I’ve used the Astro-Tech AT115EDT for almost 2 years now shooting 131 hours of integration time across 13 images. I thought it was time to give it a review.
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.
The Cygnus Wall
The Cygnus Wall is a small part of the enormous North America Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Learn how I captured and processed this image.
The Crescent Nebula
Read my experience capturing the Crescent Nebula. Discover the challenges I faced and the techniques I used photographing this amazing deep sky object.
What I Learned Creating Night Sky Photography Panoramas
Shooting a panorama is not as easy as your iPhone makes it. There’s panorama equipment and with night sky photographs, there are exposure limits due to the Earth’s movement. Read more to find out how I captured this photo from the beach in Wildwood, NJ.
Photographing the Great Hercules Globular Cluster: An Astrophotography Guide
M13 or The Great Hercules Cluster is the most well-known globular cluster in the universe. I like it so much, this was my 3rd time doing it!
Summer Astrophotography Targets
Summer is an amazing time in the northern hemisphere for astrophotography. Milky Way is out and so many targets to shoot. Here’s my list for this summer.
Pixinsight Tutorial: A 12-Step Video Series
Learn my simple 12-step Pixinsight workflow in 12 videos in this video tutorial series.
The Orion Nebula M42 & Pixinsight Walkthrough
I’ve been doing astrophotography for 2 years now and although I’ve tried shooting the Orion Nebula before, I never fully produced an image until now. It’s one of the most popular targets, a favorite of beginners, and ironically complicated to shoot and process!