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Aurora Australis Startrail
"Neon Lights"
Aurora and Startrail from Starview Farm last night with my 8" Takahashi running in the @astroworxengineering Roll Off Roof Observatory. Imaged with my Samsung S22 Ultra, 15 Second images at ISO3200. 900 Images stacked in Startrail App and processed in Lightroom App.
Aurora Australis
NEON GHOSTS
Aurora Startrail from Starview Farm in Carapooe West last night. Samsung S22, 15 second images @ ISO3200 using Deep Sky Camera App. Stacked in Startrail app and edited in Lightroom App.
#aurora #auroraaustralis #startrail #timelapse #Samsung #nightscape
Aurora Australis
Aurora Australis, at this time of year at this time of day, in this part of the country localized entirely within your dead tree.... Yes... May I see it? No...
12.11.2025 13:10 — 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Updates to the system
Updates be updating
11.11.2025 05:02 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Blown Away 💨 | 10 Observatories in 10 Weeks – Week 8
Week 8 came in swinging, the wind tried to take everything with it. Somehow, we still got the last 2 roofs on & wrapped up the fiddly bits. Chaos, comedy, & construction, all in one windy finale.
youtu.be/6X79wfBbBPE
The dome
The art hut
The view
Not a bad place to be working today. A little dome Maintenance on an Observatory down in Blairgowrie in Victoria on the Mornington Peninsula
06.11.2025 02:52 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Observatory Overdrive 🚀 | Week 7
Two more roll-off roof observatories, drills, ladders, late nights, and two perfect moonless skies — then a roaring windstorm. The field is finally taking shape: stars above, chaos below.
youtu.be/LNfNkfaJajI
The Great T-Nut Shortage 🪛 | Week 6
Week 6 at Starview Farm, 4 new base frames, 4 new roofs, and one massive problem: we ran out of T-Nuts.
Three clear, moonless nights, plenty of cladding, and a lot of creative problem-solving later, we somehow kept the chaos under control.
youtu.be/keu0qaDJDic
NGC 1365 & Friends
14th October 2025
Carapooee West - Starview Farm (Vic)
Skywatcher EQ6
Takahashi 8" F2.8 Epsilon
Zwo 294 McPro
110 x 180 seconds
20 Darks, 20 Flats
Stacked in Pixinsight, Processed in Pixinsight, Graxpert & Photoshop
flic.kr/p/2rBK3YN
Orion Nebula
14/15th October 2025
Carapooee West - Starview Farm (Vic)
Skywatcher EQ6
Takahashi 8" F2.8 Epsilon
Zwo 294 McPro
110 x 180 seconds
20 Darks, 30 Flats
Stacked in Pixinsight, Processed in Pixinsight, Graxpert & Photoshop
flic.kr/p/2rBJVo2
It's been a busy month..... In a good way
26.10.2025 12:07 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Speed Build Mode | Week 5
Between working on other observatories, we set a challenge, build one complete roll-off roof observatory in a single day. Sunrise to sunset, full chaos, zero break & somehow, it worked.
youtu.be/tHjkR9Mzesk
The Solo Week 🏕️ | Week 4
No crew, just me, a rooftop tent on the trailer and another roll-off roof observatory to build. The pub kept me fed, the headlamp kept me going — and one perfect night of clear skies made it worth it.
youtu.be/JKM64JybIsQ
Single 15 second shot at iso3200 from my #Samsung S22 last night up at Starview Farm
15.10.2025 07:47 — 👍 11 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0I'm an old hand at mobile phone imaging of the night sky. One of my favorite things to do
15.10.2025 07:35 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Selfie under the milkyway
Took this selfie under the milkyway last night. Was taken with my #Google #Pixel 6Pro in night mode. I had to stand still for 4 minutes for it 🤣
15.10.2025 07:32 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Selfie with John up at StarView Farm
Kicking back up at StarView Farm again this week continuing work on the roll off roof Observatory project. Skies are stunning as usual.
