Simone Curzi is an astrophotographer celebrated for his detailed deep-sky mosaics, dust complexes, and wide-field nebular work created with William Optics optics. His artistic approach blends scientific accuracy with immersive visual storytelling, producing images that have earned major international recognition, including NASA APOD, the nPAE World Champion title, multiple ASIWeek selections, and the European AstroFest 2025 Award. As a PixInsight instructor, event organizer, and active member of both the ShaRA Team and the Associazione Astrofili Forca Canapine, he teaches advanced processing techniques and supports community-driven collaboration. Simone also works closely with manufacturers and institutions on equipment testing, educational outreach, and dark-sky initiatives, helping elevate both the creative and technical frontiers of modern astrophotography.
Astrophotographer – ShaRA Team & Associazione Astrofili Forca Canapine
Organizer of the Sibillini AstroFest
PixInsight Instructor
Judge for ZWO ASI – AstroIMG
Small Frame, Big Ambition — My Nights with the UltraCat 76
Unboxing & First Impressions
In the signature red-and-black UltraCat livery, the telescope arrives in a padded, well-finished carry case, with a numbered certificate and a quality-control checklist signed before shipping.
Inside you’ll find:
Optical tube with 30th Anniversary CNC rings and engravings
Vixen/Arca-Swiss dovetail bar
Sensor Tilt Xterminator rotator
Bahtinov-mask front cap
