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Starfield Optics 60mm Quad Petzval Astrograph
Starfield 60mm quadruplet f/5 Petzvel APO will take your wide field imaging game to new levels The new Starfield 60mm quadruplet f/5 Petzvel APO shown
Astrophotography of the night sky...
Astrophotography of the Night Sky
Welcome to my astrophotography and astronomy website. Here you’ll see images I have taken of the night sky and deep space objects, using a variety of equipment. My story began more than four decades ago looking up at the Moon with a small telescope my Father had. Today I do astrophotography from my home in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and also with remote telescopes located in New Mexico, Chile and Australia. I also have a Youtube channel where I discuss astrophotography, PixInsight processing as well as review and test astro products. Thank you for visiting and clear skies!
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The magnificent Messier 101 galaxy
June 7, 2023
The Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) imaged with a Starfield Optics 8in astrograph using a Starizona Nexus F3 reducer/flattener and Optolong Ha, LRGB filters. Messier 101 Pinwheel
The Fascinating Cone Nebula and Christmas Tree Cluster
April 28, 2023
The Cone Nebula (top) and Christmas Tree Cluster (center) imaged with a Starfield Optics 8in astrograph using a Starizona Nexus F3 reducer/flattener and Optolong Ha,
The Magnificent Galaxy M82 in Ursa Major Constellation
April 4, 2023
The galaxy M82 has a complex and dynamic structure, with a disk-shaped central region surrounded by a thick ring of gas and dust. This ring
The Rosette Nebula: A Stunning Cosmic Wonder
March 30, 2023
The Rosette Nebula is an H II region located near one end of a giant molecular cloud in the Monoceros region of the Milky Way
The new old way I’m making PixInsight masks now!
March 24, 2023
If you’re an astrophotographer, then you know that image processing can be a complicated and time-consuming process. However, with the right tools and techniques, you
M97 the Owl Nebula and M108 the Surfboard Galaxy
March 7, 2023
M97 and M108 in the constellation of Ursa Major. Imaged with a Starfield Optics 8 astrograph, QHY268M camera and Optolong LRGB filters. Processed in PixInsight.
Top 5 deep sky targets for galaxy season
March 4, 2023
As the spring season approaches, astrophotographers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of galaxy season. This is the time when the skies are still dark early
Green Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF from my backyard
February 26, 2023
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF from my backyard The weather had been cloudy for nearly 3 months and I wasn’t sure if I would get an
Return to the Flaming Star Nebula (IC405)
February 20, 2023
IC405 the Flaming Star Nebula in Auriga IC405, also known as the Flaming Star Nebula, is a bright and colourful emission nebula located in the
The Double Cluster of Perseus
February 5, 2023
The double cluster in Perseus – NGC 869 and NGC 884 NGC 869 is a star cluster located in the constellation Perseus. It is also
Dwarf II smart telescope with AI
January 22, 2023
An affordable, compact and intelligent smart telescope for astrophotography and nature Dwarf II is a digital smart telescope that can connect to your smartphone or
Why is Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF green?
January 22, 2023
Comet C/2022 E3 ZTF image by Katie Hughes Comets are often seen to have a green hue due to the presence of certain compounds in
Bubble Nebula and Northern Lagoon
September 28, 2022
Bubble Nebula and Northern Lagoon Nebula NGC 7635, also known as the Bubble Nebula (upper right), is an H II region emission nebula in the
Barnard 150 Seahorse Nebula
October 2, 2022
Barnard 150 Seahorse Nebula My latest astro project is Barnard 150. A dark nebula in the constellation of Cepheus. Also known as the Seahorse nebula.
Starfield 8″ F4 Imaging Newtonian
October 5, 2022
Starfield Optics 8″ F4 imaging Newtonian The Starfield Newtonian series F/4 Reflector telescopes are designed with quality in mind. Available in 8inch and 10inch models.
The Witch’s Broom NGC 6960
October 14, 2022
The Witch’s Broom NGC 6960 Discover the mesmerizing Witch’s Broom supernova remnant, situated approximately 1400 light-years away in the captivating Cygnus constellation. This celestial wonder,
BlurXterminator for PixInsight is a must have!
January 6, 2023
AI based deconvolution for your astro images… Above is a before and after showing the capability of BlurXterminator to enhance your images. If
M78 Nebula reprocessed using BlurXterminator
January 9, 2023
M78 nebula reprocessed with BlurXterminator I’m sure if you’re a fan of astronomy, you’ve heard of the M78 nebula in the Orion constellation. It’s an
M45 The Pleiades Star Cluster in Taurus
How to find and see Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) in your night sky
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