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In-depth project breakdowns, honest gear and tool reviews, practical guides, and occasional reflections on the craft of astrophotography — from capture through processing.

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The Great Orion Nebula: Measuring Progress in Imaging and Processing
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The Great Orion Nebula: Measuring Progress in Imaging and Processing

A three-stage journey through the Orion Nebula, tracing my growth in astrophotography from a smart telescope to a full mono LRGB + narrowband workflow, and the lessons learned processing a 45-hour HDR image with nearly 3,000 exposures.

Paul Fox-Reeks
Paul Fox-Reeks
January 20, 20266 min read

Latest Articles2 posts

PFR Sentinel: From Pier Anxiety to a Purpose‑Built Tool
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PFR Sentinel: From Pier Anxiety to a Purpose‑Built Tool

I built PFR Sentinel because I was tired of logging into a remote observatory just to see if my pier was okay. What started as a small script became a purpose-built tool shaped by community feedback and vibe coding.

Paul Fox-Reeks
Paul Fox-Reeks
Jan 2, 20268 min
Why PFRAstro Exists
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Why PFRAstro Exists

PFRAstro is where I document the process behind astrophotography — not just the finished images. From remote imaging and exposure planning to PixInsight scripts, SNR analysis, and in-flight projects, this site is a living notebook for how deep-sky images are actually made. Instagram and AstroBin show the results; this platform exists to share the thinking, experimentation, and systems behind them.

Paul Fox-Reeks
Paul Fox-Reeks
Dec 29, 20258 min