The Whirlpool Galaxy (M51), an interacting spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici.

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Capturing the stars under imperfect skies.

I photograph the night sky from my backyard in the Netherlands whenever the weather opens a window. Join me as I share my journey of learning, experimenting, and improving in the art of astrophotography.

Featured observation: M51 - Whirlpool Galaxy

Date 14–16 May 2026
Integration 2h 53m

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This site is a record of learning in public: clear nights, clouded-out plans, experiments with gear and processing, and the slow improvement that comes from returning to the sky again and again.

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