Astrophotography involves capturing images of astronomical objects such as stars, galaxies, and planets. It is a deeply rewarding hobby that allows individuals to explore the vastness of the universe and capture its beauty through a camera lens or telescope. However, … Read More
Whether you’re taking a picture of the Moon on your smartphone, or taking a picture of a distant galaxy using a telescope, there are many different ways to capture the vast beauty of our universe, but can you make money … Read More
I’ve been doing astrophotography for several years now, and I’ve learned a few things along the way. So in this post I’ve lined up some of my top tips for those just starting out in the hobby.
Astroberry is a great way to take your astrophotography imaging to the next level, without spending too much money. The ASI Air Pro, for example, can cost 3x the amount that buying the gear for Astroberry would cost.
You don’t need to be a deep technical expert to get started with Astroberry, but there are some setup steps that you will need to do to get everything working. In this guide, I will walk you through how to download and install Astroberry step-by-step.
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) launched on 25th December 2021, after a series of delays. It was the most anticipated event in the world of astronomy, and with the hefty price tag of over $10 billion, it really needed to … Read More
The Rosette Nebula is an incredibly beautiful, and popular, deep sky astrophotography target. At its centre, is the open star cluster NGC2244, which is a handy guide to let you know you have the Rosette Nebula in the centre of the frame when imaging.
The Rosette Nebula is sometimes referred to as the Skull Nebula, as looking at it in a different orientation makes it appear as a skull rather than a rosette. It’s one of my favourite winter astrophotography targets that I return to year after year.
The Orion Nebula (M42) is arguably one of the most recognisable deep sky objects in the night sky, sitting in the most famous constellation of Orion. This diffuse nebula is a firm favourite for astrophotographers for many reasons. A wide-field … Read More
As with all things in astrophotography, there are many different ways you can approach building a deep sky astrophotography rig. As a starter you will need a camera, a telescope/lens, a mount with tripod, a power source, and a laptop with software to process your images.
Want to get into astrophotography but the cost of all the gear is holding you back? This post should help. I’ll be going through my cheap, beginners widefield setup for astrophotography. I hesitate to use the word cheap because astrophotography is expensive, which is why I’ll include prices.
I think we’ve all probably had one of those nights under the stars where everything has gone wrong and had the feeling of being completely unprepared for a clear night and getting ourselves in a mess. Well with the help … Read More