I’ve had a passion for the night sky for as long as I can remember. I first looked through the eyepiece of a telescope when I was around eight years old. I still recall the immediate sense of depth it gave me—it was striking. Just like the infinitely small, the vastness of the universe had always been hidden from view, and suddenly, it was revealing itself.

Fast forward nearly 40 years… After moving to a remote region with skies nearly untouched by light pollution, I’ve found myself returning to that passion I had set aside when I left Europe. This time, thanks to technological advances, I’ve decided to dive into astrophotography. I had dabbled in it during my teenage years, but back then, the required equipment—photo lab, mount, optics—was well beyond my reach.

Some people buy a motorcycle or a sports car to reconnect with the dreams of their youth. For me, that yearning led to the creation of an astronomical observatory.

Technology has come a long way and has become relatively more accessible. Discovering the night sky today is above all an exercise in precision and patience. The hours I now spend processing data have replaced the hours once spent in the darkroom.

It’s the capture of ancient light—light emitted long before humankind existed—confronting us with the fleeting nature of our own existence. It’s becoming fully aware of what constantly surrounds us, invisible yet ever-present. On a human scale, it is one of the few things that feels almost immutable, and yet is ever-changing.

It’s also a continuous journey of learning, striving for better mastery of my tools—a progression revealed with every image I take.

I invite you to join me on this motionless journey.