I am the astrophotographer who took the amazing images shown above in the gallery. You can click on any of the images to enlarge them and then scroll through the entire gallery and see all the information pertaining to each of the images. Please feel free to download, print and enjoy these images as well. If you share them on the web, please provide credit to Wildcat Astronomy for them.

 

The images above were taken with my C8/EQ6/Hyperstar 8 imaging system which I have since sold, and the data was processed exclusively with PixInsight. I love Schmidt imaging systems in general.

 

I have been an active amateur astronomer since 1970. In the Summer of 1977, I started doing wide field astrophotography. using an old 35mm film camera given to me by my uncle, and I have loved space imaging ever since. I enjoy learning new things about space, science, and technology, and I wanted to build a nice website to reach out to others, and to share my imaging, and my passion for astronomy.

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I have recently purchased a Celestron Origin that I am now using to enjoy the hobby and I look forward to sharing images taken with it in my gallery. This is where I am headed next.

 

I also use a Seestar S50 for grab and go use, and some of the images I have done with it are on the Seestar S50 page. I processed those images with PixInsight as well just to display what is possible witht his little scope.

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I love to write and I have added many of my own thoughts and ideas on a variety topics within the earth science areas inside of my blog articles. Physical Sciences is what I specialized in when I attended the University of Lethbridge and obtained a Bachelor of Education degree, but I am a believer that all of science works together and is best used in that realm.

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The newest addition to the Wildcat website is the monthly ZOOM meetings, where astronomy hobbyists will gather to talk about astronomy and gear. You can also participate in these Zoom sessions just by sending an email from the form below and requesting to be added to the ZOOM invitation list. All I need is your consent and your email address.​​

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I welcome your questions and comments on all elements of this website. Please use the form below to submit and contact me for anything Also, please be sure to find and follow WILDCAT ASTRONOMY on Facebook.

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Sincerely,

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James Paulson B. Ed.

Science Educator

Amateur Astronomer