Flaming Stars

Now Airing

Two city-based astrophotographers — Chicago and Philadelphia — talking gear, science, processing, and what it really means to photograph the night sky. No gatekeeping. No dark sky requirements.

Two cities. One obsession.

Brett Horin
Brett Horin
Chicago, IL · M102 Astro

Hobbyist astrophotographer capturing deep sky objects from a Bortle 9 Chicago rooftop. Focused on accessible equipment and proving the universe is within reach.

Nick Imbesi
Nick Imbesi
Phoenixville, PA · Suburb of Philadelphia

Sidewalk astrophotographer imaging deep sky objects from the suburbs of Philadelphia. Proving you don't need a permanent setup or a dark sky site — just a clear patch of sidewalk and the drive to shoot.

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