Astrophotography: A Window Into Exploration

Astrophotography is more than just capturing the night sky—it’s a way to engage with space in a direct, tangible way. While planetary science and space exploration rely on advanced remote sensing and AI, observation remains the foundation of discovery. My astrophotography work is an extension of that curiosity—bringing space closer to Earth, inspiring deeper connections with the cosmos, and refining my skills in imaging and data processing.

1. Time-Lapse & Landscape Astrophotography – Documenting celestial events, planetary alignments, and atmospheric phenomena to reveal dynamic processes over time.
2. Deep-Sky Imaging – Capturing nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters with precision telescope optics and long-exposure techniques.
3. Lunar & Planetary Photography – Exploring surface details, light dynamics, and atmospheric interactions on the Moon and other planets.

Bridging Art & Exploration – Visual storytelling has always played a role in space discovery. By capturing the cosmos, I hope to inspire curiosity and make space more tangible to others.

Refining Imaging & Data Processing Skills – Astrophotography sharpens techniques in image calibration, stacking, and post-processing—skills that align with remote sensing and planetary imaging.

Pathway to Future Scientific Work – While my astrophotography is currently artistic, I am exploring ways to integrate advanced imaging techniques, multi-wavelength analysis, and AI-driven processing to extract deeper insights from planetary and astrophysical data.

While my astrophotography work currently focuses on artistic and technical mastery, I am actively exploring ways to integrate it into scientific and exploratory applications. My future goals include:

• Advanced Multi-Wavelength Imaging – Expanding into infrared and narrowband astrophotography to capture deeper structural details of nebulae, planetary atmospheres, and exoplanet-hosting stars.
• AI-Assisted Image Processing – Developing machine-learning workflows to automate feature detection, noise reduction, and anomaly identification in astronomical datasets.
• Lunar & Planetary Mapping Contributions – Refining high-resolution imaging techniques to contribute to lunar topography studies, crater evolution research, or surface composition analysis.
• Collaboration with Observatories & Research Initiatives – Partnering with professional and citizen science projects to apply astrophotography techniques for research-grade planetary, exoplanetary, and deep-space imaging.
• Remote Observatories & Data Pipelines – Establishing an automated remote observatory to capture continuous deep-sky data for time-domain astronomy, variable star tracking, or transient event detection.

High-fidelity imaging will be critical for planetary reconnaissance, resource mapping, and exoplanet characterization. My goal is to align my astrophotography work with frontier research initiatives, ensuring that it serves not only as an artistic endeavor but also as a technically relevant asset to the scientific and space exploration communities.

I use advanced imaging systems, including high-resolution telescopes, cooled astrophotography cameras, and precision tracking mounts in addition to traditional camera & lens setups. My workflow integrates HDR techniques, stacking, and tracking to maximize detail and clarity.

Telescope – Astro Physics 130 GTX

Lenses – Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM, 24mm f/1.4 GM, 50mm f/1.2 GM, 135mm f/1.8 GM

Cameras – Sony a7 IV, Sony a7 III, ASI 2600MM Pro, ASI174MM