• Astrophotography
    • Globular Clusters
    Globular Clusters
    Open Clusters
    Open Clusters
    Nebulae
    Nebulae
    Galaxies
    Galaxies
    Constellations
    Constellations
    Solar System
    Solar System
    Click a link above to see a gallery of celestial objects of that type.
    Or
    Pick a type of celestial object under the menu line 'Photographs'
    to see a gallery of that type of celestial object.
  • What's New This Month?
    • The Boogyman
    LDN 1622, The Boogyman Nebula
    18 January 2026
    NGC 1300
    NGC 1300 in Eridanus
    17 January 2026
    NGC 5128
    NGC 5128 in Centaurus
    16 and 17 January 2026
    NGC 1055
    NGC 1055 in Cetus
    16 January 2026
    ω Centauri
    NGC 5139, ω Centauri
    16 and 18 January 2026
    ω Centauri
    NGC 5139, ω Centauri 45' x 30'
    16 and 18 January 2026
    Sh2-240
    Sh2-240 in Taurus/Auriga
    15 January 2026
  • Scenes from a Trip to Terlingua, Texas
    • Ft Davis, January 2026
    Morning view from the hotel in Ft Davis, 15 January 2026
    Or
    Pick a month from the menu below 'What's New?'
    to see a gallery of pictures taken that month this past year.
  • Astrophotography Articles
  • Here is my first article on a topic in astrophotography.
  • Magnification in Astrophotography and EAA
  • Clear Sky Chart

  • The handy "Clear Sky Chart" above is a much better indicator of the weather and how clear the sky will be for astronomical observing than many local weather reports.  That's because weathermen will call the sky clear even when it is very humid so that the transparency will be poor.  Weather reports usually don't say how dark the sky will be, either.
  • Looking for a local astronomy club?
  • Try the Syracuse Astronomical Society (SAS)

    Join the SAS
    Join the SAS
  • Click the link above to navigate to the Syracuse Astronomical Society web page.  This is a local group that can give you all the 411 on watching the sky in the Syracuse area.  They are very friendly people who love to watch the sky and the yearly family membership dues are quite reasonable.
  • Contact Information
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