Astrophotography

Danny's astrophotography work is showcased here.  These images are shot with multiple exposures, and even, in the case of the Andromeda galaxy, shot over a number of evenings.  A special tracking mount is used to counteract the earth's rotation and avoid trailing stars.

M45 - Pleiades 

An open star cluster easily seen in the sky without a telescope

Flame & Horsehead Nebulae

Nebulae found in the great orion complex, the Horsehead gets its name from he shape of dark dusts clouds against the red

M42 Orion Nebula

A close star forming region of space, found in the sword of Orion constellation

M31 Andromeda Galaxy 

A neighbouring galaxy 2.4 million light years from Earth

M42 Orion - Alternative Image

The Moon

A shot of the moon partly in shadow