The Observatory Project

 This page will be updated as CosmicByNight grows and moves closer to its long-term goal of building a dedicated observatory.

Welcome to the Observatory Project.

My name is Luke, and I created CosmicByNight to share my astrophotography with people around the world.

Every wallpaper in this store begins as a real image captured through a telescope. What started as a fascination with the night sky has grown into a long-term mission: to capture the beauty of the universe and share it with others through astrophotography.

Why CosmicByNight Exists

CosmicByNight was created to make real astrophotography accessible as high-quality desktop and mobile wallpapers. Instead of using generic space artwork, every image is based on actual astronomical observations and processing work.

When you purchase a wallpaper, you're supporting future imaging projects and helping expand the collection of objects available through the store.

The Long-Term Goal

My long-term goal is to build a dedicated observatory that will allow me to capture deeper, higher-quality images of galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters throughout the year.

An observatory would provide:

  • More imaging opportunities
  • Longer integration times
  • Better image quality
  • More advanced astrophotography projects
  • New wallpaper collections for the community

Current Journey

CosmicByNight is still at the beginning of its journey.

Every image captured, every product released, and every customer who supports the store helps move this project forward.

Current milestones include:

  • Launching the CosmicByNight store
  • Releasing desktop and mobile wallpaper collections
  • Capturing deep-sky objects through astrophotography
  • Building a growing community of astronomy enthusiasts

Future Targets

Future imaging targets may include:

  • Lagoon Nebula
  • Eagle Nebula
  • Whirlpool Galaxy
  • Horsehead Nebula
  • North America Nebula
  • Heart Nebula
  • Soul Nebula
  • Veil Nebula

As new objects are captured and processed, they may become future wallpaper releases.

Thank You

Thank you for supporting CosmicByNight.

Whether you've purchased a wallpaper, followed on social media, joined the email list, or simply visited the store, you're helping support a growing astrophotography project and a dream of building a dedicated observatory for exploring the night sky.

Clear skies,

Luke

Founder, CosmicByNight 

 

Project Milestones 

Current Progress

✅ CosmicByNight Founded

✅ Shopify Store Launched

✅ First Wallpaper Collection Released

✅ First Sale

✅ First Promotional TikTok Posted

✅ First 1,000 TikTok Views

⬜ First Customer Review

⬜ First Non-Family Sale

⬜ First 10 Customers

⬜ First Equipment Upgrade Funded

⬜ Observatory Fund Created

⬜ Observatory Construction Begins

⬜ Observatory First Light 

 

My current astrophotography setup includes:

🔭 Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope

💻 Image Processing Software:

  • Siril

  • Lightroom Mobile

  • Additional editing tools as needed

🌌 Current Focus:

  • Galaxies

  • Nebulae

  • Star Clusters

Every image released through CosmicByNight is captured and processed using this equipment as I continue improving my astrophotography skills and expanding the project.