How to setup Autoguiding (PHD2)

In this video, I’ll show you how to set up PHD2 to start autoguiding. If you’re looking for a guidescope and guidecamera, check out this blog to learn more.

Live Moon Phase & Lunar Eclipse Dashboard

CategoriesNight Sky UpdatesPosted onMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025AuthorAstroforum

🌕Welcome to the Lunar Dashboard🌕 The Moon is one of the most fascinating objects in our sky—constantly changing, always inspiring. This page provides real-time updates on the current moon phase, its position relative to the Sun, and upcoming moon phases and lunar eclipses. Whether you’re … Continue readingLive Moon Phase & Lunar Eclipse Dashboard

🌸 The Best Spring Deep-Sky Objects to Photograph — By Constellation and Date

CategoriesNight Sky UpdatesPosted onMay 20, 2025May 21, 2025AuthorAstroforum

In each constellation below, you’ll find some of the best deep-sky objects to observe and/or photograph during spring with a telescope, including their common names and catalogue numbers (e.g., Messier or NGC). The approximate angular size of each object is provided in arcminutes (‘) or … Continue reading🌸 The Best Spring Deep-Sky Objects to Photograph — By Constellation and Date

Does Telescope Aperture Really Matter? YES — Here’s Why!

CategoriesGetting started, TelescopesPosted onMay 14, 2025May 24, 2025AuthorAstroforum

How much does your telescope’s aperture really matter? Is bigger always better? These are questions I get all the time. And the short answer is: yes, aperture matters—a lot. But there’s more nuance to it than just “bigger equals better.” In this post, we’ll explore … Continue readingDoes Telescope Aperture Really Matter? YES — Here’s Why!