Reviews, comparisons and overviews of the best gear for astrophotography
After six months of using the ZWO FF80 refractor telescope, I’m excited to share my experience and show you how this telescope performs in combination with my astrophotography gear. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I use the ZWO FF80 with my ZWO … Continue readingZWO FF80 Telescope, AM5, & ASIAIR Plus: 6-Month Review & Step-by-Step Setup Tutorial!
Smart telescopes are transforming the field of astronomy, making it more accessible and affordable than ever. Two notable models in the $500 price range are the Seestar S50 and the Dwarf 3, both equipped with cutting-edge features. While each telescope has been reviewed separately in … Continue readingDwarf 3 vs Seestar S50 Smart Telescope Comparison Review
Smart telescopes like the Dwarf 3 are designed to make observing and photographing the Sun, the Moon, wildlife, and deep-sky objects like distant nebulae and galaxies enjoyable, straightforward, and hassle-free. Simply set it up, connect wirelessly to the app on your smartphone or tablet, choose … Continue readingDwarf 3 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
Finding the perfect astrophotography camera can be challenging. Over the years, I regularly used and evaluated different ZWO cameras, considering crucial factors like read noise, quantum efficiency, dynamic range, and specific requirements for planetary or deep-sky astrophotography. In this blog, I’ll explain crucial factors to … Continue readingBest ZWO cameras for planetary imaging and deep-sky (DSO) astrophotography
*Last table update: August 2024. ZWO = AGA = Agena Astro. HPS = High Point Scientific. AS = Astroshop.eu. Read my blog about the latest ZWO color cameras (planetary and deep-sky) here. If you’re unsure how to interpret camera specifications, check out this blog. Here’s … Continue readingzwo cameras comparison table
At the time of writing, Dwarflab has just unveiled their latest smart telescope, the Dwarf 3! It’s now available for pre-order at around 454 euros (500 US dollars) with a release date set for late September 2024. Dwarflab made waves in the astrophotography world back … Continue readingDwarf 3 Smart Telescope Announced by Dwarflab! Worth it?
Sky-Watcher just announced they will be joining the the strain wave telescope mount club with their lightweight 100i and 150i Telescope mounts! So let’s take a look at the features of these new mounts and compare them to other harmonic drive mounts that are already … Continue readingNEW Sky-Watcher 100i and 150i Strain Wave mounts announced!
Harmonic Drive Mounts are on the rise, due to their lightweight design, lack of counterweights, and improved connectivity as compared to classic German equatorial mounts. In the realm of affordability, the ZWO AM3 and the upcoming Sky-Watcher 100i (available from July 2024) stand out as … Continue readingBest Harmonic Drive Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024
After a thorough review of eight telescope mounts, the Celestron Advanced VX (USA, EU) and the Sky-Watcher HEQ5 Pro (USA, EU) are recommended as excellent telescope mounts for starting astrophotography in 2024. These well-established options offer essential features like computerized control, autoguiding, periodic error control, ASCOM compatibility, … Continue readingBest Beginner Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024!
What advanced telescope mount is best suited to carry heavy, long focal length telescopes with reliable, sub-arcsecond tracking in 2024? If you decide to go with a time-tested classic equatorial mount, the SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro is still one of the best and most affordable options … Continue readingBest Advanced Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography in 2024