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Welcome to Masterdarks, the home of SC Observatory

Masterdarks is the online home for SC Observatory and our remote imaging systems around the world. SC Observatory is located in central Thailand. In operation since 2011, we pursue astrophotography using a variety of telescopes, mounts and cameras. We also maintain partnerships with amateurs and professionals around the world and have active remote installations in several locations. We hope you enjoy viewing our images and sharing our passion for the night sky.

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Latest Images

NGC 3227 and NGC 3226 (Arp 94)


February 19, 2019

Abell 33


February 12, 2019

NGC 3166 & NGC 3169


February 3, 2019

NGC 1637


January 31, 2019

M 77 and SN2018 IVC


December 5, 2018

NGC 2023 - Horsehead and Flame Region in Orion


November 16, 2018

M 45 - The Pleiades


November 11, 2018

NGC 5426 and NGC 5427 (ARP 271)


June 14, 2018

Caldwell 49 - Rosette Nebula


May 27, 2018

NGC 3628 - Hamburger Galaxy


May 25, 2018

M 87 and Virgo Galaxy Cluster


May 23, 2018


Latest Updates from SC Observatory

Processing in PixInsight and Photoshop – Siamese Twins


July 16, 2018

Sky and Telescope Editor’s Choice


June 12, 2018

PixInsight vs Photoshop Processing


May 18, 2018

Aster Academy Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2018


March 19, 2018

Photographing Space Image of the Week, March 12, 2018


March 14, 2018

Setting Up a Manageable File System


March 14, 2018

Processing in PixInsight and Photoshop – M 101


January 24, 2018

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