Publications - Images

I began my Astrophotographic Journey in mid-2019. I was soon getting images, but those images were not very good. For the next couple of years, I worked to improve my image capture skills as well as my image processing skills. My results slowly improved.

Beginning in 2022, a strange thing began to happen. My images were getting published! There is no greater honor for an Astrophotographer than to have their work validated through publication.

I will use this page to document those publications.

1) Astronomy Magazine Magazine, Jan 2022 Issue

  • Calwell 49 - The Rosette Nebula

  • The cover story was “101 Must-See Cosmic Objects.” Object 6 was the Rosette Nebula, and my image was used!

  • The imaging Project can be seen HERE.

3)Sky & Telescope Magazine, June 2022 Issue

  • SH2-170, The Little Rosette Nebula

  • Published in the Gallery Section

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

Cover of "Sky & Telescope" magazine, June 2022 edition, featuring an abstract colored illustration of black holes colliding. The main headline reads "When Black Holes Collide: Insights from Gravitational Waves." Additional article titles include "Astrophotography: Palettes for Deep-Sky Imaging," "Solar System Challenge: Guess That Object," and "Merging Spirals: Observe Interacting Galaxies."

2) Astronomy Magazine, May 2022 Issue

  • Messier 27 - The Dumbbell Nebula

  • This image was highlighted in the Reader’s Gallery Section with an excellent summary of the image. This is the second image I have had published so far in 2022!

  • The imaging Project can be seen HERE.

4) BBC The Sky at Night, August 2022 Digital Issue

  • NGC 2359 - Thor’s Helmet

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

6) Sky & Telescope Magazine, October 2022 Issue

  • NGC 700 - The North America Nebula

  • This was published as an amazing 2-page “centerfold” Spread!

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

5) Astronomy Magazine, September 2022 Issue

  • IC 1396/1396A - The Elephant’s Trunk - Widefield.

  • This was published as part of an article on the objects of Summer.

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

7) BBC Sky At Night, October 2022 Issue

  • Messier 13 - The Great Hercules Cluster

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

Cover of "Sky at Night" magazine, October 2022 issue, features NASA's Artemis rocket against a dark sky with the moon visible. Headlines discuss Artemis mission, solar eclipse guide, stargazing tips, lunar history, and astro imaging equipment review.
Magazine page featuring articles on the Flame Nebula and M13 Hercules Cluster with images of celestial objects and astrophotography equipment details.

8) Astronomy Magazine, November 2022 Issue

  • NGC 4565 - The Needle Galaxy

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

Cover of the November 2022 issue of "Astronomy" magazine featuring the title "The Future of Astronomy Starts Here!" with a space background. Highlighted topics include lunar eclipse, black holes, dark matter, exoplanets, Leonid meteors, and astronomy education. Bonus online content code is noted.
Needle Galaxy (NGC 4565) viewed edge-on, surrounded by stars, with text detailing the image description and capture details.

9) Amateur Astrophotography Magazine, November 2022. Issue #106

  • IC 1396A - The Elephant’s Trunk

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

Cover of Amateur Astrophotography magazine issue 106 featuring an image of the Tarantula Nebula by Sean Lian. Sponsored by 365 Astronomy. URL: www.amateurastrophotography.com.
Cover of 'Amateur Astrophotography' magazine issue 111 featuring a vivid nebula image with bright red and blue hues against a starry background. The cover mentions a sponsorship by 365Astronomy and includes a website link: amateurastrophotography.com.
IC 1396A Elephant's Trunk Nebula with technical information overlay. The nebula features vibrant colors, with a prominent trunk-like feature in the center, surrounded by stars. Text includes capture details such as equipment and settings used.

10) Amateur Astrophotography Magazine, April 9, 2023. Issue #11

  • A profile was published on my and my imaging work!

  • IC 1396A - The Elephant’s Trunk

  • Images included:

    • M16 (The Eagle Nebula)

    • M63 (The Sunflower Nebula)

    • NGC 6888 (The Crescent Nebula)

    • M27 (The Dumbbell Nebula)

    • C49 (The Rosette Nebula)

    • NGC 7000 (The North America Nebula)

    • M57 ((The Ring Nebula), and

    • NGC 4565 (The Needle Galaxy).

11) NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2023

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) in space, showing blue, green, and orange colors against a starry background.

12) Sky & Telescope Magazine, September 2023 Issue

  • My Reprocess of Messier 27 - The Dumbbell Nebula

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

"Sky & Telescope" magazine cover featuring a nebula, September 2023 issue, with articles on the radio sky, asteroids, and Saturn. Main headline: "Ramble Through September Skies"
Deep space image of the Dumbbell Nebula (M27) showing bluish shells of ionized hydrogen and oxygen expanding outward, creating a butterfly-like appearance. The background is a dark starry sky. Caption mentions details of the telescope and exposure time used, attributed to Patrick Cosgrove.

13) BBC Sky A Night Magazine, August 2023 Issue

  • My Reprocess of Messier 27 - The Dumbbell Nebula

  • Chosen as their “Picture of the Month”

  • They asked me to write 100 words of advise to new astrophotographers!

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

Magazine page featuring a photo of the Dumbbell Nebula, with equipment and photo details, including camera specs and exposure times, and photographer's tips for deep-sky imaging.

14) Orbital Today, July 3, 2025 Issue

  • My image of SH2-54

  • Chosen as their “Astrophotography Highlights”

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

  • Online version can be seen HERE.

A stunning image of the SH2-54 nebula in the Serpens constellation, captured by Cosgrove's Cosmos, showing a glowing nebula with dark clouds and bright stars.

15) Astronomy Magazine’s Picture-Of-The-Day for August 28,

  • My image of SH2-124

  • The imaging project post for this can be seen HERE.

  • The Astronomy Magazine;s link for this can be seen HERE.

Image of a colorful galaxy with bright central region and surrounding dust clouds, taken by Patrick A. Cosgrove.

16) BBC Sky At Night - October 2025

  • My image of SH2-54, The Serpent Nebula

  • The imaging project post can be viewed HERE.

A detailed photo of the Serpent Nebula showing swirling clouds of gas and dust in space, with bright stars scattered throughout.
October 2025 issue of Sky at Night magazine featuring a starry sky, mountain landscape, and a cluster of camera lenses, with headlines about cosmic masterpieces, gravitational waves, dark skies, and space exploration.

17) Amateur Astronomy Magazine - Fall 2025 - Issue #128

  • My image of LDN 1235, The Shark Nebula

  • The imaging project post can be viewed HERE.

18) Amateur Astronomy Magazine - Fall 2025 - Issue #128

  • My image of Messier 17, The Omega Nebula, in SHOrgb

  • The imaging project post can be viewed HERE.

19) BBC Sky At Night - November 2025

  • My image of Markarian’s Chain

  • The imaging project post can be viewed HERE.