Starry night over cornfields and silos
This is a nightscape photo I took back in 2016. It is one of favourites but for some reason it never [...]
M31 Andromeda Galaxy from the suburbs of Kitchener
M31 Andromeda Galaxy is a popular target for both observers and astrophotographers in the Fall months. It's well [...]
The Iris Nebula NGC 7023 in Cepheus
The Iris Nebula, NGC 7023, is a deepsky object I have imaged before. It's a mysterious looking reflection nebula. Sometimes referred to [...]
Eastern Veil narrowband H-alpha with Esprit 100 triplet refractor and ASI1600MM-C
I've had more clear nights to use my new Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 triplet telescope. I've been collected HaRGB data between July 28 [...]
Light pollution researcher and the ecological impact of artificial light at night
Dr. Christopher Kyba, light pollution researcher at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences talks about the ecological impact of artificial light [...]
Energy saving LEDs increasing light pollution globally
What was herald by the lighting industry and politicians as a means to combat climate change and save our environment has become [...]
Hello and welcome to my Astrophotography and Astronomy website! My name is Shawn Nielsen. I’m fascinated with the science of Astronomy and enjoy sharing my passion of stargazing with others.
As a young boy I was intrigued with the Moon and stars I could see above. 40+ years later I still am fascinated by the vast cosmos that appears to us on clear nights. continue reading…
