Peter Zelinka turned a DSLR purchase in 2014 into a full-time career in astrophotography and nightscape instruction, documenting his transformation from IT technician to road-trip adventurer and then to instructor of thousands through his Deep Space Course and online tutorials. His teaching emphasizes clear workflows—from gear selection and star tracking to post-processing—and his field workshops take participants to remote dark-sky sites for immersive experience. Through his adventure-driven background and educational outreach, he inspires both newcomers and seasoned imagers to explore the cosmos confidently and creatively.
Astrophotographer & Nature Photographer
Workshop Leader & Educator (“Deep Space Course”, Star Tracker Tutorials)
Over the past 5 years I've been using the SpaceCat 51mm telescope for most of my deep space imagery. The wide field of view allows me to capture large regions of space, and showcase the phenomenal...
