GOFlaherty
@goflaherty.bsky.social
Amateur astrophotographer capturing my own telescope data and using AI to reveal the hidden beauty of deep space. I share enhanced, science-grounded views of the cosmos to inspire curiosity, spark wonder, and bring the universe a little closer to home.
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GOFlaherty
@goflaherty.bsky.social
· Apr 15
Every image starts with my own data—real photons, real sky time. Final versions are a mix of that data and AI simulation + enhancement. It’s a fusion of signal and imagination. #Astrophotography #AIEnhanced #DataDriven #DeepSky #TelescopeTime #SignalToArt #AmateurAstronomy
It looks like I might get to capture some photons tonight. #astrophotography
August 6, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It looks like I might get to capture some photons tonight. #astrophotography
The Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), captured over 6 hours of 30s subs with the SeeStar S30 in EQ mode.
This image was enhanced using AI post-processing to apply a pseudo-Hubble palette—bringing out star-forming regions while preserving the natural stellar background.
This image was enhanced using AI post-processing to apply a pseudo-Hubble palette—bringing out star-forming regions while preserving the natural stellar background.
August 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The Pinwheel Galaxy (M101), captured over 6 hours of 30s subs with the SeeStar S30 in EQ mode.
This image was enhanced using AI post-processing to apply a pseudo-Hubble palette—bringing out star-forming regions while preserving the natural stellar background.
This image was enhanced using AI post-processing to apply a pseudo-Hubble palette—bringing out star-forming regions while preserving the natural stellar background.
I'm back after some time away and am looking forward to pointing my scope at night skies again.
August 5, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I'm back after some time away and am looking forward to pointing my scope at night skies again.
Clear skies at last — and the galaxies are calling!
The SeeStar S30 is powered up and ready to roam the cosmos.
Tonight’s mission: dive deep into the galactic frontier and capture the faint glow of distant worlds.
Let’s see what the universe reveals…
#Astrophotography #Galaxies #ClearSkies
The SeeStar S30 is powered up and ready to roam the cosmos.
Tonight’s mission: dive deep into the galactic frontier and capture the faint glow of distant worlds.
Let’s see what the universe reveals…
#Astrophotography #Galaxies #ClearSkies
May 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Clear skies at last — and the galaxies are calling!
The SeeStar S30 is powered up and ready to roam the cosmos.
Tonight’s mission: dive deep into the galactic frontier and capture the faint glow of distant worlds.
Let’s see what the universe reveals…
#Astrophotography #Galaxies #ClearSkies
The SeeStar S30 is powered up and ready to roam the cosmos.
Tonight’s mission: dive deep into the galactic frontier and capture the faint glow of distant worlds.
Let’s see what the universe reveals…
#Astrophotography #Galaxies #ClearSkies
Bode’s Galaxy (M81), reprocessed with a cooler palette to bring out the dusty spiral arms and core structure. From gold blob to galactic gem—astroimaging therapy while the clouds refuse to budge. #astrophoto #M81 #BlueskySpace
April 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Bode’s Galaxy (M81), reprocessed with a cooler palette to bring out the dusty spiral arms and core structure. From gold blob to galactic gem—astroimaging therapy while the clouds refuse to budge. #astrophoto #M81 #BlueskySpace
Clouds rolled in last night like they own the sky—no stars, no photons, no imaging. Just me, my scope, and the sound of raindrops tapping the ground like Morse code. Might process old data or just stare at Stellarium in silent protest. #astrophotography #cloudyskies #nightslost
April 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Clouds rolled in last night like they own the sky—no stars, no photons, no imaging. Just me, my scope, and the sound of raindrops tapping the ground like Morse code. Might process old data or just stare at Stellarium in silent protest. #astrophotography #cloudyskies #nightslost
Reposted by GOFlaherty
Just over 6 hours to go until our asteroid flyby! Track the #Lucy spacecraft live here: whereislucy.space ☄️🔭 and read about what to expect in the thread below
April 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Just over 6 hours to go until our asteroid flyby! Track the #Lucy spacecraft live here: whereislucy.space ☄️🔭 and read about what to expect in the thread below
Reposted by GOFlaherty
Behold M81—12 million light-years away in Ursa Major. Captured with 164 minutes of telescope exposures, then enhanced using a custom pseudo-Hubble palette to reveal teal spiral arms, a glowing golden core, and natural star fields. Real data, real detail. This is deep space. #astrophotography #space
April 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Behold M81—12 million light-years away in Ursa Major. Captured with 164 minutes of telescope exposures, then enhanced using a custom pseudo-Hubble palette to reveal teal spiral arms, a glowing golden core, and natural star fields. Real data, real detail. This is deep space. #astrophotography #space
Very interesting.
