I’ve had a lifelong interest in space and astronomy, but the historic close approach of Mars in 2003 rekindled that fascination and led me back into astronomy as an adult. I began with visual observing but quickly transitioned to astrophotography, drawn by the ability to capture and reveal structures and colors in deep-sky objects that are invisible to the eye. Over the years my interest deepened, along with the evolution of my equipment and imaging techniques.

Today, as a retired IT consultant, I operate a remote observatory with permanently mounted instruments at a dark-sky site in the desert. This setup allows for consistent data acquisition under stable conditions. Each image presented here is the result of careful target selection, many hours of integrated exposure time, and detailed calibration and processing. My work focuses primarily on emission nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters—objects that highlight the immense scale and complexity of our universe.

A remote observing site in the eastern San Diego mountains featuring dark skies and excellent seeing, ideal for deep-sky imaging.

Primary travel imaging location: the Anza-Borrego Desert.

Over 20 years of astrophotography experience, with thousands of hours of integration time across hundreds of targets.

Telescopes

Cameras

Mount & Accessories