Deep Space Photography

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My work in deep space photography.

Introduction

Following the birth of my son, I began learning photography to capture the moments of our life together. What began as a simple desire to capture memories soon blossomed into a profound passion. I became enchanted by the beauty of landscapes, the grace of birds, and the mystique of the Milky Way. This fascination with the night sky naturally evolved into a deep love for photographing the cosmos, drawing me into the mesmerizing realm of deep space photography.

Here are a few captures of star trails and the Milky Way.

Warkworth

Star trail
Milk way

Great barrier island

My Deep Space Photography Setup

  • Telescope: SKY ROVER 130 APO.
  • Camera: ZWO ASI6200MC Pro Full Frame Cooled Color Astronomy Camera.
  • Mount: iOptron GEM45G GoTo Equatorial Mount.
  • Others:
    • Sky Rover 1x Field Flatter for 130.
    • ZWO Duo-Band Narrowband Light Pollution Reduction Imaging Filter 2”.
    • ZWO 5-Position Electronic Filter Wheel for 2” Mounted or 50.4mm Unmounted Filters.
    • ZWO 5V EAF electronic Automatic focuser.
    • ZWO ASI174MM MINI Guide Camera
    • ZWO ASiair Plus Wireless Astrophotography Controller.
  • Software: PixInsight.

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Here are the photographs I’ve captured.

Just dipping my toes in, so the collection’s still a bit light.

Dolphin Head Nebula - Sh2-308

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Cat’s Paw Nebula - NGC 6334

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Carina Nebula - NGC 3372

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Seagull Nebula - IC 2177

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Conclusion

Deep space photography demands a great deal of time and patience. These images represent only the beginning of my journey. I aspire to devote more time in the future to further explore and capture the wonders of the cosmos.