Windy City Astrophotography

Hi, welcome to my channel!

My name is Nick and I am an amateur astrophotographer in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

With this channel I take you along with me on my astrophotography journey, mostly from light-polluted skies! You'll be amazed at what's possible, and I'll show you how you can capture images like this for yourself.

I image primarily with a Celestron RASA 8 telescope equipped with a ZWO External Automatic Focuser. I have an ASI1600MM Pro camera attached to the ASIAir Pro. The setup sits on an iOptron CEM40 mount, guided through an Orion 60mm guidescope with helical focuser and the ASI290mm mini guide camera.


The Perfect Gift Telescope? [Celestron Starsense Explorer LT 114]

The Perfect Gift Telescope? [Celestron Starsense Explorer LT 114]
Camera Rotation Assist in ASIAir Version 2.0 [New Feature!]

Camera Rotation Assist in ASIAir Version 2.0 [New Feature!]
Mosaic Planning in ASIAir Version 2.0 - Easy!

Mosaic Planning in ASIAir Version 2.0 - Easy!
SVBONY SV503 102ED Refractor - First Impressions

SVBONY SV503 102ED Refractor - First Impressions
I Saw PLUTO From the CITY

I Saw PLUTO From the CITY
This Astrophoto ALMOST Didn't Happen 😳[Seahorse Nebula]

This Astrophoto ALMOST Didn't Happen 😳[Seahorse Nebula]
Imaging Collaboration: Cone Nebula with Russell’s Astrophotography

Imaging Collaboration: Cone Nebula with Russell’s Astrophotography
Pixinsight Tutorial: Colorize H-alpha Mono Data

Pixinsight Tutorial: Colorize H-alpha Mono Data
Telescope Cleaning Tutorial - SCT and RASA

Telescope Cleaning Tutorial - SCT and RASA
Easy Polar Alignment - ASIAir Beginner Tutorial

Easy Polar Alignment - ASIAir Beginner Tutorial
KEEP the Satellites? - Pixinsight Tutorial

KEEP the Satellites? - Pixinsight Tutorial
My Astrophotography Setup Tutorial with ASIAir

My Astrophotography Setup Tutorial with ASIAir
ASIAir NEW FEATURE -- Sky Atlas Walkthrough

ASIAir NEW FEATURE -- Sky Atlas Walkthrough
How Astrophotographers Deal With Clouds - Easy Tips

How Astrophotographers Deal With Clouds - Easy Tips
ASIAir ALL-SKY POLAR ALIGN -- First Look and Initial Impressions

ASIAir ALL-SKY POLAR ALIGN -- First Look and Initial Impressions
Telescope DEW HEATER Strap System -- Works with ASIAir

Telescope DEW HEATER Strap System -- Works with ASIAir
Create a Dark Frame Library - Tutorial Using ASIAir

Create a Dark Frame Library - Tutorial Using ASIAir
Select Your Best Subframes - Beginner Tutorial

Select Your Best Subframes - Beginner Tutorial
ASIAir Flat Frames: RASA Edition

ASIAir Flat Frames: RASA Edition
Using ASIAir to FOCUS Your Guide Scope

Using ASIAir to FOCUS Your Guide Scope
I Printed My Astrophotography on Metal!

I Printed My Astrophotography on Metal!
Orion Nebula Through My Telescope

Orion Nebula Through My Telescope
Orion Nebula Astrophotography from City Skies

Orion Nebula Astrophotography from City Skies
SHO Processing in Pixinsight [Rosette Nebula]

SHO Processing in Pixinsight [Rosette Nebula]
The Moon Live Video on my Phone Through My 8

The Moon Live Video on my Phone Through My 8" Telescope
ANDROMEDA GALAXY Astrophotography - HaRGB using Pixinsight

ANDROMEDA GALAXY Astrophotography - HaRGB using Pixinsight
Astrophotography from the CITY

Astrophotography from the CITY
Easy DSLR Astrophotography Tutorial: Sirius Star Trails

Easy DSLR Astrophotography Tutorial: Sirius Star Trails
Astrophotography Imaging -- The California Nebula

Astrophotography Imaging -- The California Nebula
DARK SKY Astrophotography - Andromeda GALAXY and Witch Head NEBULA

DARK SKY Astrophotography - Andromeda GALAXY and Witch Head NEBULA