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Vivid Southern Lights with bright green base, red middle layer, and purple pillars above the ocean at Muhan Viewpoint.

1 month ago

How to Predict and Photograph the Aurora Australis in Australia (Complete Guide)

A practical guide for South Australian night sky photographers 1. Introduction — Aurora in Australia Is More Common Than You Think While the Northern Lights often dominate global attention, the…

Fornax Galaxy Cluster featuring elliptical galaxy NGC 1399 surrounded by numerous faint members, captured through long-exposure deep sky astrophotography by Junrui Ye

2 months ago

Fornax Galaxy Cluster — 26h LRGB Integration

Acquisition Details Dates: August 20, 23; September 17; October 14, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Luminance: 150 × 300″ (12h 30m) Red: 60 × 300″ (5h) Green: 51 × 300″ (4h…

Micro full moon with surface detail – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

8 months ago

How to Process Lunar Photos from DSLR or Mirrorless Cameras

Capturing the Moon with a mirrorless/DSLR camera can produce stunning results, but to truly bring out the fine details, post-processing is essential. In this guide, we will walk through how…

Composite sequence of the total lunar eclipse on September 8, 2025 – starry sky photography by Junrui Ye

4 months ago

Lunar Eclipse Photography Guide – Lessons and Reflections from the September 8, 2025 Total Lunar Eclipse

Introduction The total lunar eclipse on September 8, 2025 was one of the most anticipated celestial events of the year. I planned to capture it from South Australia, combining telephoto…

Partial lunar eclipse showing the faint ozone blue band along Earth’s shadow on September 8, 2025 – starry sky photography by Junrui Ye

3 months ago

How to Reveal the Ozone Blue Band in a Partial Lunar Eclipse Without HDR

What Is the Ozone Blue Band? During a lunar eclipse, sunlight passes through Earth’s atmosphere before reaching the Moon. At the very edge of Earth’s shadow, shorter blue wavelengths are…

4 months ago

“Stardust Lamp of a Dream” – My first year into Astrophotography

Over the past year, I stepped into the world of astrophotography for the first time. From my very first frames of nebulae to countless nights under the dark skies of…

Milky Way arch panorama over landscape – starry sky photography by Junrui Ye

5 months ago

Meteor Trains Afterglow Guide – Capturing the Ghostly Trails of Fireballs

Introduction: The Magic After the Meteor When a bright meteor streaks across the night sky, the spectacle sometimes continues after the flash. In its wake may linger a meteor train—a…

Aquarius meteor shower streak – night sky photography by Junrui Ye

8 months ago

Meteor Shower Photography Guide: How to Plan and Capture Stunning Shots

Meteor showers are one of the most spectacular celestial events, offering skywatchers and photographers a chance to witness nature’s cosmic fireworks. But to capture them beautifully on camera, you need…

McLaren No. 81 with Piastri – motorsport photography by Junrui Ye

9 months ago

Shooting F1 at the Melbourne Grand Prix – My Experience from the Webber Grandstand

Planning to photograph the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix? Discover why the Webber Grandstand is a top choice, lens tips for Turn 11, and how to get clean, fence-free shots…

9 months ago

2025 Avalon Airshow Photography Guide: Gold Pass vs General Admission Experience

Discover the ultimate guide to photographing the 2025 Avalon Airshow. Learn the pros and cons of Gold Pass vs General Admission, best camera gear for airshows, and how to get…

The Fighting Dragons of Ara (NGC6188) – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

4 months ago

NGC 6188: The Fighting Dragons of Ara – 15h SHO Integration

Acquisition Details Dates: August 19–20, 2025; August 23, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 60 × 300″ (5h) Antlia OIII 7 nm 36 mm: 60 ×…

Eagle Nebula – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

6 months ago

M16 – The Eagle Nebula and the Pillars of Creation (20 h SHO Integration)

Acquisition Details Dates: May 22, 2025; May 30, 2025; June 20, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 80×300″ (6h40m) Antlia OIII 7 nm 36 mm: 80×300″…

Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736) supernova remnant – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

7 months ago

Advanced HOO Processing Techniques in PixInsight – A Case Study with NGC 2736 (Pencil Nebula)

Introduction: NGC 2736 and the Vela Supernova Remnant NGC 2736, commonly known as the Pencil Nebula, is a slender, glowing filament of ionized gas located in the southern constellation Vela,…

Markarian’s Chain galaxy cluster – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

8 months ago

Markarian’s Chain – A Galactic Stream in the Virgo Cluster (10h LRGB Integration)

Acquisition Details Dates: April 1, 2025; April 23, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia V-Pro Luminance 36 mm: 60×300″ (5h) Antlia V-Pro Red 36 mm: 25×300″ (2h05m) Antlia V-Pro Green 36…

Leo Triplet (M65, M66, NGC 3628) – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

8 months ago

The Leo Triplet (M65, M66 & NGC 3628) – Deep-Sky Astrophotography with 19h Integration

Acquisition Details Dates: Feb. 23–25 2025; Mar. 3–4 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 28×300″ (2 h 20 m) Antlia V-Pro Blue 36 mm: 30×300″ (2…

Rosette Nebula (NGC 2237) stellar nursery – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

11 months ago

NGC 2237: Rosette Nebula – A Cosmic Bloom in SHO (13h 40′ Integration)

Acquisition Details Dates: January 3, 2025; January 6–7, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 60 × 300″ (5 h) Antlia OIII 7 nm 36 mm: 44…

Tarantula Nebula (NGC 2070) in LMC – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

10 months ago

NGC 2070: Tarantula Nebula – A Cosmic Web of Stars and Gas (13h Narrowband SHO)

Acquisition Details Dates: February 5, 2025; February 20, 2025; February 23, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 58 × 300″ (4 h 50 m) Antlia OIII…

Thor’s Helmet Nebula (NGC 2359) – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

10 months ago

NGC 2359 — Thor’s Helmet Nebula, 9h 30m Dual Narrowband Integration

Acquisition Details Dates: January 23 & 26, 2025 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm : 62 × 300″ (5h 10m) Antlia OIII 7 nm 36 mm: 52…

Sculptor Galaxy (NGC 253) starburst galaxy – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

11 months ago

NGC 253: The Sculptor Galaxy – A Dusty Starburst Spiral (10h LRGB+Hα)

Acquisition Details Dates: September 9, 2024; September 26–27, 2024; October 28, 2024; November 7, 2024 Filters & Exposure: Antlia Hα 7 nm 36 mm: 16 × 300″ (1h 20m) Antlia…

NGC 300 spiral galaxy – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

11 months ago

Exploring NGC 300: A Glimpse into a Nearby Spiral Galaxy

When we look up at the night sky, the Milky Way often steals the show. Yet beyond it, billions of galaxies each have their own unique story. One such galaxy,…

Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174) – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

11 months ago

NGC 2174: Unveiling the Wonders of the Monkey Head Nebula

The universe is filled with breathtaking sights, and NGC 2174 is one of them. This emission nebula in Orion is a vibrant region of star formation. Often called the “Monkey…

Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) “Eye of God” – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

11 months ago

The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): The Eye of the Cosmos

Often called the “Eye of God” or the “Eye of the Cosmos,” the Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is one of the most striking planetary nebulae. Located in Aquarius, this celestial…

Messier 78 “Casper the Friendly Ghost” Nebula – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

11 months ago

M78 Nebula: A Cosmic Wonder in Orion

The night sky is full of wonders, and M78 is among the most captivating. This reflection nebula, located 1,600 light-years away in Orion, glows with a stunning blue hue. Its…

Horsehead Nebula (IC 434) silhouette – astrophotography by Junrui Ye

11 months ago

IC 434: The Luminous Curtain Behind the Horsehead Nebula

The universe is a gallery of wonders, and IC 434 stands out as one of its masterpieces. This glowing emission nebula in Orion serves as the stunning backdrop for the…

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