The O.A.S. Astrophotography Gallery

Messier compiled his catalogue of objects to help him in his search for comets. The Messier Objects are favourite targets for deep-sky imaging, as they're mostly relatively bright and not too hard to find. (Link-word "Messier")

138 files, last one added on Feb 07, 2010, 41 linked files, 179 files total

Large groups of stars can take many forms, and make fascinating subjects for deep-sky imaging. (Link-word "Galaxy")

32 files, last one added on Jan 15, 2010, 49 linked files, 81 files total

Recent developments in computer imaging and electronic image capture devices have made a huge difference to the detail and faintness of the Deep Sky objects amateurs can image. (Link-word "Nebula")

90 files, last one added on Jan 27, 2010, 61 linked files, 151 files total

Many modern imaging techniques restrict the target to a very narrow field of view, but modern digital SLRs are now capable of capturing breathtaking wide-angle views like those captured on slide film in the past. (Link-word "Star")

27 files, last one added on Dec 13, 2009, 18 linked files, 45 files total