Reviews, comparisons and overviews of the best gear for astrophotography
Celestron debuts its first smart telescope, the Celestron Origin Intelligent Home Observatory, priced at $3999. Equipped with a 6″ RASA Telescope at f/2.2 on a Nexstar Evolution mount, it targets the premium segment of the smart telescope market. Operated through the Celestron Origin APP over … Continue readingCelestron Origin: Best high-end Smart Telescope in 2024?
With many smart telescopes already on the market and more on the way, it’s becoming a challenge to decide which smart telescope best suits your individual needs. In this Best Buy guide, I compare the Unistellar EVscope v2, Unistellar Equinox 2, Vaonis Stellina, Vaonis Vespera … Continue readingSmart Telescopes: Best Buy Guide 2024
The ZWO FF80 quadruplet telescope consistently produces well-corrected, round stars and sharp views, without the need for a field flattener. Mounting a camera and filter wheel is effortless with the included adapters, and precise framing is facilitated by the manual rotator. The dual-speed RAP focuser … Continue readingZWO FF80 Telescope Review + First Light!
The Vaonis Vespera Smart Telescope emerges as a celestial delight for astronomy enthusiasts, skillfully blending aesthetics and functionality. Crafted with an exquisite design, it surpasses competitors in visual appeal, making it a potential living room centerpiece. The high-quality quadruplet lens and Sony’s IMX462 sensor capture … Continue readingVaonis Vespera Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
For those seeking a detailed side-by-side examination of ZWO’s Seestar S50 and Dwarflab’s Dwarf II Smart Telescopes, look no further. In this blog, I compare both telescopes by photographing the Sun, Moon, Andromeda Galaxy, and Eastern Veil Nebula, employing identical capturing methods and exposure times … Continue readingSeestar S50 vs Dwarf II Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
The Seestar S50 Smart Telescope is an impressive and budget-friendly choice for aspiring astrophotographers and beginners. Priced at just $499, the Seestar S50 offers a camera-equipped telescope on a tracking mount, enabling effortless observation and imaging of celestial wonders like the Sun, Moon, and Deep-Sky … Continue readingSeestar S50 Smart Telescope Review + Tutorial
The DWARF II smart telescope is a fantastic choice for those interested in astrophotography, birdwatching, or animal photography on a budget. Its user-friendly mobile app makes it easy to use. While it may not have the very best optics, it provides an effortless way to … Continue readingDWARF II Smart Telescope REVIEW: Best $500 Telescope and Spotting Scope?
Are you conisdering to remote control your astrophotography equipment, but find it challenging to choose between a mini-PC or ZWO’s ASIAIR Plus? Then you’ve come to the right blog! The choice between the ZWO’s ASIAIR Plus and a mini-PC hinges on individual needs and equipment. … Continue readingZWO ASIAIR Plus vs. Mini-PC: A Comprehensive Comparison
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?