Wonders Of The Sky
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Embark on an unforgettable Journey Through the Cosmos!
My name is Claudio and I am thrilled to share my passion for capturing stunning images of the night sky with you. Get an exclusive look at my equipment and techniques, and immerse yourself in the world of astroimaging.
If you want to enjoy wonderful pictures of the night sky, learn more about my equipment, the software I am using to capture and process my images, and more about astroimaging, then you are in the right place!
Follow me on my website, Instagram and YouTube, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an out of this world experience. But above all, always remember to look up at the stars!
Planetary Imaging
In this section you will find a selection of my planetary images, with description of the acquisition methods.
Deep Sky Objects
Here you will find images of deep sky objects, including open clusters, globular clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
Blog
My observations, from session planning to telescope setup, astroimaging software, calibration process, and more.
Gallery
I will add more astroimages on a regular basis. Stay tuned!
Latest Articles
Galaxy Season Favorites: Bode’s and the Cigar Galaxy
A portrait of M81 and M82 – Bode’s elegant spiral and the Cigar’s fiery core – captured under spring skies in just 40 minutes.
2024 Astronomical Retrospective
2024 was an exciting yet challenging year for my astronomical journey. Despite significant obstacles like persistent bad weather and clouds, wildfires, poor atmospheric transparency, and the demands of a busy life, I managed to capture some remarkable celestial moments. Let’s review them together!
An Epic Night: The Andromeda Galaxy Through My Small Refractor
I pointed my small refractor to the Andromeda Galaxy. When I saw the final processed image I was completely blown away!
I imaged the Pleiades with a Rokinon 135mm Lens
When another perfect night for astrophotography showed up, with skies so clear it was impossible for me to resist the call of the cosmos. Equipped with a Rokinon 135mm f/2 lens, an OSC camera, a light pollution filter and a motorized mount I imaged M45. Let’s see how it went.