How low can you go? (Hint: 14 degrees) The subject of this photograph is visible just barely above the horizon, and I had to modify the position of my tripod mount to capture this shot. The Lagoon Nebula (Messier 8) … Continue reading M8 – Lagoon Nebula

Galaxy season is coming to an end, and we can now start to see several large emission nebulae again on clear nights. One of those nebulae is M17: a challenging object for my setup and location because it’s very low … Continue reading M17 – Omega nebula

In May 2017, I purchased a dedicated cooled astro camera: the ZWO ASI1600MM-C. This camera came out in 2016 and set a new milestone for amateur equipment, it’s likely the most popular camera in the community right now. Although I’ve … Continue reading One year with the ASI1600 camera