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About Astro Photons – Meet the Person Behind the Telescope

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.

About Paweł Białecki, the author behind Astro Photons

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.

No dark sky? No problem. Here’s me imaging deep-sky objects from a balcony surrounded by city lights. Astrophotography starts wherever you are. This is what DIY astrophotography looks like when you live in a city. Glamorous? Not really. Effective? Surprisingly, yes.
No dark sky? No problem. Here’s me imaging deep-sky objects from a balcony surrounded by city lights. Astrophotography starts wherever you are. This is what DIY astrophotography looks like when you live in a city. Glamorous? Not really. Effective? Surprisingly, yes.

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.

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)

MountFornax Lightrack II
(with the dedicated wedge, polar scope, and counterbalance kit)
CameraFujifilm X-T20
TelescopesSky-Watcher Evostar 72ED
LensesSMC 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
AutoguidingLacerta MGEN II Stand Alone Autoguider
FiltersNiSi 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.

Want to know more about me? 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.

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

I'm also active on:

→ [App Store] · [GitHub] · [Medium]

Paweł Białecki, the author behind Astro Photons
Paweł Białecki

I’m Paweł Białecki — an astrophotographer and indie app developer who’s been exploring the night sky for over a decade. Here on Astro Photons, I share practical guides, cosmic insights, and deep-sky photos to help you enjoy and understand our universe — no telescope degree required.

This blog is part of my personal mission to make astronomy more approachable. I write for beginners, hobbyists, and curious stargazers who want real, useful advice — not just textbook definitions. All guides are based on hands-on experience, actual night sky photography, and a genuine love for the cosmos.

I also build simple, helpful tools for fellow science enthusiasts — like UnitToolbox, a universal unit converter made to work beautifully on any device.

More about me →

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