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Trevor Jones

@astrobackyard.bsky.social
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex is one of the most colorful regions in the night sky, and one of my favorite summer targets to photograph! (3 Hours total exposure)
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
My latest picture from the backyard is the ancient light from the Sunflower Galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. I used my 6-inch refractor telescope without a filter. I collected exactly 5 hours of this object in natural light to reveal the structure.
The Sunflower Galaxy
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The DWARF mini is an incredible smart telescope for the money. The app is smooth and intuitive, and the images it takes are seriously impressive considering its size: astrobackyard.com/dwarf-mini/
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DWARF mini Smart Telescope Review
Discover what the DWARF mini smart telescope can really do: pocket-sized deep-sky imaging, EQ tracking, built-in filters, and beginner-friendly app control.
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Here is my latest picture of 'The Medusa Nebula', a large planetary nebula in the constellation Gemini. 🔭 #astrophotography
The Medusa Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Galaxy Season is underway! These are my top astrophotography targets for March-May, with example photos and tips for each one! astrobackyard.com/8-deep-sky-t...
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The 8 Best Galaxy Season Targets for Astrophotography
These are the best 8 deep-sky objects for galaxy season, worthy of your telescopic attention. Photos, location, descriptions, and best practices for astrophotography.
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
See those 4 tiny stars right in the middle? That's the 'Trapezium Cluster' at the heart of the Orion Nebula. I used several short exposures (5-seconds) to preserve Orion’s luminous core. I thought it would be cool to capture a shot like this as a nice 'send off' to Orion for another year. 👋
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
The 'Shrimp Nebula' 🍤 Here is a neat little planetary nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia that you can try this year. This object is catalogued as Sharpless 188 (Sh2-188), and is relatively small compared to other nebulae in Cassiopeia! (13 Hours Total Exposure) #astrophotography
The Shrimp Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Here is my latest picture from the backyard using a portable deep-sky telescope setup: The Tadpoles of IC 410! This is a great winter astrophotography target you can capture this month, as Auriga is still nice and high in the sky. 100 x 4-minutes (6.5 Hours Total) #astrophotography
The Tadpoles of IC 410
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
My latest photo from the backyard is the dynamic Cocoon Nebula in the constellation Cygnus. This was taken back in the fall, when the skies were clear - but I finally processed the data today! #astrophotography
The Cocoon Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The Witch Head Nebula! 🌌 This is my latest photo of the haunting Witch Head Nebula, captured through a small telescope under dark skies. It's a reflection nebula that glows primarily by reflecting the light of the nearby bright star Rigel in Orion (you can't miss it!) #astrophotography
The Witch Head Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
The Seagull Nebula 🌌 Here is a spectacular astrophotography target to try with your wide-field refractor this winter. I took this one using a super portable (quickly set up and run back inside) on a freezing cold night in February. #astrophotography
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
The Rosette Nebula 🌌 Here's an astrophotography target that delivers the 'Wow Factor' every time - the dynamic 'Rosette Nebula' in the constellation Monoceros. Unlike some of the dimmer nebulae, this one is bright enough to capture with almost ANY camera 😊 #astrophotography
The Rosette Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
2 months of deep-sky imaging with the DWARF mini smart telescope! To capture images of this quality with a telescope/camera of this size is truly remarkable youtu.be/MmlSS48Ywpg?... #astrophotography
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DWARF Mini Smart Telescope Review: Real Results!
YouTube video by AstroBackyard
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
The Boogeyman Nebula 🌌 Here's a fun astrophotography target to try with your telescope this season - but be warned, this one takes TIME! LDN 1622 is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion that resembles 'a dark figure with a head and arms' (I kinda see it!) This is 10 hours! #astrophotography
The Boogeyman Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
The Orion Nebula 😳 I took this picture using my biggest refractor telescope, revealing the intricate details within the 'stellar nursery' known as M42. For everything you need to know about Orion and why it's so special, check out my latest guide: astrobackyard.com/orions-belt/
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
The Triangulum Galaxy 🌌 I took over 500 images of M33 using the Seestar S50 under dark skies to create this image. After reviewing many smart telescopes, I still consider the S50 the standard that new models are measured against. See my full review: astrobackyard.com/seestar-s50-...