Webb spots strongest 'hints' of life on distant planet
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our solar system.
www.rte.ie
April 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Very interesting.
Behold M81—12 million light-years away in Ursa Major. Captured with 164 minutes of telescope exposures, then enhanced using a custom pseudo-Hubble palette to reveal teal spiral arms, a glowing golden core, and natural star fields. Real data, real detail. This is deep space. #astrophotography #space
April 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Behold M81—12 million light-years away in Ursa Major. Captured with 164 minutes of telescope exposures, then enhanced using a custom pseudo-Hubble palette to reveal teal spiral arms, a glowing golden core, and natural star fields. Real data, real detail. This is deep space. #astrophotography #space
Another record that we don't want to achieve. The science is clear.
🌡️2024 set a new record as Europe's warmest year, with central, eastern and southeastern regions—totalling almost half of Europe—reporting record-high temps. 85% of Europe was warmer than average.
Get the details and analysis in the #ESOTC2024 report. 👉 bit.ly/427BzqJ
#C3S @wmo-global.bsky.social
Get the details and analysis in the #ESOTC2024 report. 👉 bit.ly/427BzqJ
#C3S @wmo-global.bsky.social
April 16, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Another record that we don't want to achieve. The science is clear.
Every image starts with my own data—real photons, real sky time. Final versions are a mix of that data and AI simulation + enhancement. It’s a fusion of signal and imagination. #Astrophotography #AIEnhanced #DataDriven #DeepSky #TelescopeTime #SignalToArt #AmateurAstronomy
April 15, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Every image starts with my own data—real photons, real sky time. Final versions are a mix of that data and AI simulation + enhancement. It’s a fusion of signal and imagination. #Astrophotography #AIEnhanced #DataDriven #DeepSky #TelescopeTime #SignalToArt #AmateurAstronomy
The Guardian's take on yesterday's launch.
What’s more vacuous than an endless vacuum? It’s Lauren Sánchez and Katy Perry’s party in space | Marina Hyde
The all-female Blue Origin flight on Monday broke boundaries and set records in the spouting of girlboss gibberish, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
April 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Guardian's take on yesterday's launch.
Cooking up some fresh galaxy edits this week—teal, gold, and stardust vibes incoming! Stay tuned for a cosmic drop that blends real data with that pseudo-Hubble magic. Can’t wait to share!
#Astrophotography #GalaxyEdit #SpaceArt #HubbleInspired #CosmicVibes #TealAndGold #DeepSkyEdits
#Astrophotography #GalaxyEdit #SpaceArt #HubbleInspired #CosmicVibes #TealAndGold #DeepSkyEdits
April 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Cooking up some fresh galaxy edits this week—teal, gold, and stardust vibes incoming! Stay tuned for a cosmic drop that blends real data with that pseudo-Hubble magic. Can’t wait to share!
#Astrophotography #GalaxyEdit #SpaceArt #HubbleInspired #CosmicVibes #TealAndGold #DeepSkyEdits
#Astrophotography #GalaxyEdit #SpaceArt #HubbleInspired #CosmicVibes #TealAndGold #DeepSkyEdits
My images begin with data I capture myself under real skies. Through image processing and simulated elements, I craft scenes that honor the science while embracing visual beauty—a synthesis of signal and story. #astrophotography #datafidelity #astroart
April 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
My images begin with data I capture myself under real skies. Through image processing and simulated elements, I craft scenes that honor the science while embracing visual beauty—a synthesis of signal and story. #astrophotography #datafidelity #astroart
Mark your diaries, folks!