15.10.2025 07:31 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Rain Delay? Nope 🌧️ | Week 3
Sideways rain, hail & gale-force winds tried to wipe out the 10 Observatories in 10 Weeks challenge, so I built 3, 4 and 5 anyway. Roll-off roofs fighting for survival, hail drumming on steel, mud stealing boots & no chance of better weather.
youtu.be/nrT-PrB22CI
Hey everyone, today’s World Mental Health Day 💚
This cause means a lot to me. For today only, donations to my One Foot Forward fundraiser are doubled thanks to Safety Mate (up to $150K).
Your support really helps.
www.onefootforward.org.au/fundraisers/...
UPDATED!!
I went to IAC 2025 and accidentally had the wildest week of my life. Vegemite rockets, disco elevators, space robots, street parties, astro art and interviewing genius humans. I was NOT prepared. 🚀🛰️ #IAC2025 #Space
youtu.be/mxIYTAsMOP0
❄️ Ice Breaker | 10 Observatories in 10 Weeks – Week 2
Week 2 brought a surprise — the kind of cold that slows every bolt and tests your patience. But commitment means building through it. Chaos in Week 1? Week 2 was pure character building.
youtu.be/rrAgTYRb58Q
❄️ Ice Breaker | 10 Observatories in 10 Weeks – Week 2
Week 2 brought a surprise — the kind of cold that slows every bolt and tests your patience. But commitment means building through it. Chaos in Week 1? Week 2 was pure character building.
youtu.be/rrAgTYRb58Q
Selfie with a rocket
The Space To Be
Did someone say ESA!!!
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!
Welp... What a week it's been! IAC2025 has been nothing short of amazing. Just absolutely mad, adventurous and crazy in every way. 1 day left the public day... Sooo that's gonna be fun but we shall persist.
02.10.2025 09:58 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Me with our AstroworX 12" RC Telescope
This week I'm kicking back at the International Astronautical Conference in Sydney. AstroworX has a 12" RC Telescope on the Defense Australia stand.
29.09.2025 12:17 — 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Selfie at the Sea Lake Q & A Panel Dinner
Selfie at Lake Tyrell with Jackie & Jack
Sunset on a log - Lake Tyrell
Selfie at the Q&A Panel Dinner
Had an incredible time hosting Sea Lake Astro Fest! Talks, laughs, late-night chats & astro imaging at the motel. Loved sharing the skies at Lake Tyrell with the Seestar. Trivia was tough, Q&A deep, and the company even better. Next year’s the 5th anniversary—can’t wait!
29.09.2025 00:42 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Chaos Begins! 🚀 I’m building 10 observatories in 10 weeks and Week 1 nearly broke me. Long nights, big builds, and a wild start to this challenge.
Watch the chaos unfold
👉 youtu.be/C8U92wGxSRY
#Astronomy #10in10 #Observatory
Fundraising donation by an anonymous person for $245
A huge thank you to the generous supporter whose $240 donation just pushed me over the $1,000 mark. Your kindness and words really mean a lot.
To that anonymous donor in particular, I’d love the chance to thank you properly. If you’re comfortable reaching out privately, I’d really appreciate it.
Lagoon Nebula
11th August 2025 (Full Moon)
Starview Farm - Carapooee West (Vic)
Skywatcher EQ6
Takahashi 8" F2.8 Epsilon
Zwo 294 McPro
44 x 180 seconds
20 Darks, 20 Flats
Stacked in Pixinsight, Processed in Pixinsight, Graxpert & Photoshop
Flickr: flic.kr/p/2rv6Kzv
Corona Australis Molecular Cloud
11/19th Aug & 16/17/18th Sep 2025
Carapooee West - Starview Farm (Vic)
Skywatcher EQ6
Takahashi 8" F2.8 Epsilon
Zwo 294 McPro
366 x 180 seconds
20 Darks, 20 Flats
Stacked in Pixinsight, Processed in Pixinsight, Graxpert & Photoshop
Flickr: flic.kr/p/2ruSQTW
I live with depression & anxiety every day. This Oct I’m walking 200km for @blackdoginst’s One Foot Forward, a cause close to my heart. Please support or share 💙
YouTube: youtu.be/pByZwiX3Uio
If you’re struggling: Lifeline 13 11 14 | blackdoginstitute.org.au
Fundraiser Page - tinyurl.com/3df8we24
