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About Paducah Skies Observatory

Fenced yard with small sheds and dry grass under a cloudy sky.

Observatory in Dark Skies of NW Texas

Paducah Skies Observatory is situated southwest of Paducah, TX, in an area characterized by dark skies that are free from the light pollution typical of larger cities in North and Northwest Texas. This exceptional location is ideal for capturing astrophoto images with greater detail and clarity, allowing for breathtaking views of nebulae 

Paducah Skies Observatory is situated southwest of Paducah, TX, in an area characterized by dark skies that are free from the light pollution typical of larger cities in North and Northwest Texas. This exceptional location is ideal for capturing astrophoto images with greater detail and clarity, allowing for breathtaking views of nebulae and other celestial phenomena. The site ranks high on the Bortle scale, classified as high Bortle 2, which indicates it offers some of the darkest skies accessible. For comparison, Bortle 1 represents the darkest skies found on Earth. Astrophotography by Robert Chozick thrives in this environment, producing remarkable space photos that showcase the beauty of the universe.

A modern telescope setup with red and black components on a white mount.

Equipment used to take an Astrophoto

Premium telescopes and specialized cooled astronomy cameras are essential for capturing stunning astrophoto images of celestial objects. At the Paducah Skies Observatory, a telescope is mounted on a German equatorial mount, which allows it to move in sync with the Earth's rotation. To enhance the accuracy of guiding on specific objects, s

Premium telescopes and specialized cooled astronomy cameras are essential for capturing stunning astrophoto images of celestial objects. At the Paducah Skies Observatory, a telescope is mounted on a German equatorial mount, which allows it to move in sync with the Earth's rotation. To enhance the accuracy of guiding on specific objects, such as a nebula, a separate guidescope equipped with its own camera is placed on top of the telescope. This setup enables exposures of up to 10 minutes, perfect for creating breathtaking space photos. Explore more about astrophotography by Robert Chozick to see the incredible results that can be achieved.

Advanced telescope with Astro-Physics mount and yellow optical tube.

Wide Field Telescope

This is the telescope I use for capturing  astrophotos of wide field shots like the Rosette and Eagle Nebulas. 

Details of the Astrophotos and past images taken by Robert

For more details about the astrophoto images for sale or to explore all the astrophotography by Robert Chozick taken over the last 15 years, please visit my Pbase account below. Only the images showcased on this site are available for sale, including captures of nebulae and other celestial phenomena from the Paducah Skies Observatory. 


https://www.pbase.com/rchozick/robert_chozick_astro_images


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