Planet Jupiter
27 November 2024
Captured using a 4mm Eyepiece / NexStar 8SE Telescope / IPhone 12
Hello Moon lovers and stargazers I’m Ceiteach the guy behind kildare_sky. My amateur lunar, solar and night sky photography began in January 2022. I received a fantastic Christmas present from my Wife, a Celestron Explorascope 114AZ Telescope and this was the beginning of the kildare_sky Instagram page where I showcase all my celestial shots.
Why I share
I began posting my images to document my own journey —
From my first telescope to the nights I finally captured Jupiter clearly.
Now I share them because the sky feels better when it’s shared.
I’m still learning every time I look up, and that’s part of what keeps me out there - the small wins, the missed shots, the nights when the clouds finally clear. This project isn’t about perfection; it’s about curiosity, patience, and the quiet joy of seeing something new with your own eyes. If my journey helps someone else start theirs, then sharing it is worth it.
How I work
I started photographing the sky as a way to slow down.
On observation days or nights it’s just me, the telescope, and a quiet moment of focus.
I keep my approach simple — no heavy editing, no distractions.
Just the Moon, the Sun, the planets, and the stillness they bring.
Why it matters
Every image I share carries a small piece of the feeling I get at the eyepiece —
that mix of calm, curiosity, and perspective.
If one of my photos makes someone pause, breathe, or look up,
then it has done exactly what I hoped it would.