OC… Druids… Bad Ass in the hole… AJ back in the hole… buried…
3 Stars - American Bad Ass Wins
Overall Wrestlemania Part 1 was 2.5 Stars. The Boneyard match kept my interest. Kevin Owens and Seth Rollins match was the best of the night even though I didn’t want to like it. The crap that comes out of the commentators… Ugh… I will say there is something missing without the crown, but I really do like being able to hear the wrestlers talking in the ring during the match. Braun finally gets that Universal Championship. Mostly because Goldberg is too expensive, but I am glad to finally see Braun with the title.
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