Beautiful Space and Nebula Images From My Home to Yours
Astrophotography images on Aluminum (and other media)
Beautiful Space and Nebula Images From My Home to Yours
Astrophotography images on Aluminum (and other media)
Upcoming Art Shows and Events 2026
Michiana Astronomical Society Spring Star Party Harvesting Photons
Michiana Astronomical Society Spring Star Party Harvesting Photons
Michiana Astronomical Society Spring Star Party Harvesting Photons
Location:
TK Lawless Dark Sky Park
Thursday June 11th through Sunday June 14th 2026 Overnight event
Attention Stargazers and Astronomers! Come witness the awe inspiring night sky in South West Michigan. We at the Michiana Astronomical Society invite you to our 1st annual Mini Star party, Come see the stars and bring your telescope and harvest some spring photons! we will have Solar, Lunar, and deep sky viewing along with several astrophotographers. This will be an observation only event.
cost of this event is $40 for adults with early registration and $45 at the door under 18 is free and we also have day passes for $10
You do not need to have a telescope to attend but if you have one and need help, we are happy to give guidance.
email me @ jandm@spaceonmetal.com for more information and check the link for the registration form.
South Haven Center for the Arts Fair
Michiana Astronomical Society Spring Star Party Harvesting Photons
Michiana Astronomical Society Spring Star Party Harvesting Photons
Location:
Stanley Johnston Park, 202 Dyckman Ave, South Haven, MI 49090, USA
Jul 04, 2026, 10am-5pm and Jul 05, 2026, 10am-4pm
Spend some time on Independence day weekend in South Haven Michigan and browse through the universe and continue on to paintings, sculpture, photographs, jewelry and more from 120+ artists. Find a beautiful image from the universe on metal captured from my backyard maybe be one of the first to choose some of the best new limited quantity acrylic images. Come out and find something new and unique from our universe for your home or office and learn a little science. We will have the 2026 calendar and our brand new acrylic blocks available for purchase, we can't wait to celebrate the 4th with you!
Chesterton Art Fair
Michiana Astronomical Society Spring Star Party Harvesting Photons
Chesterton Art Fair
Location:
Dogwood Park at corner of 23rd Street and 1100 N in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, Indiana
Saturday and Sunday August 1st 10am-5pm, and 2nd 10am-4pm, CDT
In its 67th year, Chesterton Art Fair draws artists and patrons from all over the Midwest and beyond. Browse through the universe and continue on to paintings, sculpture, photographs, jewelry and more from 90+ artists. Find a beautiful image from the universe on metal captured from my backyard maybe be one of the first to choose some of the best new limited quantity acrylic images. Come out and find something new and unique from our universe for your home or office and learn a little science. We will have our brand new acrylic blocks available for purchase, we can't wait for you to join us!
Burr Ridge Art Fair
30th Annual West End Arts Festival
Chesterton Art Fair
Location:
701 Village Center Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Saturday and Sunday August 8th and 9th 10am-5pm, CDT
Burr Ridge Village Center plays host to a perfect summer day! Start with breakfast at the Center then begin browsing through paintings, sculpture, photographs, jewelry and more from 80 artists. Find a beautiful image from the universe on metal captured from my backyard maybe be one of the first to choose some of the best new limited quantity acrylic images. Come out and find something new and unique from our universe for your home or office and learn a little science. We will have the 2026 calendar and our brand new acrylic blocks available for purchase, we can't wait to see you there!
Lubeznik Arts Festival 2026
30th Annual West End Arts Festival
30th Annual West End Arts Festival
Location:
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
Michigan City, Indiana
Saturday and Sunday August 15th and 16th 10am-5pm, CDT
Currently in its 44th year, LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana! It takes place on LCA’s grounds, just steps away from Lake Michigan, to connect festivalgoers to the center’s dynamic programming and exhibitions. During this year’s festival, we’ll have 80+ artists, local food vendors, indoor exhibitions, family activities and live demos. LCA’s summer blockbuster exhibition will also be on display during the festival.
Find a beautiful image from the universe on metal captured from my backyard maybe be one of the first to choose some of the best new limited quantity acrylic images. Come out and find something new and unique from our universe for your home or office and learn a little science. We will have our brand new acrylic blocks available for purchase, we can't wait to see you there!
30th Annual West End Arts Festival
30th Annual West End Arts Festival
30th Annual West End Arts Festival
Location:
701 W. Burlington Ave.
La Grange, Illinois
Saturday and Sunday September 12th and 13th 10am-5pm, CDT
LaGrange Illinois celebrates its 30th anniversary Westend Arts Fair. Located on the grounds of Stone Avenue Station. With 50+ artists in attendance in the heart of downtown LaGrange IL come out for a beautiful weekend!
Bring the Beauty of the Universe Into Your Space
We invite you to explore our exclusive collection of backyard-captured astrophotography. Discover unique metal prints that reveal the hidden wonders of our cosmos, perfect for elevating any home or office decor. Meet the creator, learn the science behind the lens, and get exclusive first access to our brand-new, limited-edition acrylic blocks. Quantities are limited, so arrive early to secure your favorite piece. We look forward to seeing you!
