Astrophotography Equipment and Accessories

Best DSLR for Astrophotography
Karl Perera MA
August 13, 2022
Camera
The best DSLR for astrophotography in 2025 is the Canon EOS 90D for balance of price, resolution, and low-light performance. If you want a budget-friendly option, go with the Nikon D5600, while serious deep-sky shooters should consider the Canon EOS 6D Mark II. As an Amazon associate, I receive a small commission at no cost…
A Practical Guide to Using APT for Deep‑Sky Imaging
Karl Perera MA
April 5, 2022
Software and Tools
The APT astrophotography tool is a free piece of software containing many tools for astrophotography. There are alternative astrophotography programs but APT is one I prefer. I began using it at the end of 2021 when I switched to a telescope setup connected to my laptop. I’ll explain why this program is great for astrophotography…
How Much Is a Telescope? Choose Great Quality First
Karl Perera MA
January 8, 2022
Telescope
Telescopes use lenses and mirrors to collect and focus light from distant objects such as planets, the moon, and the stars. Astrophotographers use them to explore the sky and photograph different planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Many popular brands of telescopes are available on the market today, and they vary a lot in price. So,…
Best Camera for Astrophotography
Karl Perera MA
June 22, 2021
Camera
One of the first choices you’ll face when starting astrophotography is what kind of camera you will use to take photographs of your targets. If you want to use a camera with a telescope you’ll need to attach the camera to the telescope and different cameras will attach in different ways. In the beginning, before…
Best Astrophotography Software: Top Tools for Processing
Karl Perera MA
February 5, 2021
Software and Tools
I have learned a lot in the time I have been doing astrophotography. I know now that this is a challenging process that requires knowledge and experience in many areas which are new to me. Having succeeded in solving some of the basic beginner’s mistakes and having solved a bucketful of problems, I know that…