This is the About page for Astro Photons — a blog built by Paweł Białecki, an astrophotographer and iOS app developer who’s been exploring the night sky for over a decade.
If you’ve ever looked up and wondered what you’re seeing, or how to capture it on camera — this is where your journey begins.
Intro: Who’s Behind the Lens (and the Telescope)
Hi, I’m Paweł Białecki — an astrophotographer, app developer, and someone who’s been pointing cameras and curiosity at the night sky for over a decade.
I started Astro Photons as a personal journal to share my astrophotography journey: from blurry moon shots to deep-sky images of nebulae taken from my backyard in Poland.
Over time, this blog grew into something bigger — a space (pun intended) for anyone who looks up at night and thinks:
“Wow… what is that?”
What This Blog Is About
Astro Photons is all about helping you:
- Understand what you’re seeing in the night sky
- Learn how to observe planets, stars, and galaxies
- Explore beginner-friendly astrophotography
- Discover deep-sky objects — and why they’re so fascinating
No academic jargon. No complicated setups. Just space, made accessible.
Whether you’re just curious or already have your first telescope — you’re in the right place.
Where I’m From (and Where I Shoot)
I live in Bogatynia, a small town in Poland surrounded by light pollution and bad weather — which makes every successful night of shooting that much sweeter.
Despite the challenges, I’ve managed to capture hundreds of night sky objects with budget-friendly gear, a bit of patience, and some post-processing magic.
That’s me, standing under the Milky Way — shot from a forest clearing in Poland. Light pollution? Still there. But the sky always finds a way to shine.
About My Setup (Currently)
| Mount | Fornax Lightrack II (with the dedicated wedge, polar scope, and counterbalance kit) |
| Camera | Fujifilm X-T20 |
| Telescopes | Sky-Watcher Evostar 72ED |
| Lenses | SMC Super Takumar 200mm f/4 Rokinon/Samyang 135mm f/2 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4 Fujifilm Fujinon XF 23mm f/2 Rokinon/Samyang 12mm f/2 |
| Autoguiding | Lacerta MGEN II Stand Alone Autoguider |
| Filters | NiSi Natural Night Hoya Red Intensifier Orion SkyGlow Imaging Baader H-alpha 7nm |
Fun Fact About Me
I’ve also built several iPhone apps, including lightsaber simulators and prank apps — because space is serious, but fun matters too.
Besides astrophotography, I also build iOS apps used by millions of users — so I’m comfortable mixing science, code, and creativity. I build all my apps solo — from fun sound simulators to AI-powered home design tools. Here’s a look at what I’ve published on the App Store.
Want to See My Work?
Head over to Night Sky Objects or Astrophotography to browse through my latest articles and images.
Let’s Explore the Sky Together
This blog isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being curious.
Whether you’re into stargazing, photography, or just need a cosmic distraction from Earth — I’m glad you’re here.
Thanks for stopping by. Clear skies!
— Paweł
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