Suburban Astrophotography

First test of the pier setup before the summer – I’ve had some health issues, and have taken a chunk of time off work (so this is actually being posted […]

February began with me finding a new astrophotography group on Facebook.  It’s a great place to share tips, techniques and just chat with likeminded astro nerds, and I’ve certainly gained […]

  I feel like I’m starting to get somewhere with the new scope now! Imaging at twice the focal length of my original setup is definitely a harder task, requiring […]

Pretty much obligatory to do a close-up Horse when you live in Newmarket, right? Still getting to grips with the new Askar glass – but this is a target I’ve […]

January is annual bonus month, YAY! I’ve spent mine already, BOO! I’ve wanted a new scope for a while (I think it’s an addiction that I have, when it’s cloudy […]

Quick PacMan nebula to test the fix to my recent tracking woes – 41x5m subs.

This one I had to work hard for! Dealing with winds gusting to 30mph (which plays havok with the guiding system I use to keep my mount pointing at my target very accurately), I […]

The weatherman had promised me a clear night. The weatherman broke his promise! What I’d hoped would be a full night acquiring data on this target was truncated by the […]

One of the most iconic targets in the night sky, and one that I’ve never had the chance to capture before. Normally imaged in broadband, I’ve had to image this […]

Being somewhat of a digital packrat has it’s benefits! Bar a small incident involving a hard drive failure back in the summer, I NEVER get rid of old subframes, and […]

A first foray into Monochrome imaging using my new ZWO 533MM pro camera. (Yes, I opened the wallet AGAIN!) Monochrome cameras are more sensitive than one shot colour cameras, but […]