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Astrophotography

I've recently renewed an interest in astronomy and am finding astrophotography to be an interesting challenge. These images are some of current works, oldest to newest. Hopefully you'll notice a progression in quality as time goes by.

Be sure to view the "Original" size image for best detail - look for the "Original" link below the image.
Comet 17P/Holmes Outburst, 10/24/07
Comet 17P/Holmes Outburst, 10/24/07		 Comet 17P/Holmes near Mirphak, 11/19/07
Comet 17P/Holmes near Mirphak, 11/19/07		 Aurora over Lee's Summit
Aurora over Lee's Summit		 Waning Crescent Moon passes near Mars
Waning Crescent Moon passes near Mars
Comet 8P/Tuttle near M33 Spiral Galaxy, 12/30/2007
Comet 8P/Tuttle near M33 Spiral Galaxy, 12/30/2007		 The Great Orion Nebula
The Great Orion Nebula		 Rosette Nebula NGC 2237
Rosette Nebula NGC 2237		 The Horsehead and Flame Nebulas
The Horsehead and Flame Nebulas
The Great Andromeda Galaxy
The Great Andromeda Galaxy		 The Lagoon Nebula M8 - Central Crop
The Lagoon Nebula M8 - Central Crop		 The Lagoon Nebula M8 - Full Frame
The Lagoon Nebula M8 - Full Frame		 The North American Nebula
The North American Nebula
M52, NCG7635 (The Bubble Nebula) and Friends
M52, NCG7635 (The Bubble Nebula) and Friends		 Horsehead & Flame Nebulas, QHY8 First Light
Horsehead & Flame Nebulas, QHY8 First Light		 Horsehead & Flame, Reprocessed
Horsehead & Flame, Reprocessed		 California Nebula
California Nebula
The Pleiades M45
The Pleiades M45		 The Orion Nebula, 1 Year Later
The Orion Nebula, 1 Year Later		 KWIQ Guider
:: KWIQ Guider :: 		California Nebula 2
California Nebula 2
The Pelican Nebula (IC 5070)
The Pelican Nebula (IC 5070)
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