Alex ☄️🔭
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I take pictures of space sometimes, https://www.astrobin.com/users/mistakesweremade404/
Ever since I bought my first dedicated astro cam I haven't used my dslr. I just found this dovetail adapter on Amazon. Can't wait to try this piggyback setup.
December 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Ever since I bought my first dedicated astro cam I haven't used my dslr. I just found this dovetail adapter on Amazon. Can't wait to try this piggyback setup.
Can't wait to mount the AM5 to this. I plan on keeping this outside permanently.
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Can't wait to mount the AM5 to this. I plan on keeping this outside permanently.
This is my first attempt at capturing 3I/Atlas with my William Optics CAT91. It was suppose to be clear all night but some clouds rolled in early morning and my asiair was only able to capture 10 usable frames. Hopefully I can get another session to capture more data in soon. #astrophotography
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
This is my first attempt at capturing 3I/Atlas with my William Optics CAT91. It was suppose to be clear all night but some clouds rolled in early morning and my asiair was only able to capture 10 usable frames. Hopefully I can get another session to capture more data in soon. #astrophotography
NGC 1333 also known as the Embryo Nebula is a reflection nebula in the constellation Perseus. It's roughly 967 light years away. This is 4h 35m of integration time. Seeing conditions weren't perfect so I'd like to come back during a new moon. #astrophotography #photography
November 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
NGC 1333 also known as the Embryo Nebula is a reflection nebula in the constellation Perseus. It's roughly 967 light years away. This is 4h 35m of integration time. Seeing conditions weren't perfect so I'd like to come back during a new moon. #astrophotography #photography
I really wanted to use my CAT91 and decided to point it to The Witch Head Nebula. At 448mm focal length the CAT 91 really gets you up close. Total integration time is 6h 40m. I really like how it turned out. Next time I think I’ll go for a mosaic. #astrophotography #photography
November 25, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I really wanted to use my CAT91 and decided to point it to The Witch Head Nebula. At 448mm focal length the CAT 91 really gets you up close. Total integration time is 6h 40m. I really like how it turned out. Next time I think I’ll go for a mosaic. #astrophotography #photography
My latest Andromeda Galaxy. Processing galaxies is particularly difficult for me. So that means I need to spend more time on them. Total integration time is 8h 45m. #astrophotography #photography
November 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
My latest Andromeda Galaxy. Processing galaxies is particularly difficult for me. So that means I need to spend more time on them. Total integration time is 8h 45m. #astrophotography #photography
California Nebula (NGC1499) an emission nebula in the constellation Perseus. Total integration time is 6h 20m. I split this up between 2 sessions with my lextreme and lsynergy filters. I didn't get as much time with the lsynergy as I would of liked but there's always next time. #astrophotography
November 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
California Nebula (NGC1499) an emission nebula in the constellation Perseus. Total integration time is 6h 20m. I split this up between 2 sessions with my lextreme and lsynergy filters. I didn't get as much time with the lsynergy as I would of liked but there's always next time. #astrophotography
Hopefully the wind doesn't ruin tonights session. Love that I can start so early. #astrophotography
November 17, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Hopefully the wind doesn't ruin tonights session. Love that I can start so early. #astrophotography
The Sculptor Galaxy in HaRGB. I was able to do a dedicated Ha session the other night. I was able to finally process it and combine it with my original RGB data. Here's a cropped version and a more wide field version. #astrophotography #astronomy
October 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The Sculptor Galaxy in HaRGB. I was able to do a dedicated Ha session the other night. I was able to finally process it and combine it with my original RGB data. Here's a cropped version and a more wide field version. #astrophotography #astronomy
The Rosette Nebula aka Caldwell 49 in SHO. At 5,000 light-years away from us it's over 100 light-years across. Total integration time, split between 2 filters is just over 8 hours. It took me two separate sessions to capture since I don't have a filter wheel. #astrophotography #photography
October 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Rosette Nebula aka Caldwell 49 in SHO. At 5,000 light-years away from us it's over 100 light-years across. Total integration time, split between 2 filters is just over 8 hours. It took me two separate sessions to capture since I don't have a filter wheel. #astrophotography #photography
An updated version of The Pleiades (M45). Another one that I look forward to every year. Made up of over 1000 stars, depending on seeing conditions, you can see anywhere between 7 to 14 stars with the naked eye. #astrophotography #photography
October 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
An updated version of The Pleiades (M45). Another one that I look forward to every year. Made up of over 1000 stars, depending on seeing conditions, you can see anywhere between 7 to 14 stars with the naked eye. #astrophotography #photography
We've had some nice weather lately so I'm taking advantage of the long clear nights. Here's the Sculptor Galaxy. At 11 million light years away it's one of the closest galaxies to us. Hopefully I can come back to it soon with the lextreme to add some Ha to it. #astrophotography #photography
October 22, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We've had some nice weather lately so I'm taking advantage of the long clear nights. Here's the Sculptor Galaxy. At 11 million light years away it's one of the closest galaxies to us. Hopefully I can come back to it soon with the lextreme to add some Ha to it. #astrophotography #photography
The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888) in SHO. Just like the Horsehead from yesterday I used my LeXtreme and LSynergy filters on 2 separate nights. If you look close enough you can also see the Soap Bubble nebula. #astrophotography #photography
October 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The Crescent Nebula (NGC6888) in SHO. Just like the Horsehead from yesterday I used my LeXtreme and LSynergy filters on 2 separate nights. If you look close enough you can also see the Soap Bubble nebula. #astrophotography #photography
The Horsehead Nebula. This is the first time I’ve tried doing SHO with a OSC using a combination of my Optolong LeXtreme and LSynergy. Due to clouds I spent 2 separate nights imaging. I was able to use 55 × 300s frames from the LeXtreme but only 29 with the Synergy. #astrophotography #photography
October 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
The Horsehead Nebula. This is the first time I’ve tried doing SHO with a OSC using a combination of my Optolong LeXtreme and LSynergy. Due to clouds I spent 2 separate nights imaging. I was able to use 55 × 300s frames from the LeXtreme but only 29 with the Synergy. #astrophotography #photography
Can't wait to do some wide field with this little apo.
