✦ Free astrophotography planning tool

Know exactly what to image — before you set up your telescope

AstroTarget Planner analyses your location, date, equipment, and sky conditions to recommend the 5 best deep sky objects to image tonight — with real sky photos, filter advice, and precise timing.

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Rosette Nebula

Nebula Beginner

Max altitude	62°	Meridian	22:48
Exposure	3–5 hrs	Size	80′

🔭 UHC — cuts light pollution on emission nebula

Andromeda Galaxy

Galaxy Intermediate

Max altitude	72°	Meridian	21:38
Exposure	4–6 hrs	Size	190′

🔭 No filter — broadband galaxy benefits from full spectrum

Horsehead Nebula

Nebula Advanced

Max altitude	52°	Meridian	00:02
Exposure	6–8 hrs	Size	8′

🔭 Hα 7nm — essential for this faint dark nebula

AstroTarget Planner

AI-powered deep sky target recommendations for your kit and location.

Location & Date

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Longitude

Date

Your Equipment

Profile

Focal Length (mm)

Sensor Width (mm)

Sensor Height (mm)

Bortle Scale (sky darkness 1=darkest, 9=city)

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Discovery Mode

Prioritise exotic, rare, and under-imaged targets

Southern Hemisphere Priority

Weight recommendations toward southern sky objects

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