Deep space
from city skies
Galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters photographed by Lee Pullen from a back garden in Bristol, UK. Explore the Universe and learn to photograph it yourself, even under light-polluted city skies.
Beginner Guides
Start photographing the night sky, even from a city.
Explore the Targets
Find your next target, or just enjoy the view.
Equipment Reviews
Explore the kit I use under Bristol’s bright skies.
An immersive astrophotography show
Immersed in Starlight
Astrophotography show with visuals and music. Available to licence.
BEGINNER GUIDEBeginner astrophotography targets for every season
BEGINNER GUIDETake your first astrophoto with a DSLR or mirrorless camera
BEGINNER GUIDEGet started with a smart telescope
BEGINNER GUIDEBuild your first widefield rig
BEGINNER GUIDEGetting started with longer focal lengths
BEGINNER GUIDEProcess your first astrophotos
REVIEWReview: ASIAIR Mini
TARGETCygnus Loop widefield
TARGETThe Squid Nebula | Ou4
ARTICLEFive years of Urban Astrophotography
A view from the city
A sample of astrophotos taken from my Bristol garden. Click on an image to find out more.
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