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!
The Optolong L-Quad Enhance Filter, also known as L-QEF, is a recent innovation that is especially designed for the astrophotography community. This filter stands out for its ability to substantially suppress light pollution while
Pegasus Astro releases new Focus Cube 3 with wifi and Alpaca support. Introduction The Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3 is a highly advanced and versatile device designed to enhance the astrophotography experience. It’s tailored to
Revolutionizing Astrophotography: BlurXTerminator, the Pioneering AI Deconvolution Tool December 14, 2023 – new BlurXterminator 2.0 with AI-4 is released with astouding improvements! Astrophotography, an intricate blend of art and science, has experienced a paradigm
Shawn Nielsen pointed his telescope up at the night sky for over 8 hours to image The Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) in the constellation of Cygnus. The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146): Unveiling the Mysteries of
iOptron and Ontario Telescope were kind of enough to loan me a new iOptron HEM15 mount to test and work with. I’ve been using it the past couple of months and here are some of my
In the vast world of astronomy tools, the Seestar S50 by ZWO stands out as a trailblazing innovation. This compact marvel packs a telescope, electronic focuser, astronomical camera, ASIAIR, altazimuth mount, dew heater, and
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 Galaxy In the vast expanse of the cosmos, one
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, OIII, LRGB filters. The universe is a vast expanse
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 is in turn surrounded by an extended halo of
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 Galaxy. Processed in PixInsight by Shawn Nielsen. The Rosette
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 can take your astrophotography to the next level. What
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. M97 the Owl Nebula and M108 the Surfboard Galaxy
In the vast world of astronomy tools, the Seestar S50 by ZWO stands out as a trailblazing innovation. This compact marvel packs a telescope, electrical focuser, astronomical camera, ASIAIR, altazimuth mount, dew heater, and filter wheel, all while weighing a mere 2.5kg.
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In the vast world of astronomy tools, the Seestar S50 by ZWO stands out as a trailblazing innovation. This compact marvel packs a telescope, electronic focuser, astronomical camera, ASIAIR, altazimuth mount, dew heater, and
iOptron and Ontario Telescope were kind of enough to loan me a new iOptron HEM15 mount to test and work with. I’ve been using it the past couple of months and here are some of my
Shawn Nielsen pointed his telescope up at the night sky for over 8 hours to image The Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) in the constellation of Cygnus. The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146): Unveiling the Mysteries of
Revolutionizing Astrophotography: BlurXTerminator, the Pioneering AI Deconvolution Tool December 14, 2023 – new BlurXterminator 2.0 with AI-4 is released with astouding improvements! Astrophotography, an intricate blend of art and science, has experienced a paradigm
Pegasus Astro releases new Focus Cube 3 with wifi and Alpaca support. Introduction The Pegasus Astro FocusCube 3 is a highly advanced and versatile device designed to enhance the astrophotography experience. It’s tailored to
The Optolong L-Quad Enhance Filter, also known as L-QEF, is a recent innovation that is especially designed for the astrophotography community. This filter stands out for its ability to substantially suppress light pollution while
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