A gynecologist with a telescope tries to photograph stars in Times Square. What could go wrong?
A telescope, a camera and a dream. One doctor's ambitious quest to journey across the globe to meet and image with the world's greatest astrophotographers, and all while trying to pull off the impossible in Times Square. 'Space Chasers' is an action-adventure travel documentary that takes viewers on an exhilarating journey through the captivating world of amateur astrophotography. Dr. Steven Swancoat, an Ob/Gyn turn filmmaker, travels the globe meeting and imaging with some of the world's greatest astrophotographers and all while trying to pull off an impossible "Astro Imaging" mission in Times Square New York.
Cinematography
Stunning astrophotography that'll ruin your phone camera for you.
Direction
Swancoat's genuine wonder is infectious—no detached narrator here.
Director
Steven Swancoat
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Swancoat's dual identity as OB/GYN and filmmaker mirrors the documentary's theme: life's messiest, most chaotic moments coexist with profound creation.
The 'impossible Times Square shot' represents a growing astrophotography movement reclaiming night skies from urban sprawl—one long exposure at a time.
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