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The person behind the telescope

About Backyard Newtonian.

I’ve always been fascinated by space and the science behind it. Discovering astrophotography was the moment I knew I had to try capturing it for myself. Four years later, I’m still traveling in search of darker, clearer skies, trying to see as much of the universe as I can and share it with everyone. Each image takes hours of exposure, sometimes across multiple nights, followed by careful processing.

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Black Celestron telescope on a red mount in a grassy field, with an orange tent nearby
Setting up in the field

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