This was the very first deep-sky target I ever photographed back in 2022—and I’ve finally come back to do it right. Using my Redcat 51 and ASI533MM, I was able to fit both the North America and Pelican Nebulae in one frame after years of thinking it wasn’t possible. With nearly 10 hours of integration through narrowband filters, this new version captures the fine detail, glowing oxygen, and dense star field I could only dream of back then.
Chasing IC 1318 in the Sadr Region Again
My second time chasing the Sadr Region and IC 1318 (the Butterfly Nebula)—this time with better gear, fewer mistakes, and way more patience! From taming magenta in PixInsight to pulling off long summer exposures, here’s how I finally got the image I wanted.
Messier 92: Processing a Globular Cluster from ASIAir to Pixinsight
M92, IMO, is the must beautiful globular cluster. It’s beauty surpasses even the Hercules Cluster (Messier 13). In this post is a guide on processing M92 in Pixinsight. There is also an accompanying video of me shooting this outside with my Celestron Edge HD 8″.
Messier 13: The Great Globular Cluster in Hercules
I’ve taken the Hercules Cluster 4 times and I will likely do it every year as long as I do astrophotography. See all my iterations of it from 2022- 2025.
The Cosmic Seagull: Capturing IC 2177
This was my final winter target, The Seagull Nebula. I’ve been wanting to shoot this for years and I finally got around to it.
The Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264): A Celestial Holiday Decoration in the Winter Sky
Discover the beauty of the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264). Learn about this often-overlooked celestial object, see my narrowband imaging process, and compare the SHO vs. Pixelmath processing techniques that I used.
Messier 35 & NGC 2158: Two Beautiful Star Clusters in the Gemini Constellation
In-between projects, I decided to take a break from shooting 10+ hour nebulas and shoot something that will only take me 1 night–a star cluster. Learn more how I created this photo.
Capturing The Triangulum Galaxy M33
I imaged the Triangulum Galaxy using my AT115EDT telescope and ZWO ASI533MM camera. Learn more about how I did this and how I processed it in Pixinsight.
NGC 7822 Mosaic: The Cosmic Question Mark
Is there a big question-mark-like structure in space? It’s hard to imagine, but that’s exactly what NGC 7822 and SH2-170 together create: a Cosmic Question Mark.
The Elephant Trunk Nebula
The Elephant Trunk Nebula is a massive object located in the constellation Cepheus. It’s a great beginner astrophotography object and a cornerstone of anybody who gets into this hobby.