Get ready for an exciting tour of the dazzling celestial events visible to the naked eye in July 2023! With summer in full swing, especially in the northern hemisphere, our nights may be short but pleasantly warm. It’s the perfect time to unwind on the … Continue readingSaturn, Jupiter, Supermoon, and Meteor Shower Await! Don’t Miss Out on July’s 2023 Spectacular Astronomy Events
Webb has met or exceeded every expectation since its December 25, 2021 launch! In April 2022, teams completed the initial alignment of Webb’s four powerful onboard science instruments, and each instrument began delivering crisp, well-focused images and clear data. For the next two months, science … Continue readingJames Webb’s First Year of Science: What did we learn?
As an astrophotographer living under urban skies, finding the best light pollution filter for astrophotography often depends on individual preferences and the specific objects one aims to capture. For those interested in capturing true color images of deep sky objects while effectively blocking common sources … Continue readingBest light pollution and narrowband filters for astrophotography?
What are the key distinctions between ZWO’s latest planetary cameras, namely the ASI662MC and the ASI678MC? The ASI678MC provides a superior resolution, a higher frame rate (FPS), and reduced read noise at an additional cost of $50. On the other hand, the ASI662MC offers a … Continue readingZWO Color cameras for planetary imaging: ASI678MC vs ASI662MC?
When I initially delved into my astrophotography hobby, one of my immediate aspirations was to point my telescope at the moon and planets in our very own solar system. I vividly remember those initial encounters, where I caught my first glimpses of the moon’s craters, … Continue readingPlanetary cameras explained: Resolution, pixel size, frames per second, read noise, and more!
I found the Oasis Electronic Focuser from Astroasis to be user-friendly during installation, and my initial tests have produced positive outcomes. This focuser seamlessly integrates with popular Astro software through ASCOM, allowing for effortless control, and can be controlled via smartphone. I evaluated both the … Continue readingNew Oasis Electronic Focuser: Unboxing & First tests (Astroasis)
Accurate polar alignment is crucial for achieving optimal results in astrophotography. While it is commonly associated with nighttime observations, there is a method that allows for polar alignment during the day using the Sun. However, it is important to exercise caution and have the appropriate … Continue readingHow to Polar Align your Telescope Mount during the Day: A Step-by-Step Guide
What is the best camera for astrophotography? Well, that really depends on what you want to photograph. In this v/blog, I’ll get into the kind of objects (Moon, Planets, Deep-sky) you want to capture and how this affects the kind of camera specifications you’ll need … Continue readingAstrophotography cameras explained: Resolution, pixel size, read noise, quantum efficiency, and more
Discover the wonders of the night sky in June 2023, and get ready to be amazed by what the universe has in store for you. Despite the shortest night of the year approaching in the northern hemisphere due to the summer solstice on June 21, … Continue readingNight Sky June 2023 (naked-eye): Goodbye Venus and Mars – Hello Saturn and Jupiter + two meteor showers!
Check out that new supernova called SN2023IXF in the outer spiral arm of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101)! Here’s a before ( March 8, 2023) and after picture (May 23, 2023) I took of the pinwheel Galaxy (M101). The supernova explosion actually happened 21 million years … Continue readingNew Supernova Visible in a Galaxy far far away! (SN2023IXF, M101)