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The Best Astrophotography Competitions
If you are an astrophotographer, you might be interested in entering some of the many astrophotography competitions and contests that are...
Feb 15, 20245 min read


Must see astronomical events to look out for in 2024!
Discover the amazing celestial events that will light up the 2024 night sky, from eclipses and meteor showers to comets and conjunctions!
Dec 31, 202312 min read


An introduction to back focus for beginners to astrophotography
Backfocus. It's a term you've probably heard of. But what is it, why does it matter, and how do you set it correctly for your equipment?
Dec 28, 20235 min read


How to take photos of the night sky using your digital camera
How to choose the best camera settings and lenses, compose your shot, and process your images.
Oct 20, 202310 min read


Top 10 Essential Items for Your Astrokit
A list of 10 essential items you should have but didn’t know you needed.
Sep 13, 20235 min read


How to Polar Align a Tracking Mount in the Southern Hemisphere
Polar alignment is a process of aligning the axis of an equatorial mount with the south celestial pole (SCP), which is the point in the sky
Sep 3, 20237 min read


What are the best digital cameras for astrophotography?
Astrophotography is the art of capturing the beauty and wonder of the night sky. Whether you want to photograph the Milky Way, the moon,...
Aug 31, 20235 min read


How to measure distances of objects in the night sky with your fingers and hands
Have you ever wondered how big the moon is, or how far apart the stars are? If you are a stargazer, you might be curious about the size...
Aug 17, 20234 min read


Discover the Sun: 15 illuminating facts to brighten your day
Did you know it rains on the Sun? Here are 15 facts about the Sun you need to know!
Aug 11, 20236 min read


SNR in Astrophotography: What is it and how to improve it
Astrophotography is a fascinating hobby that allows us to capture the beauty and wonder of the night sky. However, it is also a...
Jun 25, 20236 min read


Is the Quattro 150P good for astrophotography? Yes, and here's an in-depth review why
Sky-watcher has added a new photographic Newtonian telescope to their range, the Quattro 150P and Sky-watcher Australia sent me one to test!
May 24, 20238 min read


Reviewing Astro Night's astronomy torches
If your goal is to be a social astro-butterfly, I cannot express the importance of investing in a high-quality torch with a red light...
Mar 18, 20234 min read


Automation and acquisition software
Automation and acquisition software allows you to connect and control your astrophotography equipment such as camera, focuser, dome or...
Nov 9, 20223 min read


Discover Space: 20 cosmic facts that are out of this world
Large space mountains, pulsar planets and sulfuric acid rain.. These are some interesting things found in Space.
Aug 8, 20225 min read


Reviewing Skywatcher's 150/750 F5 Newtonian
I began my astrophotography journey in 2020 when I purchased my first telescope, a Skywatcher Black Diamond 150/750 Newtonian. Which,...
May 22, 20224 min read


Reviewing ZWO's ASI533MC Pro Astronomy Camera
Whenever I see a post on social media asking for recommendations on which dedicated astrophotography camera to buy, I respond, in caps,...
Apr 7, 20223 min read


German Equatorial Mounts: What you need to know!
Computerised German equatorial mounts (GEM) are used to track the night sky. They do this by moving on an axis, parallel to the axis of...
Apr 7, 20223 min read
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