LDN 1235 - The Shark Nebula - The most difficult object imaged so far
LDN 1235, the Shark Nebula, is a dark/reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. This was the most difficult deep sky object I ever...
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Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Nov 27, 2022
- 7 min
NGC 281 - The Pacman Nebula | Astrophotography Tips & Pictures
54 hours on the Pacman Nebula (NGC 281) in Narrowband using a refractor telescope and monochrome camera in narrowband SHO!
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Nov 17, 2022
- 10 min
NGC 869 & NGC 884 - The Double Cluster in Perseus Astrophotography
Revealing the hidden beauty in the Double Cluster in Perseus. These two open clusters are overlapping a lot of faint hydrogen-alpha gas!
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Aug 19, 2022
- 14 min
Messier 31 - The Andromeda Galaxy | Astrophotography and Tips
The Andromeda Galaxy (M31) is by far the easiest galaxy to image for beginner astrophotographers!
Here are some tips to image Andromeda.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Jan 20, 2022
- 10 min
NGC 2237 - The Rosette Nebula Astrophotography - All You Need to Know
Astrophotography tips and different example images on the beautiful Rosette Nebula!
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Dec 14, 2021
- 4 min
The Soul Nebula in Bi-Color Astrophotography
Westerhout 5 is a large nebula that can be found 7,500 light-years away in Cassiopeia. It is rich in Hydrogen Alpha and is often...
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Dec 3, 2021
- 5 min
IC 405 & IC 410 - The Flaming Star & Tadpoles Nebulae
IC 405 (The Flaming Star Nebula) and IC 410 (The Tadpoles Nebula) are two large emission nebulae located in the constellation Auriga. The...
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Aug 30, 2021
- 3 min
Messier 107 - A Loose Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus
The constellation Ophiuchus holds a loose star cluster - Messier 107. This object has many beautiful yellow stars. See our photo of M107.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Aug 26, 2021
- 3 min
M40 - Photographing One of Charles Messier's Mistakes
Messier 40, also known as Winnecke 4 is just... two regular stars... that were cataloged by Charles Messier as a Deep Sky Object as he...
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
Messier 92 - A Bright and Impressive Globular Cluster
An impressive globular cluster that is great for beginner astrophotographers is Messier 92. Learn more about this deep-sky object.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Jul 13, 2021
- 4 min
NGC 6820 - A Beautiful Emission Nebula imaged from our Backyard
NGC 6820 is a beautiful emission nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula. It surrounds a bright open cluster, designated as NGC...
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- May 4, 2021
- 3 min
Messier 5 - A Globular Cluster in Serpens
Messier 5 is a globular cluster in the constellation Serpens. Beginner astrophotographers can learn from our capture of M5. Learn more.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Apr 28, 2021
- 4 min
M99 & M100 - Astrophotography Tips for a Field of Galaxies
Messier 99 and 100 are deep-sky objects that are a bit tricky to photograph unless you know all about them. See our photos of M99 and M100.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Apr 12, 2021
- 4 min
The Twin Quasar - A Rare Astrophotography Target Showing Gravitational Lensing
A rarely photographed astrophotography target by amateurs, the Twin Quasar is a sight to see. Find out how to capture it yourself.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Apr 7, 2021
- 3 min
Messier 64 - The Black Eye Galaxy Astrophotography on a Full Moon
Messier 64, also known as the Black Eye Galaxy, is a swirling galaxy hidden by dark clouds. See astrophotography images and tips here.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Mar 19, 2021
- 4 min
Messier 94 - The Cat's Eye Galaxy | Astrophotography from the city without filters
Messier 94, also called the Cat's Eye Galaxy, is a barred spiral galaxy located in Canes Venatici. Find out how we took an astrophoto of it.
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
Messier 102 - The Spindle Galaxy | Tips for Astrophotographers
Messier 102 is also called the Spindle Galaxy because of its appearance. Read our post to find tips for astrophotography and the acquisition
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Jan 14, 2021
- 5 min
Advanced Astrophotography setup walk-around (With prices!)
There is an infinite amount of astrophotography setup combinations. Most beginners who just got their first telescope start imaging the...
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Jan 1, 2021
- 3 min
NGC 2174 - The Monkey Head Nebula Astrophotography from the city
NGC 2174 is an emission nebula in Orion. It is known as the Monkey Head Nebula due to its shape although it doesn't look obvious to us....
Antoine & Dalia Grelin
- Nov 21, 2020
- 4 min
HCG 92 - Stephan's Quintet | A Group of Galaxies in Pegasus
Stephan's Quintet is a group of galaxies that can be photographed in one frame. Find astrophotography tips and see example photos.
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