Reviews, comparisons and overviews of the best gear for astrophotography
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?
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)
AGA = Agena Astro; HPS = High Point Scientific; AST = Astroshop. Read my blog on beginner astrophotography mounts here.
You probably clicked on this v/blog to hear my thoughts on the ZWO AM5 – the latest Harmonic Drive Mount from ZWO. After having used it for a couple of sessions, I’m very impressed by the ZWO AM5 mount. It is very lightweight, doesn’t require … Continue readingZWO AM5 Mount Review
*payload without = payload without using a counterweight; payload with = payload with a counterweight; HC = Hand Controller. Links are affiliate links to Agena Astro (USA), High Point Scientific (USA2), and Astroshop (EU); telescope shops that can be trusted! Check out the full v/blog … Continue readingHarmonic Drive Mounts Table
Last Updated: June, 2023 *If you’d like to learn more about my research and calculations for the popularity ranking mentioned in this Table, please click here for a full explanation.
I’ve conducted an in-depth analysis of 78,645 Astro-pictures taken by 8090 astrophotographers and the telescopes they use. My main findings are that the Celestron Edge HD and RASA telescope series are the most popular, followed closely by the Sky-Watcher Esprit 100 ED and the Astro-Tech … Continue readingThe Most Popular Telescopes for Astrophotography: Insights from 78645 AstroPictures!
I had the opportunity to test the ZWO ASI678MC planetary camera, which was kindly provided by ZWO, and my initial impressions are quite positive. Being the most affordable option in the new ZWO lineup with the latest Sony sensor, the ASI678MC incorporates Starvis 2 technology, … Continue readingZWO ASI678MC Review & First Light Pictures
I have been imaging with my ASI1600MM Pro camera for almost three years now and I was completely blown away by the high-quality images of the ASI1600MM Pro from the start. But I decided to upgrade to the newer (and more expensive) ASI2600MM Pro for … Continue readingFrom ASI1600MM to ASI2600MM Astrocamera: Worth it?