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Don’t miss this: Supermoon & Saturn-Moon Spectacle Await!
Mark your calendars for some amazing astronomy events coming up in the last week of August 2023! First, get ready for a full supermoon on Thursday evening August 31st. This supermoon is also known as a blue moon because we’re lucky to have two full … Continue readingDon’t miss this: Supermoon & Saturn-Moon Spectacle Await!
Capturing Meteor Showers Through Photography: Tips for Beginners
Meteor showers aren’t just stunning to watch; they’re also fantastic for photography. Here’s how you can capture these celestial events in all their glory. What Causes Meteor Showers? Meteor showers occur when Earth passes close to a comet’s debris path. They’re named after the constellation … Continue readingCapturing Meteor Showers Through Photography: Tips for Beginners
Get Ready for an Awesome Show: The 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower is Here!
Hey there, sky enthusiasts! Get ready to be amazed because the incredible Perseid meteor shower is making its grand appearance this weekend on August 12th and 13th, 2023. Here is your ultimate guide to spotting this breathtaking celestial event that’s lighting up our skies. The … Continue readingGet Ready for an Awesome Show: The 2023 Perseid Meteor Shower is Here!
The ultimate guide to photographing the Milkyway
Let’s talk about how to capture stunning photographs of the Milky Way. By the end of this post, you will have a good understanding of the necessary gear, ideal conditions, planning tools, and camera settings required to photograph the Milky Way with your camera. Let’s … Continue readingThe ultimate guide to photographing the Milkyway
Top 15 Summer Deep-Sky Objects to Photograph with a Telescope!
Hello, astrophotographers! I’m happy to share the best 15 objects in the night sky that you can photograph using a telescope this summer in the northern hemisphere. When it’s close to midnight, you can spot the Swan constellation (also known as Cygnus) high up in … Continue readingTop 15 Summer Deep-Sky Objects to Photograph with a Telescope!
Saturn, Jupiter, Supermoon, and Meteor Shower Await! Don’t Miss Out on July’s 2023 Spectacular Astronomy Events
Get ready for an exciting tour of the dazzling celestial events visible to the naked eye in July 2023! With summer in full swing, especially in the northern hemisphere, our nights may be short but pleasantly warm. It’s the perfect time to unwind on the … Continue readingSaturn, Jupiter, Supermoon, and Meteor Shower Await! Don’t Miss Out on July’s 2023 Spectacular Astronomy Events
James Webb’s First Year of Science: What did we learn?
Webb has met or exceeded every expectation since its December 25, 2021 launch! In April 2022, teams completed the initial alignment of Webb’s four powerful onboard science instruments, and each instrument began delivering crisp, well-focused images and clear data. For the next two months, science … Continue readingJames Webb’s First Year of Science: What did we learn?
Best light pollution and narrowband filters 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?
ZWO Color cameras for planetary imaging: ASI678MC vs ASI662MC?
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?
Planetary cameras explained: Resolution, pixel size, frames per second, read noise, and more!
When I initially delved into my astrophotography hobby, one of my immediate aspirations was to point my telescope at the moon and planets in our very own solar system. I vividly remember those initial encounters, where I caught my first glimpses of the moon’s craters, … Continue readingPlanetary cameras explained: Resolution, pixel size, frames per second, read noise, and more!