In this video, I photograph a spectacular nebula in Canis Major known as "Thor's Helmet".

I've been taking pictures of nebulae in the night sky for a while now. It's not easy, but the challenges are what make astrophotography so rewarding.

Sometimes, life gets in the way of this hobby. Spending a night in the backyard on a weekday isn't always practical, and I have to make sacrifices.

However, the rewards of this effort (I believe) far outweigh the pain.

Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359)

Camera: Starlight Xpress Trius 694 Mono
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 150
Filters: Astronomik 6nm Ha, 6nm OIII
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ8-R Pro
Guide Camera: Starlight Xpress Lodestar X2

2022
25 x 5-minutes Ha

2020
22 x 6-minutes Ha
13 x 6-minutes OIII