Astro Imagery
Learn how to do astrophotography. Get started or improve with me.
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I’m Karl Perera
I’m an experienced astrophotographer, author, and blogger with a master’s degree in teaching. I’m a member of the British Astronomy Association. Welcome! I’ll be your guide, and I’ll help you on your astrophotography journey!
Astrophotography
Everything you need to know
- Sky conditions
- Light pollution
- Image gallery
- Astronomical targets
- Deep sky astrophotography
- Galaxies and planets
Equipment
Discover what you need for astrophotography
- Learning the basics
- Choosing equipment
- Using telescopes, cameras, etc.
- Modifying or upgrading
- Deciding on your budget
Techniques
Master the skills you need for astrophotography
- Stacking images
- Post-processing
- Imaging
- Taking long exposures
- Tracking the stars
Latest Posts: How to do Astrophotography
How did I create this image?
This is an image of the North American nebula was not easy. First, it took me many nights over several weeks to gather the data. Click the link below to find out how you can create an image like this too: