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)
Are you getting confused by the many different types of glass used in refractor telescopes that are available today? Well, I was too so I did some research. The biggest challenge when building refractor telescopes is to reduce or completely eliminate chromatic aberration which creates … Continue readingED vs APO Refractor Telescopes!? FPL-51 vs FPL-53 vs FCD-100!?
AGA = Agena Astro; HPS = High Point Scientific; AST = Astroshop. Read my blog on beginner astrophotography mounts here.
We are in the last month of galaxy season, that magical time from March till the end of May, when constellations that are highest in the night sky at midnight point away from our own Milkyway. This gives us Astro-geeks with telescopes the opportunity to … Continue readingMay 2023: Deep Sky Objects with a Telescope you DON’T want to miss!