North America Nebula NGC 7000
2,200 light-years away, the North America Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. Rich in Hydrogen Alpha and Oxygen 3 gases, we’re able … Read more
IC 1396 – The Elephant Trunk Nebula
I’m proud to showcase IC 1396, the Elephant Trunk Nebula as our “first light” in our new observatory! My mind is completely blow by just … Read more
Choosing the best Camera for Astrophotography
We’ll guide you through how to choose the best Camera for Astrophotography and explain to you some of the choices, products, brands, and technologies available. … Read more
Optolong L-Pro Review & Sample Image downloads
Some people love LP filters, others despise them. I’m sure there is a long history of filters that may have made things worse rather than … Read more
NINA 1.11 Sequence Builder walk-through
Today, we get our first glimpse of what’s new to come with the upcoming release 1.11 of NINA with a more advanced sequence manager. To … Read more
4 Things You Must Pack for an Outdoor Festival
Participating in an outdoor festival is a fascinating and entertaining experience. The fun you have will depend on how comfortable you are. On the other … Read more
Getting started with N.I.N.A and an EQ5/6R Mount
Learning through the firehouse has been fun and challenging at times. I love the challenge of something new, but at the same time, I’d just … Read more
Abell 85 Supernovae Remnant & Processing Guide
Over four nights of observing we captured a few hundred frames to be able to bring you Abell 85 – extremely faint supernovae remnant. What … Read more
The Heart Nebula, IC 1805, Sharpless 2-190
What a lovely nebula to share with the world right? Why not work on your own rendition of this beautiful nebula a short 7500 light … Read more
Creative Commons Astrophotography
Have you ever wanted to experiment with astrophotography but can’t swallow the cost of gear? Don’t want to stay up all night? Just don’t have … Read more