Astrophotography
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Capturing the Dumbbell Nebula: A Glimpse into the Future of Our Sun
One of the things I love most about astronomy is that looking through a telescope is also a way of looking through both space and time. Recently, I photographed the Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27, or M27) using my Celestron Origin… Continue reading
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Astrophotography Workshop at Chabot Space & Science Center: Unveiling Our Place in the Universe
On November 18, 2025, I attended the Astrophotography Workshop: Unveiling Our Place in the Universe at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. The event is now over, but it offered an inspiring introduction to amateur astronomy and… Continue reading
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First Light with My Celestron Origin Mark II: The Andromeda Galaxy
I’m beyond excited to share the very first image taken with my brand-new Celestron Origin Mark II telescope! ✨ Behold — the Andromeda Galaxy (M31), our nearest spiral galaxy neighbor, located about 2.5 million light-years away. It’s incredible to think… Continue reading
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