Our Neighborhood
The Solar System
Planets, moons, comets, and the Sun — captured from multiple continents over 15 years of observing.
Best of the Solar System
Side-by-side comparisons of every object photographed with each telescope and camera combination — a journey through 15 years of equipment evolution. Click any image for full-resolution inspection.
CPC 800 + Skyris 236M
2032 mm @ f/10
The most advanced setup — monochrome high-speed camera with RGB filters on the 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain.
CPC 800 + DMK 21AU04
4064 mm @ f/20
Dedicated monochrome astro-camera with 2× Barlow on the CPC 800.
CPC 800 + NexImage
4064 mm @ f/20
First planetary camera upgrade on the 8" scope — the beginning of serious imaging.
NexStar 4 SE + NexImage
2650 mm @ f/26
Where it all started — the humble 4" Maksutov that sparked years of imaging.
