On this page, you’ll find tips and tutorials for astrophotography such as how to set up your astrophotography equipment, how to track and image objects in the night sky, and how to process your images using various software tools.
With the upcoming Solar Eclipse, I’ve explored how to take pictures of the Sun using a DSLR camera and two affordable smart telescopes: the Seestar S50 and the Dwarf II. In my detailed comparison and tutorial blog, I share all the interesting details of my … Continue readingSolar Eclipse Test: DSLR vs Seestar S50 vs Dwarf II | Photography Tips!
Ever wondered how to process your Astro pictures in Pixinsight? And how to integrate your narrowband (Ha) with broadband (RGB) pictures? In this comprehensive Pixinsight tutorial, I offer a step-by-step walkthrough covering the entire process, from stacking and pre-processing your images in a linear state … Continue readingPixInsight Full Tutorial | HA-RGB | Step-by-Step | Photoshop Tips
Meteor showers aren’t just stunning to watch; they’re also fantastic for photography. Here’s how you can capture these celestial events in all their glory. What Causes Meteor Showers? Meteor showers occur when Earth passes close to a comet’s debris path. They’re named after the constellation … Continue readingCapturing Meteor Showers Through Photography: Tips for Beginners
Let’s talk about how to capture stunning photographs of the Milky Way. By the end of this post, you will have a good understanding of the necessary gear, ideal conditions, planning tools, and camera settings required to photograph the Milky Way with your camera. Let’s … Continue readingThe ultimate guide to photographing the Milkyway
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
If you’re lucky enough to own a ZWO AM5 mount, you’re probably aware that you can control that mount in four different ways with; (1) a hand controller, (2) your smartphone by using the ASI mount App; (3) your PC/Laptop using an ASCOM driver, and … Continue readingControlling the ZWO AM5 Mount over WiFi, USB & HC | Tutorial
Are you wondering why your Moon pictures are blurry? Well, first of all you want to put your camera and telelens on a stable tripod and work with a remote shutter, a remote APP, or a 10-second countdown when taking your Moon picture. This avoids … Continue readingMoon Photography for Beginners – How to photograph the moon with a Nikon or Canon DSLR Camera
In this blog, I’ll attempt to answer the 10 most frequently asked questions you guys have asked me over the past couple of years about astrophotography cameras. 1. Can I use my DSLR camera or smartphone for astrophotography? This is a basic question I get … Continue readingASTROPHOTOGRAPHY cameras: top 10 questions answered!