Nik Szymanek is an Essex-based amateur astronomer and prolific astrophotographer, well known for his deep sky images and contributions to education and public outreach.

Nik came in to the breakfast show today to have a chat about what he does and how he does it. Click below to listen again to the interview:

Nik recommends the following websites for people wanting to learn more:

Heavens Above – accurate information about satellites in your location

The World At Night – stunning nightscape photos

Astronomy Picture Of The Day – from the NASA website

If you want to see some of the amazing photos Nik has taken then head on over to his website at www.ccdland.net/a>.