Amateur Astronomer Sets Up Camera in Backyard, Snaps Stunning Space Photos 1,350 Light-Years Away

Russell Atkin. See SWNS story SWOCastronomer. An amateur UK astronomer has shared some of his proudest works after photographing incredible space scenes from his own BACK GARDEN. Russell Atkin, 52, took up astronomy eight years ago - and has shared some of his most incredible photographs taken from his own back garden.Russell, who lives in Woodseats, Sheffield, said he has been “fascinated by stars and planets” since childhood and has photographed a range of incredible sights using his high-tech telescopes. The pictures show some of his most eye-catching captures from the past few years - including his own top picks, the stunning Pleiades star cluster and the famous Orion Nebula.

An amateur astronomer has taken some incredible photos of space 1,350 light years away—from his back garden.

Russell Atkin, 52, took up astronomy eight years ago, but has been forced to stargaze closer from home this year.