Telescopes to Photograph the Planets – Comparison Table

Table updated: March 2024; AGA = Agena Astro; HPS = High Point Scientific; ATS = Astroshop *By using my affiliate link to purchase astrophotography gear, you support me with a small commission while paying the regular price at the webshop. Check the whole v/blog on … Continue readingTelescopes to Photograph the Planets – Comparison Table

My Astrophotography Gear

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

Meade LX85 telescope mount – short review on user experiences and automation (ascom) options

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

About me

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