Triangulum Galaxy
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
My Must-Have Astronomy Apps 🧐 I have about 15 stargazing apps on my phone (seriously), but I only use about 3 of them daily. I bet you'll find a good one you don't have yet: astrobackyard.com/astronomy-ap... #astronomy
astronomy and stargazing apps
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Do You Use Dual-Narrowband Filters? 🤔 If you use a color camera in the city like I do, you know how valuable the right filter is for your astrophotography. Everything You Need to Know: astrobackyard.com/dual-narrowb... #astrophotography
broadband vs. dual-narrowband
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
The Horsehead and Flame Nebulas 🔥 I tracked this dramatic area in 'Orion's Belt' for nearly 8 hours to capture the light for this photo. For a deep-dive on the telescopes I use for photos like this (including this one), check out my updated guide: astrobackyard.com/best-astroph...
The Horsehead and Flame Nebulas
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Have you captured the Andromeda Galaxy yet? 🤔 Here is a complete breakdown of how I took my best-ever photo of this spiral galaxy, including the location, gear used, and my image-processing steps. astrobackyard.com/best-androme...
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My Best Photo of the Andromeda Galaxy Yet
This guide breaks down the gear, planning, and shooting strategies you can use to capture your own incredible image of M31.
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
The Andromeda Galaxy 💫 Last week, I captured the awe-inspiring galaxy M31 with my travel telescope under dark skies. At 2.5 million light-years away, Andromeda is the most distant object visible without a telescope. This is 7.5 hours of total exposure!
The Andromeda Galaxy
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
I drove 2 hours to capture Comet Lemmon under dark skies! It was worth it! #comet #cometlemmon
Comet Lemmon
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
astrobackyard.com/telescope-au... Who knew that the easiest upgrade to my telescope would make the biggest difference? I see the light now! 😆 Installation notes, key automation improvements, and what a v-curve is actually showing:
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This Telescope Autofocuser Took My Astrophotography to the Next Level
Learn how a telescope autofocuser automatically finds perfect focus so you can capture sharper, deeper, and more consistent deep-sky images.
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
The Wizard Nebula 📸 My latest picture from the backyard is the dynamic Wizard Nebula in Cepheus. This is definitely one of my favorite images to date! This project includes 18 hours of total exposure time using a reflector telescope with a large 8-inch aperture. #astrophotography
The Wizard Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
The Andromeda Galaxy 📸 This is how the Andromeda Galaxy looked 2.5 million years ago... I wonder what it looks like now? I took this image from our campsite in the Summer of 2022. My telescope tracked the galaxy for 2 nights straight, and I combined all of the images into this:
The Andromeda Galaxy
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
This is one of the easiest nebulae to see and photograph in the night sky. It can easily be seen with a modest telescope or even binoculars. My latest picture of the Dumbbell Nebula was taken using a Newtonian reflector telescope that pairs well with the cameras I use for astrophotography.
Dumbbell Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
My latest video reviews the Apertura CarbonStar 200 Newtonian Reflector - an astrophotography-first telescope that delivers the goods! Watch: youtu.be/2VhBkrHeRVA
Telescope Review by AstroBackyard
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
My latest picture of the California Nebula was taken using an ultra-portable camera and telescope setup. This emission nebula is rising higher and higher each night, in the constellation Perseus. Camera: bit.ly/4cqRi61 Telescope: bit.ly/4dIky9s Mount: bit.ly/4csp0bn Total Exposure: 9 Hours
Calfornia Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
The Veil Nebula Complex! 📸 This dynamic area of the night sky features an incredible collection of supernova remnants, including both portions of the Veil Nebula. August is the perfect month to start capturing the Veil Nebula, and it's an obtainable target, even from the city.
