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NGC 7380 and The Wizard Nebula Astrophotography | 97 Hours

NGC 7380 is an open cluster located about 8,000 light-years away in Cepheus. It rises high in the sky and can be imaged in Summer and Fall.

The Triangulum Galaxy Astrophotography | 1000+ Hours on M33

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 147 min read

The Triangulum Galaxy Astrophotography | 1000+ Hours on M33

A great beginner target, the Triangulum Galaxy is a deep-sky object somewhat visible to the naked eye. Find astrophotography pointers here.

Charles Messier's Grave Decoration Project - Nov 2024 Update

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 59 min read

Charles Messier's Grave Decoration Project - Nov 2024 Update

Updates to our project about cleaning and decoration Charles Messier's grave in the Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris.

Markarian's Chain Astrophotography - A Chain of Galaxies in Virgo

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Oct 148 min read

Markarian's Chain Astrophotography - A Chain of Galaxies in Virgo

Markarian’s Chain is an interesting group of galaxies that appear to form a line or chain. Read tips for astrophotographers and see photos.

Messier 61 - Galaxy With a Tidal Tail in Virgo Astrophotography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Oct 96 min read

Messier 61 - Galaxy With a Tidal Tail in Virgo Astrophotography

Astrophotography tips for Messier 61, a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Virgo! It has a very faint Tidal Tail that is challenging.

IC 5146 - The Cocoon Nebula Astrophotography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Sep 125 min read

IC 5146 - The Cocoon Nebula Astrophotography

The Cocoon Nebula in Cygnus is a reflection and emission nebula perfect for astrophotographers looking for a challenging object to image!

IC 434 - The Horsehead (And Flame) Nebula Astrophotography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Sep 109 min read

IC 434 - The Horsehead (And Flame) Nebula Astrophotography

The Horsehead Nebula Astrophotography with and without a telescope.

M14 - Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus | Astrophotography Pictures and Tips

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Aug 245 min read

M14 - Globular Cluster in Ophiuchus | Astrophotography Pictures and Tips

M14 astrophotography in Ophiuchus! Learn to find and capture this beautiful globular cluster using a telescope.

IC 348 - Reflection Nebula in Perseus - Astrophotography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Aug 64 min read

IC 348 - Reflection Nebula in Perseus - Astrophotography

IC 348 Astrophotography in Perseus, captured using a fast RASA 8 telescope and color camera. Get tips to photograph this beautiful nebula.

Learn Deep Space Astrophotography with a Telescope | Course by Galactic Hunter

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Aug 29 min read

Learn Deep Space Astrophotography with a Telescope | Course by Galactic Hunter

Learn how to use a telescope to capture galaxies, nebulae and star clusters in the night sky with our Deep Space Astrophotography course!

Messier 106 - Intermediate Spiral Galaxy in Canes Venatici

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 296 min read

Messier 106 - Intermediate Spiral Galaxy in Canes Venatici

Messier 106 is an intermediate spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. Get astrophotography tips and see our pictures of M106.

Apertura CarbonStar 150 Review - The Best Beginner Newtonian Reflector Telescope

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 277 min read

Apertura CarbonStar 150 Review - The Best Beginner Newtonian Reflector Telescope

The Apertura CarbonStar 150 is a small and light reflector telescope with an aperture of 150mm, a focal length of 600mm, and a focal...

Saturn: The Sixth Planet - Features, History, Photography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 2513 min read

Saturn: The Sixth Planet - Features, History, Photography

Learn all about the sixth planet, Saturn, from its history and features to its moon, and get photography tips.

IC 1318 - 40 hours on The Sadr Region and the Butterfly Nebula

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 236 min read

IC 1318 - 40 hours on The Sadr Region and the Butterfly Nebula

The Sadr Region is very large and is full of gases that look great in narrowband.

M23 - Open Cluster In Sagittarius | Astrophotography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jun 125 min read

M23 - Open Cluster In Sagittarius | Astrophotography

Learn how to photograph Messier 23 (M23), a beautiful open star cluster in Sagittarius with some beautiful Milky Way dust in the background!