Bridging the vastness of the cosmos between a space brain and the big bad Wolf. Shown here is the complex region of the Cygnus constellation between the Crescent Nebula (NGC 6888) on the left and WR 134, a well known Wolf-Rayet star on the right. Around 20 hrs taken over 4 nights 🔭 #astrophotography

M81, Bode’s Galaxy This is a combination of old broadband data and new data using a dual narrowband filter. I really like how the coloured nebulae pop out and give the whole image a new life.🔭 #astrophotography

Around 16 million lights years away in the constellation Canes Venatici lies the Croc’s Eye galaxy also known as Messier 94. Here’s my take on it. 🔭 #astrophotgraphy

Here’s my take on galaxies NGC 3718 (larger one) and NGC 3729 in the constellation Ursa Major. Located roughly 52 million light years away it’s thought to get its unusual shape from gravitational interaction with nearby galaxy NGC 3729. 🔭 #astrophotography

Comet C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS This is only 10 minutes worth of data but I’m still happy I got out of bed for it. It’s always worth it in hindsight, just doesn’t feel like it when the alarm goes off. It was such a low target I had to shoot through ground fog. 🔭 #astrophotography

Finally some new material to share. Here’s a sample of the night sky near Virgo. In the upper right is a pair of galaxies in the process of merging known as the Siamese Twins or Butterfly Galaxies, officially NGC 4567 and 4568. In the lower left is M58, a barred spiral galaxy. 🔭 #astrophotography

Life and weather have kept me on the sidelines for a while so I’m trying to stay connected by reprocessing some of my earliest images. It’s amazing to see the advancement of processing tools available today that weren’t available only a few years ago. 🔭 #astrophotography

Here’s a total revamp of my Dark Scorpion nebula, yes it’s still cloudy. I was testing the new MAS in PixInsight to see how well it works for dark nebulae and it seems to work really well for bringing out that extra dust and nebulosity and maintaining the colours. 🔭 #astrophotography

Sh2-136 the Ghost Nebula I forgot I had this data. Clouds and boredom made me go back and review some of my old stuff and I came across this. It’s only a few hours of what was supposed to be a multi-night project. Obviously I got sidetracked by something new and shiny. #astrophotography 🔭

Thank you to #rasc_national and the selection committee for choosing my image of the Orion Nebula, as the cover for their 2026 Observer’s Calendar. What can I say? I’m truly surprised and honoured, thank you. 🔭 #astrophotography

Here’s one if never shot before. NGC 1499, the California Nebula is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. The nights are getting colder, time to crank the dew heaters to max! 🔭 #astrophotography

Comet C/2025 A6 Lemmon. Happy to finally capture this one. From my location it was tough to get a good view. I set my alarm for 4am and took my rig and dog out in the back of the field that is our yard just as the comet climbed above the tree line. 🔭 @astrophotography

Meet NGC 7822 a young star forming region in the constellation Cepheus. This region looks so angry to me, like a storm might be brewing! 🔭 #astrophotography

Here are NGC 869 and NGC 884, star clusters that make up the Double Cluster of Perseus. 🔭 #astrophotography

IC 63, the Ghost of Cassiopeia! It’s getting close to Halloween so what better night sky object to shoot than a spooky space ghost. This started as a test run utilizing a new change to my setup and I think I’m liking it so far 🔭 #astrophotography

Say ahh! Looking inside the mouth of the Clamshell nebula. I processed this so many different ways with different variations of colour combinations that it was hard just to post one. Maybe I’ll do a montage later. 🔭 #astrophotography

I love this little nebula, so cool! This is NGC 7129, the Cosmic Rosebud cluster and NGC 7142, upper left, an open cluster swimming in a Red Sea of Ha. A combination of 18 hrs split between the Antlia quad filter and my L-eXtreme and was shot within days of the full moon. 🔭 #astrophotography

This is my image of NGC 281, a bright emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. The Pac-Man Nebula was my target for the one solid clear night we had at the NYAA Starfest this year. I’m glad everything worked smoothly because I was able to get 6 quality hours on this one. 🔭 #astrophotography

I was hoping for at least two more nights on this guy but that hasn’t happened yet so I thought I’d post what I have for now. I believe it’s coming along nicely though. Here is vdB 152 aka Wolf’s Cave, or as some have called it, the Penguin. Just another dark nebula from the constellation Cepheus. 🔭

Cepheus is full of treasures. This is the Cave Nebula, Sh2-155, a beautiful mix of emission, reflection and dark nebulae. 🔭 #astrophotography

In the constellation Cepheus near the border of Draco lies another very cool object from the Lynds Dark Nebula Catalogue. LDN 1147/1158 is the Dark Scorpion nebula. 🔭 #astrophotography

Here’s an obvious one that I’ve never imaged before. This is Messier 17, the Swan or Omega Nebula, another brilliant star factory located in the constellation Sagittarius. It’s nice to be outside again but the nights seem too short this time of year. 🔭 #astrophotography

Simple and pretty yet this small planetary nebula, Abell 39, represents one of the most violent explosions in the galaxy and the end of life of a star and all that may have been orbiting it. 🔭 #astrophotography

