Processing an Astronomical Image
If you’re an experienced astrophotographer you already know about the different types of astronomical targetsContinue Reading
The Value of a Dark Sky
The Elephant Trunk Nebula is a big bright emission nebula that is rich in hydrogenContinue Reading
A Tale of Two Color Palettes
A tale of two palettes. Color in my astrophotos serves two purposes – to helpContinue Reading
In Praise of Remote Imaging
All of these images were taken while I was sound asleep in bed. The telescopeContinue Reading
Is it real?
People ask if these images are “real” and there are two answers for that. FirstContinue Reading
Colorful California
The California Nebula is rich in hydrogen, sulfur and also has some oxygen so it’sContinue Reading
The Colors of Invisible Ink
What color is your invisible ink? When we look at the night sky through binocularsContinue Reading
Objects in the Night Sky Appear Larger than you Think
Telescopes serve two main purposes, to magnify the object and to collect more light thanContinue Reading
The Anatomy of an Image
Very few astronomy images are simply taken, rather they are assembled from an assortment ofContinue Reading
Types of Nebulae
There are three types of nebulae in the night sky; emission, reflection and dark nebulae.Continue Reading