Parag
@parag.bsky.social
Photon collector - Science will win!
Same data processed to reduce stars. Can’t decide which version I like more. Both have some aspects that are better than the other.
#astrophotography #astro
#astrophotography #astro
January 15, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Same data processed to reduce stars. Can’t decide which version I like more. Both have some aspects that are better than the other.
#astrophotography #astro
#astrophotography #astro
Horse head and flame nebulae around the star Alnitak in Orion. This is one of my favorite objects that I image every year.
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
35×3-min subs
#astrophotography #astro
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
35×3-min subs
#astrophotography #astro
January 14, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Horse head and flame nebulae around the star Alnitak in Orion. This is one of my favorite objects that I image every year.
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
35×3-min subs
#astrophotography #astro
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
35×3-min subs
#astrophotography #astro
I was shooting this last night and it clouded over. Glad I waited patiently for about 30 minutes, and it got clear again. Can’t wait to process this and other images later today.
#astrophotography
#astrophotography
January 13, 2026 at 11:37 AM
I was shooting this last night and it clouded over. Glad I waited patiently for about 30 minutes, and it got clear again. Can’t wait to process this and other images later today.
#astrophotography
#astrophotography
It is 2 days after the exact time of opposition but, Jupiter is quite bright in the sky tonight. Here it is with its moons - Ganymede, Io, Europa and Callisto.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
January 13, 2026 at 2:24 AM
It is 2 days after the exact time of opposition but, Jupiter is quite bright in the sky tonight. Here it is with its moons - Ganymede, Io, Europa and Callisto.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
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Male to New Yorker / Male to Marisa Tomei
January 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Male to New Yorker / Male to Marisa Tomei
Comet Tshuchinsan and the Milky Way from Oct 2024. Would have been nicer if there was no light pollution.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
January 11, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Comet Tshuchinsan and the Milky Way from Oct 2024. Would have been nicer if there was no light pollution.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
I have bought the annual pass every year for at least a decade. I think I’ll skip it this year.
The use of an image of Trump on the 2026 pass — rather than the usual picture of nature — has sparked a backlash, sticker protests, and a lawsuit from a conservation group.
National Park Service will void passes with stickers over Trump's face
The use of an image of Trump on the 2026 pass — rather than the usual picture of nature — has sparked a backlash, sticker protests, and a lawsuit from a conservation group.
n.pr
January 10, 2026 at 12:14 PM
I have bought the annual pass every year for at least a decade. I think I’ll skip it this year.
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Added 3 more hours of subs on California nebula. It seemed to reduce noise and bring out more details of the nebula. That’s what one would expect with longer exposure.
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
Optolong LeNhance filter
61x5-min subs
#astrof="/hashtag/astrophotography" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#astrophotography #astro
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
Optolong LeNhance filter
61x5-min subs
#astrof="/hashtag/astrophotography" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#astrophotography #astro
December 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Added 3 more hours of subs on California nebula. It seemed to reduce noise and bring out more details of the nebula. That’s what one would expect with longer exposure.
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
Optolong LeNhance filter
61x5-min subs
#astrof="/hashtag/astrophotography" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#astrophotography #astro
🔭WO UC 108
📷ASI2600MC-Duo
Optolong LeNhance filter
61x5-min subs
#astrof="/hashtag/astrophotography" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#astrophotography #astro
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Here's a summary of all the data that supports adding more red meat to your diet
January 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Here's a summary of all the data that supports adding more red meat to your diet
I am old enough to remember when killing any humans was bad. Then somehow it became OK to kill foreigners. Now, it is fair game to kill your fellow citizen if they disagree with you.
January 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
I am old enough to remember when killing any humans was bad. Then somehow it became OK to kill foreigners. Now, it is fair game to kill your fellow citizen if they disagree with you.
Some big name transfers for 2026 season: Remco moves to Bora Red Bull; Juan Ayuso and Derek Gee go to Lidl Trek and Simon Yates retiring! #cycling
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Some big name transfers for 2026 season: Remco moves to Bora Red Bull; Juan Ayuso and Derek Gee go to Lidl Trek and Simon Yates retiring! #cycling
That is a huge surprise! I was hoping to see some more contests between him and his twin brother Adam.
Simon Yates announces surprise and immediate retirement escapecollective.com/simon-yates-...
Simon Yates announces surprise and immediate retirement
The 33-year-old had a contract until the end of 2026.
escapecollective.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:21 PM
That is a huge surprise! I was hoping to see some more contests between him and his twin brother Adam.
Wondering if and how I should respond to this message?
January 7, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Wondering if and how I should respond to this message?
