Eternal Skies by Gareth Harding

Eternal Skies by Gareth Harding A widefield astrophotographer from Stoke, capturing breathtaking images of deep space from the Staffordshire Moorlands.

I want to show beauty of distant galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters—all from the comfort of my back garden.

After my first week back at work, I decided to take it easy and enjoy a short walk. My route led me down to the infamous...
07/09/2025

After my first week back at work, I decided to take it easy and enjoy a short walk. My route led me down to the infamous Chained Oak, a place wrapped in local legend and mystery. The path was quiet, shaded by late-summer greenery, and it felt good just to stretch my legs without rushing.

Along the way, I happened upon an older gentleman who shared a little piece of local history with , me. He pointed out a bridge near the Ramblers, which appears in one of my photos. It’s called Lord’s Bridge, and it was built for the Earl himself. The name suddenly made sense, especially as it sits on the same road as the Chained Oak.

I also learned that the road is known as the Red Road, and that the Ramblers had originally served as a signal house — small details that give the place a whole new character.

It was one of those moments that reminds you how valuable it is to stop and chat with people who know the area’s past. What might seem like just another walk quickly turned into a glimpse into local history.

https://eternalskies.mypixieset.com/

06/09/2025

Just to let everyone know I have changed the name of the page as will be also sharing some nature photography on here also

Working on a massive project at the moment that will take me a few years to finish, this is a 9 panel mosaic with a roug...
19/05/2025

Working on a massive project at the moment that will take me a few years to finish, this is a 9 panel mosaic with a rough stitch together, each image is about 1 hour of acquisition time, along with each photo being 47 million pixels so in this one image were looking at.......

four hundred twenty-three million pixles!!

ive had to shrink it down massively to fit on Facebook but the original is massive

this was only a rough process to see if it all stitched together.

it will be ready in about 4/5 years weather permitting

Look up this weekend! A full moon is on the rise 🌕This month’s full moon, known as the “Pink Moon,” will rise in the nig...
12/04/2025

Look up this weekend! A full moon is on the rise 🌕

This month’s full moon, known as the “Pink Moon,” will rise in the night sky on the evening of April 12.

05/04/2025

Discovered in 1930, Pluto’s orbit takes about 248 years to complete. This means the distant dwarf planet is still on its first journey around the Sun since its discovery, highlighting the immense time scales of our solar system.

Had to update some of the wood on the obsy today got to keep it safe
04/04/2025

Had to update some of the wood on the obsy today got to keep it safe

High Res Version & Acquisition Details - https://flic.kr/p/2psbrjEThe Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) and the Tadpoles Nebu...
09/01/2025

High Res Version & Acquisition Details - https://flic.kr/p/2psbrjE

The Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405) and the Tadpoles Nebula (IC 410) are both large emission nebulae in the constellation Auriga.

Flaming Star Nebula (IC 405)
Also known as SH 2-229 or Caldwell 31
Appears mostly red and blue
Illuminated by the bright variable star AE Aurigae
About 1,500 light-years away

Tadpoles Nebula (IC 410)
Appears as two light-colored tadpole-shaped dust and gas clouds
Contains the open star cluster NGC 1893
About 12,000 light-years away and 100 light-years across

How to find the Flaming Star Nebula
Trace a line from the westernmost star of Auriga's hexagon, iota (i) Aur, to theta (q) Aur
Travel about a third of the way along the line to find AE Aur and the Flaming Star Nebula

Why are they photographed together?
They are both large objects in the constellation Auriga
They fit in most wide to medium-sized telescopes

Jupiter with GRS & MoonsA blast from the past I took this in 2014, its a small image as my camera wasn't great back then...
05/01/2025

Jupiter with GRS & Moons

A blast from the past I took this in 2014, its a small image as my camera wasn't great back then.

I remember loving this photo as it had the Red Spot and the moons Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto in it.

Scope: Orion Optics VX6 with 1/10 PV upgraded optics
Mount: Skywatcher HQE5
Camera: QHY IMGOH
Exposure: 2000 frames
3xLX Barlow
Technical: 750mm f/5
Software: Registax 6, Photoshop CS6

NGC 6992 same data edited in 2 different ways, Forax & Hubble respectively
04/01/2025

NGC 6992 same data edited in 2 different ways, Forax & Hubble respectively

The Veil Nebula in HaHere are some facts about the Veil Nebula:LocationThe Veil Nebula is in the constellation Cygnus, t...
03/01/2025

The Veil Nebula in Ha

Here are some facts about the Veil Nebula:

Location
The Veil Nebula is in the constellation Cygnus, the Swan, and is about 2,100 light-years away from Earth.

Size
The Veil Nebula is 110 light-years across and covers six full moons in the sky.

Origin
The Veil Nebula is the result of a supernova explosion that occurred about 5,000 to 10,000 years ago. The star that exploded was 20 times more massive than the sun.

Structure
The Veil Nebula is known for its delicate, draped filamentary structures. The nebula is part of the
Cygnus Loop structure.

Nicknames
The Veil Nebula is also known as the Cygnus Loop. The Western Veil Nebula is also known as the Witch's Broom.

Imaging
You can use a DSLR camera with a wide lens to capture the entire loop in one night. You can also use a small refractor telescope and a full-frame camera to frame the nebula.

Hubble images
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured images of the Veil Nebula.

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