KENNETH NAIFF
Astrophotography
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As a small boy, in England, I observed orbiting Sputnik through a small telescope in 1957 – the start of my life-long interest in astronomy. During my 24 year tenure at General Instrument Corporation as a Senior Director of Technology I was the recipient of numerous technology awards including 7 U.S. patents. I’ve been a guest speaker at numerous civic groups, photography clubs and universities including the New Mexico State University at Las Cruses, and Wichita State University.
The appeal of astrophotography is multi-faceted: I enjoy camping out under moonless and cloudless skies in remote locations while viewing and photographing deep space. The technical challenges and complexity of capturing very faint objects appeals to my engineering interests and background. I hope my images will provoke questions, especially from children, so they may gain some insight into the awe-inspiring objects, which our eyes cannot grasp in the star-studded Milky Way and beyond.
For more information on the technical aspects of his work check out his website.
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Clear, dark night skies, specialized cameras, telescopes, and mounts as well as sophisticated software are the essential elements to create scientifically accurate and artistically stunning images of deep space objects.
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The Universe is inspirational. These vast expanses of space contain deep space objects ... nebulae, galaxies, star clusters ...that are colorful, dynamic, and thought-provoking. Knowing I can capture this beauty for others to enjoy is what inspires me.
Kenneth Naiff Gallery
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HOW TO ORDER PRINTS
Prices include shipping to anywhere in the lower 48 states.
To order a photograph printed on aluminum, call the gallery at 480-265-8991 to place your order.
Please provide the listed order number (#145-nnn) for the size you wish to order, your shipping information, and credit card details.
If you are interested in sizes or images not listed, contact Ken directly at darkskyimages@cox.net
Orion Nebula
Located in the Orion Constellation 1,300 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 1,080 minutes (18 hours)
Scientific color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
20” x 24” (145-15) - $495
24” x 30” (145-16) - $895
Witch Head Nebula
Located in the Eridanus Constellation 1,000 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 820 minutes (13 hours, 40 minutes)
Conventional color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
20” x 30” (145-17) - $630
24” x 36” (145-18) - $1,065
Horsehead & Flame Nebula
Located in the Orion Constellation 1,500 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 1,860 minutes (31 hours)
Scientific color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
24” x 24” (145-4) - $680
30” x 30” (145-5) - $1,090
36” x 36” (145-6) - $1,355
40” x 40” (145-7) - $1,850
Andromeda Galaxy
Located in the Andromeda Constellation 2,500,000 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 1,020 minutes (17 hours)
Conventional color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
20” x 30” (145-12) - $630.00
Rosette Nebula
Located in the Monoceros Constellation 4,900 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 885 minutes (14 hours, 45 minutes)
Scientific color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
24” x 36” (145-1) - $1,065
30” x 40” (145-2) - $1,375
40” x 50” (145-3) - $2,325
Pleiades Open Star Cluster
Located in the Taurus Constellation 400 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 183 minutes (3 hours, 3 minutes)
Conventional color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
20” x 24” (145-13) - $495.00
24” x 30” (145-14) - $895.00
Rho Ophiuchus Cloud Complex
Located in the Ophiuchus Constellation 460 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 1,320 minutes (22 hours)
Conventional color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
24” x 24” (145-8) - $680
30” x 30” (145-9) - $1,090
36” x 36” (145-10) - $1,355
40” x 40” (145-11) - $1,850
California Nebula
Located in the Perseus Constellation 1,000 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 395 minutes (6 hours, 35 minutes)
Conventional color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
24” x 36” (145-19) - $1,065
30” x 45” (145-20) - $1,765
Veil Nebula
Located in the Cygnus Constellation 2,100 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 2160 minutes (36 hours)
Scientific color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
24” x 30” (145-XX) - $1025
40’ x 50” (145-XX) - $2955
Running Man
Located in the Orion Constellation 1,000 light years from Earth Total Exposure 700 minutes (11 hours, 40 minutes)Scientific color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
30” x 30” (145-XX) - $1305
36” x 36” (145-XX) - $1830
40” x 40” (145-XX) - $2525
Triangulum
Located in the Triangulum Constellation 2,300,000 light years from EarthTotal Exposure – 320 minutes (5 hours, 20 minutes)
Conventional color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
24” x 30” (145-XX) - $1025
24” x 36” (145-XX) - $1185
30” x 40” (145-XX)- $1520
Whirlpool Galaxy
Located in the Canes Venatici Constellation 31,000,000 light years from EarthConventional color palette
Metal prints for this piece are available in the following sizes:
30” x 30” (145-XX) - $1305
36” x 36” (145-XX) - $1830
40” x 40” (145-XX) - $2525