M13 first light with Esprit 100 triplet refractor
So I finally had some clear skies to collect some data using the new Esprit 100 triplet refractor. This data was taken [...]
The Rosette Nebula in Hubble Palette
I will admit it has been a while since I have posted a new image. Between looking after my businesses, family life [...]
M31 90min LRGB test using ASI1600mm-cooled CMOS camera
I performed some more test imaging with the ASI1600mm-cooled camera. This time I centered the telescope and camera on M31, the great [...]
My Article and Images in Skynews Magazine Nov-Dec Issue 2016
Super exciting to have my Skynews Magazine astrophotography article featured on a 4-page spread in the November-December issue. While I've [...]
Cambridge Ontario environmental light pollution from 7000 meters up
This (annotated) photo shows Cambridge Ontario environmental light pollution from 7000 meters up. It was taken by Dr. Ron Brecher while [...]
Hydro One (Ontario) agrees to change bad LED lighting
I took this photo late 2016 to document how the conversion to full spectrum white LED lighting by Hydro One, was [...]
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…