Going back through my data and this struck me as an obvious comparison for a collage. 🔭 #astrophotography

NGC 4565 Is a very sharp looking galaxy that goes by many common names like the Needle Galaxy, Flying Saucer and Bernice’s Hair Clip. I’m sure there’s probably others too. Found in the constellation Coma Berenices, which a small constellation between Leo and Bootes. 🔭 #astrophotography

Galaxy M 106 (NGC 4258) from the Canes Venatici constellation with the Sombrero mini me, NGC 4217 It’s been a long and cloudy winter but it feels great to be back out under the stars again!! #astrophotography 🔭

Last night's lunar eclipse. Showing the partial eclipse that led into the full Blood Moon. 🔭 #astrophotography

Flying to Orion. I'm experimenting with new ways to showcase some of my images. I think I like this! #astrophotography 🔭

A little something for all those celebrating today. The Heart Nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia.❤️ Happy Valentines Day!! 🔭 #astrophotography

Once again I’ll dip into the archive from the “before clouds” era. This gorgeous star cluster is called the Pleiades or Seven Sisters, surrounded by the wispy clouds of a reflection nebula illuminated by the stars’ light. Another winter gem that highlights the visible night sky. 🔭 #astrophotography

The Great Orion Nebula. At only ~1500 ly's away it's the closest star forming machine to the earth and is even visible to the naked eye. You can find it as the 2nd "star" in Orion's sword. Processed to highlight the stars in the core. 🔭 #astrophotography

The aptly named Tadpole Nebula 🔭 #astrophotography

The Flaming Star Nebula💫 A little reflection nebula buried deep inside that massive Ha emission cloud! 🔭 #astrophotography

Every picture is a story! That’s how I came to choose these as my favourite stories of 2024. Each one reminds me of either family, fun or frustration which is part of the story I suppose. Here’s hoping 2025 brings better and more exciting stories for everyone!🎉 🔭 #astrophotography

I was hoping to have posted a new image by now but this has been the most horrendous stretch of cloudy nights I’ve seen in a long time, I haven’t seen the stars in a month. So here’s a classic one from a 2 years ago. That Horsehead nebula and the Flame in the constellation Orion. 🔭 #astrophotography

Jupiter with one of its moons, Io. I’m not really set up to do planetary photos but some things are just too tempting to pass up. I hope this isn’t the start of a new chapter of imaging. This could cost me $$ 🔭 #astrophotography

Here are 5 of my favourite memories from 2024 so far, not because they’re my best images but because of the adventures and challenges they provided that I will take with me forever.

The Wizard Nebula, NGC 7380 🔭 #astrophotography

This is another favourite image of mine. Bode’s galaxy and the Cigar galaxy appear to float amid the integrated flux nebula, IFN, which is the interstellar space dust illuminated by all the collective light from the stars in our Milky Way.

I guess while I’m decorating I might as well cheer up some of my gear. They’ve been sad sitting in the corner waiting for the clouds to go away.

One of the most colourful regions of the night sky and one of my favourites, Rho Ophiuchi. From my location this is only available for imaging a few good weeks a year hovering low in the southern skies.🔭 #astrophotography #deepsky

Globular star clusters are one of the most intriguing objects in the night sky. Tens of thousands to millions of stars bound tightly by gravity yet completely stable. They’re home to some of the most ancient stars in the galaxy. The Milky Way has over 150 globular clusters.

From our perspective, it takes 8 minutes for light from the sun to reach the earth. The light from this galaxy took over 30 million YEARS to finally end its journey at my telescope.🤯 🔭 #astrophotgraphy

The Witch’s Broom. Part of the Cygnus Loop or Veil Nebula. I love how intricate the filaments appear.🔭 #astrophotography

You’re not an astrophotographer if you don’t have at least one picture of the moon. #astrophotography #deepspace

The Hamburger Galaxy, NGC 3628, 35 million years ago. My theory is that it was named by a hungry undergrad with the munchies.🔭 #astrophotography #deepspace

Can you guess the nickname of this nebula? Many of you will know it but for those that haven’t seen it before I’ll post the answer in the comments later. Considered a winter favourite, this is a faint reflection nebula illuminated by nearby supergiant star Rigel . 🔭 #astrophotography #deepsky

“To look up is to look back in time because the ancient beams of light are messengers from the Universe’s distant past.” - Brian Cox Today’s image, brought to you from my backyard is IC 443, a galactic supernova remnant (SNR) found in Gemini nicknamed the Jellyfish Nebula.🔭 #astrophotography

🧟‍♂️ Zombie heaven! A giant space brain! This is the Crescent Nebula or NGC 6888, a gorgeous emission nebula in the Cygnus constellation, created by the fast stellar wind from the Wolf-Rayet star WR-136 🔭 #astrophotography #deepsky

In 1995, we were stunned by the iconic image of the Pillars of Creation taken by the new Hubble Space Telescope (left). Today, that image, with the advancement of technology, can be captured by an amateur with a small telescope, tracking mount, and camera. Well almost. 🫣🔭 #astrophotography