Peter Knoot
@guitarbuilder.bsky.social
Builder of custom electric guitars and innovative guitar effects. Wildlife and nature photographer. Astrophotographer with a passion for capturing galaxies and nebulae. PhD in Atmospheric Chemistry. Deep love of science in all areas.
My version of heaven….
August 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My version of heaven….
An old favorite of mine. Not retouched, no Photoshop or AI magic (it wasn’t invented yet!). Just being in the right place at the right time!
June 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
An old favorite of mine. Not retouched, no Photoshop or AI magic (it wasn’t invented yet!). Just being in the right place at the right time!
NGC5907 the Splinter Galaxy
May 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
NGC5907 the Splinter Galaxy
Here is Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster of stars in the constellation Hercules. It is estimated to consist of 300,000–500,000 stars and is 60,000 light years away from us.
May 23, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here is Messier 13, the Great Globular Cluster of stars in the constellation Hercules. It is estimated to consist of 300,000–500,000 stars and is 60,000 light years away from us.
It’s galaxy season!
May 1, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It’s galaxy season!
My favorite place in California!
April 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
My favorite place in California!
Musicians don’t retire. Their fingers simply get too old to play.
March 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Musicians don’t retire. Their fingers simply get too old to play.
It was really cold and wet at midnight, but I got the shot!
March 15, 2025 at 3:13 AM
It was really cold and wet at midnight, but I got the shot!
Here’s another take on the Rosette Nebula. The subs were 120s with ASI533MC and Optolong L-Extreme filter.
February 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Here’s another take on the Rosette Nebula. The subs were 120s with ASI533MC and Optolong L-Extreme filter.
One of my early builds, a Koa 24-pin guitar for use with a Roland GR-300 guitar synthesizer.
February 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
One of my early builds, a Koa 24-pin guitar for use with a Roland GR-300 guitar synthesizer.
One of my favorite nebulae, Thor’s Helmet!
February 1, 2025 at 4:58 PM
One of my favorite nebulae, Thor’s Helmet!
This guitar has become my favorite and signature model. It has a swamp ash body with walnut top and is finished with Tru Oil. The neck is Birdseye maple.
January 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
This guitar has become my favorite and signature model. It has a swamp ash body with walnut top and is finished with Tru Oil. The neck is Birdseye maple.
Here’s a photo of the Needle Galaxy taken in 2024.
January 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Here’s a photo of the Needle Galaxy taken in 2024.