A collection/journal of some of the deep-sky objects and other astronomical targets I’ve photographed. Full disclaimer: I'm still relatively early in my astrophotography journey and learning how to get the most out of my data through processing and editing!

These images were captured using a ZWO ASI294MC Pro paired with a William Optics ZenithStar 61 and an Optolong L-eXtreme dual narrowband filter.

2026

IC 5070: Pelican Nebula

One of my favourite photos this year! Taken during Starfest 2026 under Bortle 4 skies.

A total of 40 stacked images, with 5 minute exposures each.

Pelican Nebula
The Pelican Nebula is an H II region associated with the North America Nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name. The Pelican Nebula is located nearby first magnitude star Deneb, and is divided from its more prominent neighbour, the North America Nebula, by a foreground molecular cloud filled with dark dust. Both are part of the larger H II region of Westerhout 80.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelican_Nebula

NGC 6992: Eastern Veil Nebula

Such a cool target! The remnants of a supernova that happened between 10,000 to 20,000 years ago.

Photographed during Starfest 2026 under Bortle 4 skies.

A collection of 30 x 300 second exposures.

Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veil_Nebula

IC 1848: Soul Nebula

One of the first few photos I ever took with my rig was of the Heart Nebula, it wasn't good by any means but nonetheless made me feel a deep sense of awe & wonder. This made my next target, its galactic neighbour, a very easy choice!

This image consisted of 30 stacked 300 second exposures. Captured under Bortle 3 skies in Torrance Barrens.

Westerhout 5
Westerhout 5 is an emission nebula located in Cassiopeia. Several small open clusters are embedded in the nebula: Collinder 33 and 34 in the head and IC 1848 in the body. The small emission nebula IC 1871 is present just left of the top of the head, and Sh2 199 is just below the lower back area.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westerhout_5