IC5070, Pelican Nebula
A rich image of the Pelican Nebula, showing the sculpted edge of ionised gas and the delicate structures that make this region such a compelling astrophotography target.
Deep-sky gallery
Deep-sky images from Le Bourdieu Observatory.
These images were captured at the observatory in La Romieu and reflect the sky, equipment, and time behind the work.
Representative work produced through the observatory's deep-sky imaging setup.
From the observatory
Nebulae, galaxies, and other deep-sky targets captured from Le Bourdieu Observatory.
NGC2244, Rosette Nebula
A wider-format portrait of the Rosette Nebula and the young open cluster at its core, showing the contrast between stellar winds and the surrounding ionised gas.
NGC7000, Cygnus Wall
A dramatic crop through the North America Nebula, focused on the bright wall-like region known as the Cygnus Wall. It shows the observatory's ability to produce detailed, color-rich deep-sky work.
Observatory founder portrait
Alongside nebulae and galaxies, the gallery also shows the person and engineering culture behind the observatory: careful, iterative, and grounded in long experience.
Interested in an astrophotography session?
We can discuss a night centred on imaging, equipment, and the sky available during your stay.