Art In the Barn
Michiana Astronomical Society Star Party MSP16
Location:
Grounds of Good Shepherd Hospital - 450 W. Highway 22
Barrington, Illinois
Saturday and Sunday September 25th and 26th 10am-5pm, CDT
The 51st annual Art in the Barn juried fine art festival will be held the on the sprawling grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL, located 35 miles northwest of Chicago. This is an open-air event held in a collection of rustic barns and farm buildings as well as artist-provided tents. What began in 1974 as a modest art show has grown to be one of the most unique, high quality, and well-attended art festivals in the Chicago area with over 175 juried artists exhibiting their work. Art in the Barn has a rich history of drawing people and families together to enjoy the exhibition and sale of fine art as well as live music and entertainment, food from a variety of vendors, and children's art, all in a picturesque country setting
Discover the universe from a backyard perspective!
Join us to find a breathtaking, uniquely captured piece of cosmic art for your home or office. Learn the incredible science behind deep-space imaging and browse our stunning collection of vibrant metal prints.
Plus, be among the first to check out
our brand-new, limited-quantity acrylic blocks available for purchase! We can’t wait to see you there!
Michiana Astronomical Society Star Party MSP16
Michiana Astronomical Society Star Party MSP16
Location:
Potawatomi Wild Life Park
Tippecanoe Indiana
October 8th 2026 Through October 11th 2026
Overnight event
Attention Stargazers and Astronomers! Come witness the awe inspiring night sky in North West Indiana. We at the Michiana Astronomical Society invite you to our annual Star party, Come see the stars and bring your telescope! we will have Solar, Lunar, and deep sky viewing along with several astrophotographers. there will also be 2 guest speakers and a constellation show in the early evening. Come out for a weekend under the stars.
cost of this event is $40 for adults with early registration and $45 at the door under 18 is free and we also have day passes for $10
You do not need to have a telescope to attend and we are happy to help if you need.
email me @ jandm@spaceonmetal.com for a registration form.
Autumn Artisan Market at the American Factory
Autumn Artisan Market at the American Factory
Location:
Journeyman Distillery American Factory
258 South Campbell Street, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Saturday, November 21st & Sunday, November 22nd
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
Come see us at the Journeyman Distillery in Valparaiso Indiana and get an early start to the holiday season! Bring the family to learn a little about space and the universe and find that unique gift from the universe for that special someone. We will have the 2026 calendar and our brand new acrylic blocks available for purchase. With over 130 Artists at the show, there's something for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!
Christmas at Wings Artisan Market
Christmas at Wings Artisan Market
Autumn Artisan Market at the American Factory
Location:
Wings Event Center 3600 Van Rick Drive,
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Sat December 5th 2026 9am-4pm, Sun Dec 6th 2026 10am-4pm
Join us on the first weekend of December and get into the holiday season! Come out and find that special someone a unique one of a kind gift of art for your loved one from the universe! We will have the 2026 calendar and our brand new acrylic blocks available for purchase. With over 350 venders at the show, we can't wait to see you there!
The Universe for Your Wall
My main focus is astrophotography images printed on metal for your home or office. However, I do offer images on polystyrene and 12x18 street signs. Sizes for polystyrene are 7X10 inches and 12x18. Metal can be created up to a maximum of 40X60 inches Maximum size varies depending on image resolution. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for all orders.
Have a special request? Would you like a Sun or Moon to be imaged on a specific date? Contact me with your request and I will capture it, weather permitting.
The World of Astrophotography
The sky is full of beautiful, deep space objects that we cannot see with our naked eye, and can barely see visually through a telescope. This is where astrophotography comes in. These images have been taken in multiple sessions with many hours of time spent on each target. Here you can see the progression to the nebula images and space art that I have available for purchase.
These images have been taken with various cameras and filters. Sometimes I use a one shot color camera with a light pollution filter and other times I use a monochrome camera with Silicon II Oxygen III and Hydrogen alpha filters to bring out the color.
What is a Color Palette?
Imaging with a Mono camera requires the use of filters that allow only specific wavelengths of light to pass. The most common wavelengths of light are produced by the ionized gas from Hydrogen alpha (H) Sulfur II (S) and Oxygen III. The base images are then aligned and installed in the Red, Green, and Blue color channels in specific orders to achieve the desired color palette. The palettes are labeled in the order of the red, green, and blue which brings meaning to the labels: SHO, HSO, HOO, HSS, and SHH.
Who Is Marc Listello Astrophotography?
I am a U.S. Navy Veteran who has always loved the stars and astronomy. imaging nebulae, galaxies, and stars is my passion and I want to share it with you. The Universe offers some of the most beautiful and amazing things to see and photograph. Nothing is as incredible as a clear moonless night out at sea!
Marc Listello
Astronomy Calendar
2026 Astrophotography Calendar
12 of the best images that I have captured in Astrophotography put together in a beautiful 11x18 calendar