October 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Can't wait to do some wide field with this little apo.
The L-Synergy is here and I can't wait to use it. Unfortunately it's going to be a rainy weekend.
October 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The L-Synergy is here and I can't wait to use it. Unfortunately it's going to be a rainy weekend.
When I can't decide which I like more, star or starless I just post both. Here's the Pelican Nebula (IC5070). Taken from my backyard with my William Optics CAT 91 using my LeXtreme filter. I'll be coming back to it once the LSynergy gets here for some hubble pallet. #astrophotography
October 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
When I can't decide which I like more, star or starless I just post both. Here's the Pelican Nebula (IC5070). Taken from my backyard with my William Optics CAT 91 using my LeXtreme filter. I'll be coming back to it once the LSynergy gets here for some hubble pallet. #astrophotography
Well this is exciting news
October 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Well this is exciting news
Decided to let the kittens out tonight 😂. I have my Redcat 51 on one mount and the Cat 91 on the other. The moon will be bright tonight but at least it's clear. Can't let it go to waist. #astrophotography
October 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Decided to let the kittens out tonight 😂. I have my Redcat 51 on one mount and the Cat 91 on the other. The moon will be bright tonight but at least it's clear. Can't let it go to waist. #astrophotography
The Triangulum Galaxy, a spiral galaxy that's 2.73 million light-years away and one of the largest in our local galaxy group. This is using data from 2 different sessions. Captured the RGB data in Sept and did a dedicated session with my LeXtreme last night for Ha data #astrophotography #photography
October 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The Triangulum Galaxy, a spiral galaxy that's 2.73 million light-years away and one of the largest in our local galaxy group. This is using data from 2 different sessions. Captured the RGB data in Sept and did a dedicated session with my LeXtreme last night for Ha data #astrophotography #photography
Another Orion Nebula but this time in more natural color. I'm trying to improve my workflow in Pixinsight and decided to try a HDR composition. I didn't want to overdo it with making too many adjustments to the core. I'll likely play around with the data some more. #astrophotography #photography
September 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Another Orion Nebula but this time in more natural color. I'm trying to improve my workflow in Pixinsight and decided to try a HDR composition. I didn't want to overdo it with making too many adjustments to the core. I'll likely play around with the data some more. #astrophotography #photography
The Orion Nebula is my favorite target. It's one of the easiest to shoot but when I see the Orion Constellation in the sky it reminds me that winter nights are coming. This was taken last night from my backyard. #astrophotography #photography
September 14, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Orion Nebula is my favorite target. It's one of the easiest to shoot but when I see the Orion Constellation in the sky it reminds me that winter nights are coming. This was taken last night from my backyard. #astrophotography #photography
First light with my Apertura CarbonStar 8" Ritchey-Chretien. Went smoother than I thought. Here is M16 from last night. Total integration time is 3 hours 20m. Used my LeXtreme filter since the moon was close by. #astrophotography #photography
August 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
First light with my Apertura CarbonStar 8" Ritchey-Chretien. Went smoother than I thought. Here is M16 from last night. Total integration time is 3 hours 20m. Used my LeXtreme filter since the moon was close by. #astrophotography #photography
It's new telescope day! My new Apertura CarbonStar 8" Ritchey-Chretien telescope has arrived! #astrophotography
August 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It's new telescope day! My new Apertura CarbonStar 8" Ritchey-Chretien telescope has arrived! #astrophotography
I ended up having issues with collimation on the NS 8se last night. I didn't want to waste the clear skies so I ended up bringing my CAT91 out last minute. Here is The North America Nebula, NGC 7000. First time imaging it and I think next time I'm going to frame it a little better. #astrophotography
August 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I ended up having issues with collimation on the NS 8se last night. I didn't want to waste the clear skies so I ended up bringing my CAT91 out last minute. Here is The North America Nebula, NGC 7000. First time imaging it and I think next time I'm going to frame it a little better. #astrophotography