My Workflow for Processing the Orion Nebula in PixInsight
A step-by-step walkthrough of how I processed 4.2 hours of narrowband data into the final image, from calibration to color mapping.
Read Article →Deep sky wonders, distant planets, and the Milky Way — all photographed from a suburban backyard under Bortle 6 skies.
A selection of recent captures from my backyard observatory.
A stunning emission nebula 1,344 light-years away, captured in narrowband.
The ringed planet captured at its closest approach, showing Cassini Division detail.
Our nearest galactic neighbor at 2.5 million light-years, a mosaic of two panels.
What started as pointing a DSLR at the Moon has evolved into a dedicated backyard imaging setup. I prove every clear night that you don't need dark skies to capture the universe — just patience, persistence, and the right techniques.
Using narrowband filters and careful processing, I pull faint nebulae and galaxies out of suburban skies that most people wouldn't think twice about.
Read More About Me →Processing tips, gear reviews, and lessons learned under the stars.
A step-by-step walkthrough of how I processed 4.2 hours of narrowband data into the final image, from calibration to color mapping.
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