Holidays are over. Time to get back to reality and work. I swear I could happily get used to the daily schedule of holidays… forever. It will not be a problem at all.
January 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Holidays are over. Time to get back to reality and work. I swear I could happily get used to the daily schedule of holidays… forever. It will not be a problem at all.
Finished reading my first book of 2026!
The brutal telling by Louise Penny.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
The brutal telling by Louise Penny.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
The Brutal Telling (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #5)
Chaos is coming, old son. With those words the peace of…
www.goodreads.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Finished reading my first book of 2026!
The brutal telling by Louise Penny.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
The brutal telling by Louise Penny.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...
Watched “Wake up dead man”
boxd.it/cosbOz
boxd.it/cosbOz
January 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Watched “Wake up dead man”
boxd.it/cosbOz
boxd.it/cosbOz
Finally a special mention for this photo that was in the making for half of 2025. A six month long exposure from Summer to Winter solstice using a pinhole camera tracking the movement of Sun in the sky!
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Finally a special mention for this photo that was in the making for half of 2025. A six month long exposure from Summer to Winter solstice using a pinhole camera tracking the movement of Sun in the sky!
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
My favorite deep space photos from December:
Elephant trunk nebula
Tulip nebula
Pleiades cluster
California nebula
#astro #astrophotography
Elephant trunk nebula
Tulip nebula
Pleiades cluster
California nebula
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 9:08 PM
My favorite deep space photos from December:
Elephant trunk nebula
Tulip nebula
Pleiades cluster
California nebula
#astro #astrophotography
Elephant trunk nebula
Tulip nebula
Pleiades cluster
California nebula
#astro #astrophotography
Favorite photos from November:
Our closest neighbor Andromeda galaxy (M31)
Iris nebula
#astro #astrophotography
Our closest neighbor Andromeda galaxy (M31)
Iris nebula
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Favorite photos from November:
Our closest neighbor Andromeda galaxy (M31)
Iris nebula
#astro #astrophotography
Our closest neighbor Andromeda galaxy (M31)
Iris nebula
#astro #astrophotography
A couple of comets made appearances in October. I could capture only Comet Lemon. Its tail kept changing very quickly and can be seen in these two photos taken over 2 days.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A couple of comets made appearances in October. I could capture only Comet Lemon. Its tail kept changing very quickly and can be seen in these two photos taken over 2 days.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
Favorite deep space photos from October:
The dark nebula separating North American and Pelican nebulae
The wizard nebula
Helix nebula aka the eye of Sauron
#astro #astrophotography
The dark nebula separating North American and Pelican nebulae
The wizard nebula
Helix nebula aka the eye of Sauron
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Favorite deep space photos from October:
The dark nebula separating North American and Pelican nebulae
The wizard nebula
Helix nebula aka the eye of Sauron
#astro #astrophotography
The dark nebula separating North American and Pelican nebulae
The wizard nebula
Helix nebula aka the eye of Sauron
#astro #astrophotography
Two favorite photos from September:
Crescent nebula from Cygnus
Eagle nebula featuring the famous pillars of creation.
#astro #astrophotography
Crescent nebula from Cygnus
Eagle nebula featuring the famous pillars of creation.
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Two favorite photos from September:
Crescent nebula from Cygnus
Eagle nebula featuring the famous pillars of creation.
#astro #astrophotography
Crescent nebula from Cygnus
Eagle nebula featuring the famous pillars of creation.
#astro #astrophotography
In August, spent a few sessions on Veil nebula and learned new processing skills to capture this mosaic of this supernova remnant.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 8:55 PM
In August, spent a few sessions on Veil nebula and learned new processing skills to capture this mosaic of this supernova remnant.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
Favorite photos from July:
North American nebula
Supernova SN2025rbs in NGC7331 - pointed with red lines
Lobster claw nebula
#astro #astrophotography
North American nebula
Supernova SN2025rbs in NGC7331 - pointed with red lines
Lobster claw nebula
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Favorite photos from July:
North American nebula
Supernova SN2025rbs in NGC7331 - pointed with red lines
Lobster claw nebula
#astro #astrophotography
North American nebula
Supernova SN2025rbs in NGC7331 - pointed with red lines
Lobster claw nebula
#astro #astrophotography
Favorite photos from June are these with star trails and firefly trails. I also started shooting with a new imaging setup and the first image with it was this image of M13 - the great Hercules cluster.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography
December 31, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Favorite photos from June are these with star trails and firefly trails. I also started shooting with a new imaging setup and the first image with it was this image of M13 - the great Hercules cluster.
#astro #astrophotography
#astro #astrophotography