This Aussie Town Might Be a Portal to Space (Hear Me Out)

I was meant to be installing an observatory dome at Perth Observatory… but somewhere along the way, I stumbled into Southern Cross, Western Australia — a tiny outback town where every street is named after a star.

Like, actual stars. You’ve got Sirius Street, Betelgeuse Boulevard, Vega Terrace… I thought I was in a galaxy brain fever dream. 😅

Come with me as I explore this unexpectedly cosmic place, get weirdly emotional about signage, and wonder how no one told me this place existed sooner.

If you’re into astronomy, quirky travel discoveries, or just want to hear me lose my mind over road names, this one’s for you.
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NEW #Astrophoto: Messier 53

Captured M53 in Coma Berenices—58,000 light-years away. A dense globular cluster, imaged from home.

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/messier-53-apr25/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

NEW #Astrophoto: Pinwheel Galaxy

Check out my latest image of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), captured from home under a beautifully clear sky.

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/pinwheel-galaxy-apr25/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

NEW #Astrophoto: Messier 71

Captured M71 in Sagitta—about 13,000 ly away—a loose, orange‑rich globular cluster that truly pops in color during our 2–4 AM session!

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/messier-71-may25/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

The Sadr Region (also known as IC 1318 or the Gamma Cygni Nebula) . Last exposure taken on 19th of May, I'm almost sure that was the last time I saw a clear night over my house

#astronomy #astrophoto #Astrophotography

NEW #Astrophoto Version: Double Cluster Caldwell 14
 
The first photo with a full-frame sensor on my VIXEN VC200L. The Double Cluster Caldwell 14. Now freshly processed.
 
Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/astrophoto-caldwell-14-01-24/
 
▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '24
 
#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

Sh2-157 Lobster Claw from the 2024 Fall Bootleg Astronomy Star Party. More details in Telescopius or Astrobin. Thanks for looking, Clear Skies!

TSOptics 60
SW EQ6R Pro
ZWO 533MC Pro
Optolong L-Ult
75x300s

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NEW #Astrophoto: Messier 51 Whirlpool Galaxy
 
At the height of this year’s galaxy season, I finally captured my first image of the stunning Whirlpool #Galaxy (Messier 51).
 
Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/whirlpool-galaxy-0425/
 
▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25
 
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NEW #Astrophoto: Messier 81 Widefield

#Galaxy Messier 81 and surroundings in widefield!
Luminance captured at Hohen List, RGB taken earlier in Koblenz.
6h20m total exposure – a great showcase of what this scope-camera combo can do.

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/messier-81-widefield-march-25/

▼ Baader Apo 95 Travel Companion | SkyEye62AM '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

NEW #Astrophoto: Messier 3

Messier 3: 34,000 light-years away in Canes Venatici.
Captured this globular cluster after midnight on May 16, 2025, during my May Messier tour.

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/messier-3-may25/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

NEW #Astrophoto: Messier 56

Caught Messier 56 (~33,000 ly away in Lyra) on night 1 of my globular cluster run. Short exposure, decent guiding—solid result!

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/messier-56-may25/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

NEW #Astrophoto: Messier 53

Captured M53 in Coma Berenices—58,000 light-years away. A dense globular cluster, imaged from home.

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/messier-53-apr25/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

Last night’s #moon #astrophoto

NEW #Astrophoto: Pinwheel Galaxy

Check out my latest image of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), captured from home under a beautifully clear sky.

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/pinwheel-galaxy-apr25/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '25

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature

NEW #Astrophoto Version: Double Cluster Caldwell 14

The first photo with a full-frame sensor on my VIXEN VC200L. The Double Cluster Caldwell 14. Now freshly processed.

Full story: https://astrocamp.eu/en/astrophoto-caldwell-14-01-24/

▼ Vixen VC200L | Canon EOS R(a) '24

#astrophotography #nightsky #space #astronomy #telescope #clearsky #photography #nature