Techniques, workflows, and lessons from imaging deep space in the suburbs.
A step-by-step walkthrough of how I processed 4.2 hours of narrowband data into the final image, from calibration to color mapping.
How I achieved consistent 0.5" RMS guiding through balance optimization, PHD2 settings, and flexure management.
A practical comparison of three Optolong filters from my Bortle 6 backyard — when to use each and what to expect.
My complete N.I.N.A. configuration for hands-off imaging: sequence planning, autofocus routines, meridian flips, and safety protocols.
Everything I've learned about lucky imaging with the EdgeHD 8" — from collimation to stacking the best frames.
Balancing noise reduction with detail preservation using a combination of MultiscaleLinearTransform and TGVDenoise.