Wonders Of The Sky
Remember to look up at the stars
Embark on an unforgettable Journey Through the Cosmos!
My name is Claudio and I am thrilled to share my passion for capturing stunning images of the night sky with you. Get an exclusive look at my equipment and techniques, and immerse yourself in the world of astroimaging.
If you want to enjoy wonderful pictures of the night sky, learn more about my equipment, the software I am using to capture and process my images, and more about astroimaging, then you are in the right place!
Follow me on my website, Instagram and YouTube, fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an out of this world experience. But above all, always remember to look up at the stars!
Planetary Imaging
In this section you will find a selection of my planetary images, with description of the acquisition methods.
Deep Sky Objects
Here you will find images of deep sky objects, including open clusters, globular clusters, nebulae and galaxies.
Blog
My observations, from session planning to telescope setup, astroimaging software, calibration process, and more.
Gallery
I will add more astroimages on a regular basis. Stay tuned!
Latest Articles
Astrophotography 2025 Recap
Discover my top 2025 astrophotography hightlights in this 4-minute video: from Saturn to the Sun, star clusters and colourful nebulae, a bright comet and northern lights display.
A Halloween Treat: I Captured the Ghost of Cassiopeia
The Ghost of Cassiopeia (IC 63) is a faint nebula haunted by the glow of nearby Gamma Cassiopeiae.
About 4 hours of integration with my backyard setup. I tried to balance pulling out the nebula’s signal without blowing out that bright star at the bottom.
ET or Owl? I imaged the Owl Cluster in Cassiopeia
I imaged the Owl Cluster (NGC 457, Caldwell 13, the “ET Cluster”), a stunning open cluster in Cassiopeia, 7,900 light-years away. Challenge: Can you spot the Owl (or the friendly alien?)
I Imaged the Pleiades from My Backyard: More Automation, Better Results
Captured from my backyard in Richmond Hill (Bortle 7–8), this 3-hour image of the Pleiades (M45) shows how incremental automation can improve results.
I Captured the Perseus Double Cluster in Stunning Detail
Captured under crystal-clear skies, the Double Cluster in Perseus shines with hundreds of young and bright stars. Bonus: I generated a textbook HR diagram with a new PixInsight script.