Astrophotography

Bruce Dumes

Recent Captures

A curated selection from my front yard observatory. Click any target for a larger view and details.

Total images: 30 View All Astrophotos
Pacman Nebula (NGC 281)

Pacman Nebula (NGC 281)

2025-11-05
Vaonis Vespera 2, dual-band filter
California Nebula (NGC 1799)

California Nebula (NGC 1799)

2025-11-04
Vaonis Vespera 2, dual-band filter
The Pleiades (M 45)

The Pleiades (M 45)

2025-10-03
Vaonis Vespera 2, no filter
Soul Nebula (IC 1848)

Soul Nebula (IC 1848)

2025-09-28
Vaonis Vespera 2, dual-band filter
Spiral galaxy (IC 342)

Spiral galaxy (IC 342)

2025-09-13
Vaonis Vespera 2, no filter
Cassiopeia's Ghost (IC 59)

Cassiopeia's Ghost (IC 59)

2025-09-09
Vaonis Vespera 2, dual-band filter

Astrophotography Planning

Tools I use.

Clear Outside

Clear Outside

Great site for weather predictions for astrophotography. The default is for Bloomington, Indiana, but you can set it for your location.

 Telescopius

Telescopius

Fantastic planning resource; I’m a regular contributor.

 My Target Planner

My Target Planner

This planner allows you to not only find targets, but plan for your particular visibility.