The nights in this time of year are short here at 51 degrees north. Also, cause it’s not getting fully dark, the usage of narrowband filters is a must. Nebulas like the Crescent are bright in halpha and OIII, making them a perfect season object. Imaging sessions are short because of the temperature changes, affecting more »

Just in time the clouds started to fade into the distance for the lunar eclips, the 15th of June 2011. I found a nice backdrop (foreground actually) for my photo of the rising moon. Unfortunately the clouds on the far horizon did not go away so I had to make another composition for the images more »