UnderSouthWestSkies

 When I first started out in astrophotography, there was a lot to get my head around – how to use my DSLR on manual; how to use my kit lense...

 Finally, I have seen my first ever noctilucent clouds, and all from the comfort of my own front step.  11.40pm looking to the north west. T...

 Read for next month? Here are some things to look out for. I will update this page regularly as I find more things of interest to add.  ...

 A good summary read. How exciting is this?  BBC News - First celestial image unveiled from revolutionary telescope https://www.bbc.com/news...

 A few nights ago I managed to image NGC 7000 The North American Nebula and I was very pleased with the results. This post documents the ni...

 With blocked horizons to my south and west, an incoming cloud bank from the south west, a limited viewing time slot, a rare clear night for...

I have bitten the bullet and gone ahead with the purchase of an EOS Optolong L-enHance clip in filter for my DSLR. This was against advice ...

 Astrophotography is a funny old game isn't it. Take last night. Target IC 4604 - The Rho Ophiuchi complex.  My best ever polar alignmen...

 I am slowly getting to grips with the idiosyncrasies' of the EQM-35-Pro.  Balancing in DEC is straightforward as it moves and rotates e...

 It has kept me thinking once or twice on some night outings 😆  BBC News - Scientists in a race to discover why our Universe exists https:/...