On 13 April 2029, the 375-metre asteroid Apophis will safely whizz by Earth, passing closer to the surface than satellites in geostationary orbit. The flyby of Apophis offers a truly unique opportunity to learn more about asteroids and how to protect Earth.
www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
Apophis
www.esa.int
April 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Mark your diaries, folks!
Reposted by GOFlaherty
On 13 April 2029, the 375-metre asteroid Apophis will safely whizz by Earth, passing closer to the surface than satellites in geostationary orbit. The flyby of Apophis offers a truly unique opportunity to learn more about asteroids and how to protect Earth.
www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
Apophis
www.esa.int
April 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
On 13 April 2029, the 375-metre asteroid Apophis will safely whizz by Earth, passing closer to the surface than satellites in geostationary orbit. The flyby of Apophis offers a truly unique opportunity to learn more about asteroids and how to protect Earth.
www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
www.esa.int/Space_Safety...
I’m diving into the history of astrophotography—from early Moon shots on glass plates to modern deep-sky captures from backyard rigs.
A longform piece is in the works for all the amateur stargazers and photon hunters out there. Stay tuned!
#AmateurAstro #Astrophotography #NightSky #DeepSkyImaging
A longform piece is in the works for all the amateur stargazers and photon hunters out there. Stay tuned!
#AmateurAstro #Astrophotography #NightSky #DeepSkyImaging
April 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
I’m diving into the history of astrophotography—from early Moon shots on glass plates to modern deep-sky captures from backyard rigs.
A longform piece is in the works for all the amateur stargazers and photon hunters out there. Stay tuned!
#AmateurAstro #Astrophotography #NightSky #DeepSkyImaging
A longform piece is in the works for all the amateur stargazers and photon hunters out there. Stay tuned!
#AmateurAstro #Astrophotography #NightSky #DeepSkyImaging
Simulated HOO composite of M82, derived from my original RGB capture data.
Hydrogen-alpha (red) and OIII (teal) structures mimic starburst-driven outflows observed in real narrowband data.
Captured with Seestar S30 (EQ Mode)
164 mins total | 30s subs
#Astrophotography #M82 #HOO #SeestarS30
Hydrogen-alpha (red) and OIII (teal) structures mimic starburst-driven outflows observed in real narrowband data.
Captured with Seestar S30 (EQ Mode)
164 mins total | 30s subs
#Astrophotography #M82 #HOO #SeestarS30
April 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Simulated HOO composite of M82, derived from my original RGB capture data.
Hydrogen-alpha (red) and OIII (teal) structures mimic starburst-driven outflows observed in real narrowband data.
Captured with Seestar S30 (EQ Mode)
164 mins total | 30s subs
#Astrophotography #M82 #HOO #SeestarS30
Hydrogen-alpha (red) and OIII (teal) structures mimic starburst-driven outflows observed in real narrowband data.
Captured with Seestar S30 (EQ Mode)
164 mins total | 30s subs
#Astrophotography #M82 #HOO #SeestarS30
Cropped details of Galaxy M81, as imaged from my suburban backyard with my #Seestar S30. #astrophotography #amateurastronomy #backyardastronomy
April 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Cropped details of Galaxy M81, as imaged from my suburban backyard with my #Seestar S30. #astrophotography #amateurastronomy #backyardastronomy
Might as well jump on the bandwagon 🙂 This is me as an action figure!
April 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Might as well jump on the bandwagon 🙂 This is me as an action figure!
The Sunflower Galaxy imaged for 5.15 hours of 10 second sub exposures with my #Seestar S30 in equatorial mode. Image post processed to bring out the galaxy detail. #astrophotography #amateurastronomy #backyardastronomy
April 9, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Sunflower Galaxy imaged for 5.15 hours of 10 second sub exposures with my #Seestar S30 in equatorial mode. Image post processed to bring out the galaxy detail. #astrophotography #amateurastronomy #backyardastronomy
Tonight's waxing gibbous Moon 🌔 imaged with my #Seestar S30. #astrophotography #lunar #moon #lunarphotography #amateurastronomy #backyardastronomy
April 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Tonight's waxing gibbous Moon 🌔 imaged with my #Seestar S30. #astrophotography #lunar #moon #lunarphotography #amateurastronomy #backyardastronomy