Techniques

Techniques used in astrophotography including stacking and post-processing of images.

Astrophotography Calibration Frames: For Great Images
Karl Perera MA
October 17, 2023
Stacking
If you’re not familiar with the meaning of the term astrophotography calibration frames used in astrophotography, then you should be,…
How to Merge Photos in Photoshop: Create Amazing Mosaics
Karl Perera MA
August 24, 2023
Techniques
According to Starizona, mosaic images are created by combining multiple smaller images into a larger one. But why would we…
Deep Sky Stacker: Enhance your Deep-Sky Pictures!
Karl Perera MA
April 28, 2023
Stacking
Deep Sky Stacker is absolutely free. How can it help you with your astrophotography? Let’s find out. If you want…
Astrophotography Flat Frames: Improve Image Quality
Karl Perera MA
April 23, 2023
Imaging
Astrophotography is both an art and a science. Photographers capture the same data but process it in different ways. This…
Plate Solving Software for Astrophotography
Karl Perera MA
March 28, 2023
Imaging
Plate solving is a technique that I know is going to change astrophotography for you. It did for me! In…
Astrophotography Calculator for Better Long Exposures
Karl Perera MA
March 20, 2023
Imaging
Light Pollution Bortle Level: 123456789 Read Noise of Your Camera (e): 1234567 Acceptable Noise Level: 2%5%10% Ideal Sub-exposure Times in…
How to Use Remote Shutter Release for Perfect Nighttime Shots
Karl Perera MA
March 11, 2023
Imaging
Astrophotography, a fascinating and difficult branch of photography, calls for specialized instruments and techniques. The power of a remote shutter…
500 Rule Astrophotography: how to minimize star trails
Karl Perera MA
March 8, 2023
Imaging
Astrophotography can be a very rewarding discipline because capturing breathtaking photos of astronomical bodies such as stars, galaxies, and planets is…
Dithering Astrophotography: You Must-Try Technique It Now
Karl Perera MA
March 6, 2023
Imaging
A wonderful pastime that enables us to take stunning photos of the night sky—that’s how I’d describe astrophotography. It can…
Choosing the Right Astrophotography Filters for Amazing Images
Karl Perera MA
February 24, 2023
Imaging
Looking for the perfect shot of the night sky is a difficult task. Selecting the right filters for your shot…