The Veil Nebula
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Nico Carver @nebulaphotos.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
The Ring Nebula, now with Argon! Very excited about this one which incorporates data taken with a new [Ar III] filter available for the QHY miniCAM8M system. More details are available on my astrobin: app.astrobin.com/i/jk9lev #astrophotography #nebula
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The Ring Nebula, Now with Argon! - AstroBin
This is my first experiment with the new [Ar III] (doubly ionized Argon) filter for the QHY miniCam8M. After this successful first attempt, I'm excited to try it on other nebulae. This was captured fr...
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
You'll find this gorgeous nebula glowing in the summer constellation Sagittarius; it's one of the brightest in the night sky. This is 2 hours total exposure under dark skies!
The Trifid Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
'The Wall' 📸 My latest image from the backyard is the magnificent 'Cygnus Wall', the brightest portion of the North America Nebula in Cygnus. This nebulous region is very bright, making it the perfect astrophotography target for telescopes (and camera lenses) of all sizes.
The Cygnus Wall
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
I captured the 'Lobster Claw Nebula' with my telescope in the backyard! This image includes exactly 8 hours of total exposure time.
Lobster Claw Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Eagle Nebula 🦅 This is one of the most exciting astrophotography targets to photograph in the night sky. The Eagle Nebula resides near the core of our Milky Way, in the constellation Serpens. #astrophotography
M16: The Eagle Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
The Southern Hemisphere Milky Way 📸
The core of the Milky Way Galaxy
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
The Blue Horsehead Nebula in Scorpius 📸 My latest astrophotography image using a camera and telescope (3 hours total exposure)
Blue Horsehead Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The Elephant's Trunk Nebula! My latest project from the backyard 😊
Elephant's Trunk Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Are you ready for Star Tracker season? 🤓 A handy reference for those headed to dark skies this summer! astrobackyard.com/star-tracker...
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How a Star Tracker Can Transform Your Astrophotography | For Beginners
Learn the basics of setting up a star tracker for astrophotography, from polar alignment to camera settings, in this beginner-friendly guide
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Here's a deep-space target in Cygnus that can easily get overlooked. This is Sharpless 119, an emission nebula that lies very close to the North America Nebula. I captured this image last week between the cloudy (and now, smoky) skies with my color camera and dual-narrowband filter.
The Clamshell Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
The Pacman Nebula 📸
The Pacman Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Will this be the Summer you capture Andromeda? 🤔 Talk about the ultimate astrophotography target. A massive, frame-filling spiral galaxy that forces you to rethink your existence.
The Andromeda Galaxy
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
The Lagoon Nebula 🔭
The Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The Blue Horsehead is an exciting astrophotography target, and you can start viewing/capturing it right now! It lies near the top of the Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex. 🎯 #astronomy #astrophotography
Blue Horsehead Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Nebulae in The Northern Cross 🌌 I took this picture using a camera and telescope to show the intense nebulae surrounding the bright star 'Sadr' at the center of the constellation Cygnus. #astrophotography
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
The Lion Nebula 📸 Here is a great astrophotography project to take on with a small refractor telescope this summer. I took this with the GT81 (bit.ly/3R7gacc) from the backyard in 2023. #astrophotography #nebula
The Lion Nebula
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The 'Eagle Nebula' captured through my telescope 🔭
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Planning a dark sky astrophotography trip? 🤔Read this first! astrobackyard.com/best-spots-f... #astrophotography
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How to Choose the Best Location for Astrophotography | A Guide
Here is everything you need to know to choose the perfect spot for your next astrophotography adventure, including maps, gear choices, & more.
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
The Crescent Nebula in Cygnus 📸
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
For anyone interested in photographing our home galaxy: astrobackyard.com/how-to-photo...
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Photograph the Milky Way This Summer | Camera Settings and Tips
Easy to follow camera settings, recommended lenses and processing tips to take your best photo of the Milky Way yet.
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Trevor Jones @astrobackyard.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Here's a photo I took of the galactic core of our Milky Way Galaxy. 'Milky Way Season', as astrophotographers call it, is just around the corner!
The Milky Way Core
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