Deep Space Astro Photography by

Brian McGaffney

Nutwood Oservatory

                &

Dark Sky Preserve

Biography

Brian McGaffney owns and operates the Nutwood Observatory.

Brian is currently retired from his company in North Bay Ontario and has spent the last ten years continuing his passion for astronomy and deep space imaging.  He has been involved in astronomy now for over forty years and has been imaging deep space for the last fifteen. He owns and operates the "Nutwood Observatory both for research and as a "Public Outreach". He shares his time with the public and opens the observatory on any clear night to whom ever wants to see the night sky. Brian teaches image processing both here in Canada and the US He has written many articles and has published DVD's for sale on "Best ImagingTechniques"

In Process

Gallery of Images

A variety of deep space images taken over the last 3 years through the large imaging telescopes.

More images will be added to the site as time progresses. Just move the cursor over the top right hand corner of image and "Click to Enlarge"

Video of Elk at Observatory

Newest and Most Recent Images

Images posted here have been taken over the last month and also have been listed on different on line Astronomy Websites.

More images will be added to the site as time progresses. Just move the cursor over the top right hand corner of image and "Click to Enlarge"

Visit My Next Workshop: Post Processing of CCD Images.

                                           June 12th at the Nutwood Seminar Room

Learn Deconvolution and Noise Rejection

Techniques with PixInsight, plus Ha Red channel blending .

History of Nutwood Observatory

A detailed description of the property here at the observatory is given. Along with equipment, acreage, facilities and such.

Data here will be posted on all activities through out the history of the property and the running of the obserevatory.

Elk Visit Obs. Gate