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.
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.
Pelican Nebula
It was not until recently I felt uninspired. After shooting the Veil Nebula (again), I felt a bit of repetitive. Don’t get me wrong, I love Cygnus, but I was overstaying my welcome there. I had shot the Veil (twice), North American Nebula (twice), Sadr Region, and Cresecent Nebula. There […]
Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula is an iconic astrophotography target in the constellation Cygnus. I shot this close-up of it with my Astro-Tech AT115EDT at 644mm using an ASI533MM