RemoteAstrophotography.com Your Gateway to the Cosmos!

Have you ever gazed up at the night sky and wished you could capture its breathtaking beauty? Dreamed of exploring distant galaxies and nebulae from the comfort of your own home? Now you can, even without expensive equipment or travel, thanks to amazing remote telescope services like Slooh.com, iTelescope.net, Telescope Live, the MicroObservatory, and even the incredible James Webb Space Telescope!

Hi, I’m Erik Westermann, an amateur astronomer and passionate astrophotographer. I created this site to share my knowledge and help you discover the wonders of remote astrophotography using these powerful online platforms. I’ll guide you through selecting the right service for your needs, planning your observations, and processing your raw images into breathtaking works of art.

No prior experience? No problem! My step-by-step tutorials and comprehensive guides will walk you through everything you need to know, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced astrophotographer looking to explore new horizons.

Ready to start your cosmic journey? Explore my blog, download my free book: Remote Astrophotography Using Slooh.com, and unlock the secrets of the universe with me. Let’s capture the cosmos together, one click at a time!

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Asteroid 1998 OR2
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Asteroid 1998 OR2

This is asteroid 1998 OR2 during its closest approach to Earth, taken April 28, 2020: Asteroid 1998 OR2 was about...
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Carina Nebula
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Carina Nebula

This colorful image is the Carina Nebula, or NGC 3372, or the Eta Carina Nebula. This nebula is home to...
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Barnard 92
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Barnard 92

This is Barnard 92, the dark region in the center of the image. Rather than an absence of light, the...
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NGC 2818
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NGC 2818

NGC 2818 is a planetary nebula in the Pyxis constellation. The nebula is made up of glowing gasses from the...
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NGC 3532
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NGC 3532

NGC 3532 is an open cluster of stars in the Carina constellation and it is about 1,300 light years from...
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Westserlund 1

This is Westserlund 1, also known as the Ara Cluster – this is the wide field view: The colors in...
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NGC 6729 in Corona Australis
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NGC 6729 in Corona Australis

This is NGC 6729 and friends located in the constellation Corona Australis, a very relevant name in these times. Corona...
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Hickson Compact Group 40
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Hickson Compact Group 40

This is Hickson Compact Group 40, or HCG 40: A Hickson Compact Group is a grouping of galaxies that are...
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NGC 1850 and Friends
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NGC 1850 and Friends

This is NGC 1850 and friends. NGC 1850 is at the center of the image, NGC 1855 is to the...
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AstroImageJ Blog GIMP Image Processing Slooh

Creating an Animated GIF in AstroImajeJ and GIMP

Images of asteroids and comets are interesting but are even more so when you can see the object moving against...
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Blog Slooh

How To Determine Conditions at Slooh Telescopes

How do I know when the telescope is open or online? What’s the weather like? Those are probably the most...
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Blog GIMP

Using GIMP To Combine Three Mono Images Into One RGB

I frequently get asked about how to combine three mono images into one RGB using GIMP. This article addresses how...
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Slooh.com 5 Minute Exposure Results

Someone asked a question about what a 5-minute exposure looks like from Slooh.com – specifically what kind of results can...
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Slooh.com Exposure Times

Someone asked a question about the exposure times on the Slooh.com telescopes, so this post answers that question and provides...
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Blog Image Processing PixInsight

An Overview of PixInsight’s Screen Transfer Function (STF)

The Screen Transfer Function process in PixInsight stretches an image so you can see it on your screen. It’s also...
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Image Processing M51 Using MaxIM-DL and PixInsight

I have been processing images for years now, and have explored various tools for image processing including JS9 & JS9-4L,...
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Improving The Contrast Of A Bright Core of A Galaxy Using Photoshop

Galaxies are tough to image because they often have a lot of tonal variation. There are faint outer edges as...
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Creating An RGB Astro Image Using GIMP
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Creating An RGB Astro Image Using GIMP

I’ve written extensively about creating RGB astro images using FITS Liberator, SAOImage DS9, and JS9 and JS9-4L. Now, you can...
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Performing A Nonlinear Stretch in GIMP On Astro Images

I often use MaxIM DL to process my astro photos and perform nonlinear stretches using DDP, Curves and other procedures....
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Removing Panda Eye Effect From Around Stars

The Panda Eye effect occurs in your astro images when you use over-aggressive sharpening on astronomical images. The Panda Eye...
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