Our solar system is an awe-inspiring part of the universe. It is embedded within the vast expanse of the Milky Way’s Orion star cluster, about 27 thousand light years from the galactic center. But what is so special about our own cosmic backyard? What makes … Continue readingThe Solar System Explained!
Here’s an overview of 30 MUST-SEE Deep-Sky Objects (DSO), mainly Galaxies and Galaxy Clusters, in March 2023 with a backyard telescope. For a further explanation and pictures, see the video. Enjoy, and clear skies! On March 1, NGC3184, also called the Little Pinwheel Galaxy will … Continue reading30 MUST-SEE Galaxies in March 2023 with a Telescope! | Deep-Sky Objects (DSO)
March 1: Close approach of Venus and Jupiter. The planets Venus and Jupiter will be within a mere 29 arcminutes from each other. The pair will be visible in the southwestern sky after sunset. March 7: Full Moon. Native Americans called this last full moon of winter … Continue reading8 MUST-SEE Astronomy Events in March 2023!
Are you wondering why your Moon pictures are blurry? Well, first of all you want to put your camera and telelens on a stable tripod and work with a remote shutter, a remote APP, or a 10-second countdown when taking your Moon picture. This avoids … Continue readingMoon Photography for Beginners – How to photograph the moon with a Nikon or Canon DSLR Camera
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?
SkyWatcher released two awesome startrackers to take with you to your favorite dark sky location: The Star Adventurer 2i Pro and the GTI. But which one should you get? My main conclusion is that it depends on what you’re looking for. The 2i Pro is … Continue readingSky-Watcher Star adventurer 2i Pro vs. GTI: Which one should you buy?
In this blog, I’ll attempt to answer the 10 most frequently asked questions you guys have asked me over the past couple of years about astrophotography cameras. 1. Can I use my DSLR camera or smartphone for astrophotography? This is a basic question I get … Continue readingASTROPHOTOGRAPHY cameras: top 10 questions answered!
Here’s my attempt to answer the 10 most-often-asked questions I got from you over the years about telescope mounts. 1. What is a telescope mount? A telescope mount basically does two things. First, it holds your telescope securely, and second, it allows you to move … Continue readingTelescope mounts: Top 10 questions answered!