Reviews, comparisons and overviews of the best gear for astrophotography
I’ve owned the SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro mount for about 6 months and after engaging in 14 imaging sessions, it’s about time to write a decent user review. There are many things to like about the SkyWatcher EQ6R-Pro. The maximum payload capacity of 20kg (44lbs) allows you … Continue readingSkyWatcher EQ6R-pro: User review AFTER 6 MONTHS
I always believe that you should put your money where your mouth is! Buying astrophotography gear is quite expensive. Reviewing gear for a couple of imaging nights gives us a first impression, but buying and using it over time will give us the best impression. … Continue readingMy Astrophotography Gear
Are you looking for a reasonably affordable telescope for planetary imaging? I had the same question and decided to do some research. I’ve compared five planetary telescopes from $500 to $1250 on a number of criteria. The outcome is that the Classical Cassegrain 203/2436mm (F/12) … Continue readingBest Telescope for Planetary Imaging (<$1250) | Astrophotography
Are you considering to buy a Skywatcher EQ6-R PRO telescope mount? Then you have come to the right place :-). In this blog, I’ll share my first impressions of this telescope mount which arrived on my doorstep earlier this month. After using it for a … Continue readingSkywatcher EQ6-r pro: First light and first fight (first impressions) | Astrophotography
If you are wondering about the capabilities of the Meade LX85 telescope mount in terms of general use and automation, I strongly recommend you read through these two posts that were left on my YouTube channel by Garnett Leary. His conclusion is that the Meade … Continue readingMeade LX85 telescope mount – short review on user experiences and automation (ascom) options
It is always hard to make a decision on the most important piece of equipment you will need to buy for your astrophotography hobby. In the comparison table below, I compare some of the most popular mounts of some main features such as price, payload … Continue readingEquatorial Mount comparison table from $700 to $2000 including reported periodic error
Do you have some trouble deciding what telescope mount would be best suited to start your astrophotography hobby? Then you have come to the right blog! I’ll compare seven beginner level mounts on seven criteria that I think are essential when taking your first steps … Continue readingBest beginner telescope mount for astrophotography in 2020?
I’m Wido Oerlemans, a 46-year-old astrophotographer from the light-polluted lands of Utrecht, The Netherlands. My life orbits around my loving wife and two incredible daughters, aged 11 and 13. For many years, I journeyed through the academic life as an assistant professor in organizational psychology. … Continue readingAbout me
If you plan to start your astrophotography hobby, one of the first questions that probably comes to your mind is what kind of affordable telescope you should buy. There are many types of telescopes which can be quite overwhelming. The short answer to this question … Continue readingBest affordable telescope to start astrophotography in 2020?
Are you looking for an affordable advanced telescope mount to take your astrophotography hobby to the next level? Do you want to capture galaxies or guide accurately with heavier telescopes? Then this blog may contain useful information for you. I have compared the specs of … Continue readingBest advanced telescope mount for astrophotography in 2020?