How many megapixels do you need for astrophotography?
Recently I’ve been looking at buying a new camera to improve my astrophotography and I have noticed a large difference in the number of megapixels...
Is Astrophotography Easy?
This is a question many people wishing to enter the hobby might ask. The answer is not as straightforward as it seems, but generally, it...
Best DSLR for Astrophotography
Like many people, I use a DSLR for astrophotography. There are alternatives such as a dedicated electronic astrophotography camera but these are often much more...
Capture Stunning Night Sky Images with Astrophotography Tool
The APT astrophotography tool is a free piece of software that contains many tools for astrophotography within it. I began using it at the end...
Capture the Beauty of the Universe with Deep Sky Photography
In astronomy, deep sky objects are those which are very far away from our planet. Deep sky photography, therefore, involves the capture of distant galaxies,...
Unlock the Secrets of the Stars: Top Telescopes for Astrophotography
When someone seeks to enter the field of astronomy they often become interested in astrophotography. Why? Well, it’s simple. The gorgeous photos of space we...
Markarian’s Chain
About 6 months after starting my adventure into astrophotography I came across an interesting winter target, Markarian’s chain, and thought it would be very cool...
Under Siege: The Impact of Light Pollution on Astronomy
As soon as I began doing astrophotography I noticed a problem. My shots were affected by too much light coming from the streetlamps and on...
How to Stretch an Image in Photoshop
One of the first things you will need to learn and master before you are able to process astrophotography images is how to stretch an...
How Much Is a 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...