★ PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY — STARBASE 451 ★
Astrophotography & General Photography by Science Officer Thane
Shot with Nikon Z fc
★ All images © Thane — please ask before using!! ★
STARBASE 451
:: Science Officer Thane's Deep Space Terminal ::
// MEDIA //
I shoot both general photography and astrophotography with my Nikon Z fc
(mirrorless, APS-C). For astro I don't have a dedicated telescope of my own — I borrow
from friends and colleagues when I get the chance, so setups vary. Click any image to see
details and exposure info.
// ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY //
Omega Nebula (M17)
Jul 18, 2025
More coming soon...
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// GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY //
Galaxy's Edge — Disneyland CA
May 5, 2025
Galaxy's Edge — Disneyland CA
May 5, 2025
Mars Rover Testbed — JPL
May 7, 2025
Sunset — Santa Monica Pier
May 7, 2025
// EQUIPMENT //
| ITEM | MODEL | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Camera body | Nikon Z fc | Mirrorless, APS-C sensor |
| Lenses | Various | General & widefield astrophotography |
| Telescope | Borrowed — varies | No permanent setup; borrow from friends & colleagues |
| Stacking software | DeepSkyStacker | Free!! Great for astro frames |
| Editing | Various | Levels, curves, stretch |
* No dedicated telescope means I shoot astro opportunistically — borrowing setups at observatories, star parties, or from colleagues. Every image has its telescope noted in the lightbox.
SECTOR MAP
GALLERY STATS
Total images: 5
Astrophotography: 1
General photography: 4
Camera: Nikon Z fc
Telescope: Borrowed
Locations: CA & PA
Astrophotography: 1
General photography: 4
Camera: Nikon Z fc
Telescope: Borrowed
Locations: CA & PA
ASTRO CONDITIONS
Seeing: 7/10 avg
Bortle: Class 5 skies
Best months:
Jun–Aug (Milky Way)
Oct–Jan (Orion)
Bortle: Class 5 skies
Best months:
Jun–Aug (Milky Way)
Oct–Jan (Orion)
CAMERA
Body: Nikon Z fc
Sensor: APS-C
Mount: Mirrorless
Use: Everything!!
Sensor: APS-C
Mount: Mirrorless
Use: Everything!!
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MORE COMING SOON
Real photos uploading
as they come in!!
as they come in!!