My name is George Konkov, and I am an astrophotographer. I conduct most of my astrophotography from Williamsburg, Virginia, where I enjoy a good suburban sky, rated class 4-5 on the Bortle scale. This setting allows me to delve into various areas of astrophotography, such as deep sky astrophotography (both broadband and narrowband), lunar/planetary imaging, and solar imaging.

Like many other enthusiasts, my interest in space began in childhood. I had a basic curiosity about the cosmos and yearned to learn more about the different pearls of the Universe. Back then, I hadn’t considered getting a telescope; I was simply passionate about space. However, one full Moon night in the summer of 2012 changed everything. Standing on the balcony of my parents’ home, I gazed at the Moon with unaided eyes. It captivated my attention, as I discerned more surface details than usual. My first thought was: what if I could see the Moon a bit closer? Fortunately, I remembered that my father had a pair of binoculars. Using them for my first astronomical observation felt transformative – I was overwhelmed by the amount of detail I could see! My next thought was about getting a telescope. That very night, I started researching amateur telescopes. My first one was a small Celestron Astromaster 70AZ refractor, which I initially used for visual observations. A few weeks later, I attempted to capture images using a DSLR camera pointed at the telescope’s eyepiece.

Gradually, my interest in astrophotography grew. I learned about long exposure photography, calibration frames, stacking, processing, and more. Although there was a break from astrophotography while I pursued my bachelor’s degree, my passion remained. Nowadays, I spend every clear night capturing the night sky’s beauty. While I don’t yet have an observatory, my telescopes are always outside, shielded by special covers that protect them from the elements. On clear nights, all I need to do is remove these covers, and I’m ready to start within minutes.

I also run a YouTube channel called AstroCreation. I envisioned this channel as a platform to share my experiences in astrophotography, highlight observable astronomical events, and most importantly, learn from other community members. This website is another avenue for me to share tips and knowledge. Additionally, I hope to garner support from those interested in purchasing my works.

Please note that this site is currently in the process of being enriched with more information. If there’s a specific topic you’d like me to cover, feel free to reach out through the contact form, and I’ll make sure to include that material. Additionally, I offer personalized astrophotography consultations. If you’re interested in a tailored approach, you can schedule a session with me.