Astrophotography
Below you’ll find my gallery — a growing collection of what I’ve captured — along with posts where I go deeper on individual targets, gear, and builds.
I’m sharing my astrophotography journey here: the gear I use, how I’ve set it up, the challenges I’ve faced, and the wins that make it all worth it. Whether you’re just getting started or deep into the hobby, I hope this space becomes a useful and relatable resource.
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3D-Printed Flat-Frame Fabric Hoop for a 6″ Newtonian
I 3D-printed a simple frame that stretches a t-shirt across the front of my telescope for taking flat frames — no expensive flat panel required. Here’s the design, and the file if you want to print one.
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Turn Phone Panorama into Stellarium Landscape
Stellarium can tell you what’s in the sky tonight — but not whether it’s behind your neighbor’s tree. Here’s how to add a custom landscape of your backyard, the easy AI way or the manual way.
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Getting Back to Astrophotography: My Journey with M101
I’ve been out of the game for a while, and getting back into it hasn’t been easy. There’s a lot to know and understand when it comes to getting successful astrophotography images. And being the type of person who enjoys the process — and goes down every rabbit hole I can find chasing random improvements…