Filamentary Nebula
What a frustrating couple of months! ##New Kit Frustration I decided that whilst the ZWO 533MM camera has been an absolute cracker of a device, I wanted something with a […]
Tadpoles (MK2)
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 […]
Thor’s Helmet
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 […]
Rose & Headphones
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 […]
Horse
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 […]
Tadpoles
The first of three images from a single night. When shooting with my One Shot Colour camera, I often use a dual-narrowband filter – for certain targets it can mimic […]
The Jellyfish Nebula
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 […]
Ha Ha, Horsehead
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 […]
The Great Nebula in Orion
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 […]
Heart Nebula Redux
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 […]
Peter Reid has a….
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 […]
The Soul Nebula Mosaic
The Soul Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. With the arrival of my new scope, I wanted to push it a little, and opted to build […]