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Autostakkert3! Tutorial: How to process The Planets (part 1)
Autostakkert3! is probably the best free software program to create a stacked image from your video captures of The Planets. In this tutorial, I first demonstrate how to import, set up, and analyze the quality of your video frames in autostakkert3! I’ll show you how … Continue readingAutostakkert3! Tutorial: How to process The Planets (part 1)
Top 10 tips to PHOTOGRAPH the PLANETS with a TELESCOPE
I often get questions about how to photograph the planets with a telescope in the night sky. I have been struggling with this question myself as I went from photographing planets with my smartphone to a small refractor telescope, and eventually a larger Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. … Continue readingTop 10 tips to PHOTOGRAPH the PLANETS with a TELESCOPE
QHY268M camera (vs. ASI1600MM Pro): SPECS and First light
Do you want to settle for nothing less than a high-end consumer camera with a huge sensor to make fantastic images of the night sky? If yes, then the QHY268M might just be the camera for you. For the mere price of $2400, you’ll be … Continue readingQHY268M camera (vs. ASI1600MM Pro): SPECS and First light
Selecting a Guide Scope and Autoguiding Camera for Astrophotography
Autoguiding is pretty much required when you want to take long exposure pictures of deep-sky targets. Without it, you’ll end up with smeared objects and elongated stars. But what gear do you need to get started? In this blog, I get into what autoguiding is … Continue readingSelecting a Guide Scope and Autoguiding Camera for Astrophotography
Best telescope mount to start astrophotography in 2021
Do you have trouble deciding what telescope mount would be best suited to start your astrophotography hobby? Then you have come to the right v/blog! I’ll compare eight beginner telescope mounts in the $750-$1250 range on several criteria that I think are essential when taking … Continue readingBest telescope mount to start astrophotography in 2021
25 Awesome Space Events to Watch in 2021
January 2021 Jan 2-3: Quadrantids meteor showerJan 13: New moon phaseJan 24: Mercury at greatest eastern elongationJan 28: Full moon phase (Wolf Moon) February 2021 Feb 11: New moon phaseFeb 18: NASA Perseverance Mars landing (Jezero Crater)Feb 27: Full moon phase (Snow Moon) Feb TBA: China Tianwen-1 Mars landing (Utopia Planitia) March … Continue reading25 Awesome Space Events to Watch in 2021
Best Affordable Telescope to Start Astrophotography!?
One of the first questions that probably comes to your mind when starting astrophotography is what kind of telescope you should buy at an affordable price. There are many types of telescopes on the amateur astrophotography market which can be quite overwhelming. In my opinion, … Continue readingBest Affordable Telescope to Start Astrophotography!?
Celestron Edge HD 8 review
For optimal performance when photographing smaller DSO’s and planets, a longer focal length and larger aperture are essential. The Celestron Edge HD 8″ (800) telescope offers a 2030mm focal length and a 203mm (8″) aperture at a reasonable price ($1599). Its compact and lightweight design, … Continue readingCelestron Edge HD 8 review
SkyWatcher EQ6R-pro: User review AFTER 6 MONTHS
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