Tutorials
Learn astronomy and astrophotography with beginner-friendly tutorials, practical tips, and step-by-step guides to help you capture the night sky.
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Imaging Comets: Astrophotography Tips for Stunning Shots
Comets are among the most exciting celestial objects to photograph. Their glowing comas and long, flowing tails make them fantastic subjects for astrophotographers. But capturing that perfect shot requires the right equipment, planning, and technique. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to photograph a comet, including the best cameras and telescopes,…
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An introduction to back focus for beginners to astrophotography
Back focus, it’s a term you’ve probably heard of, but what is it, why does it matter, and how do you set it correctly for your equipment? Back focus is the distance between the last optical element and the focal plane. It’s vital for achieving sharp and clear images, especially when using accessories such as…
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Smartphone Astrophotography: Techniques for Capturing Nebulae & More
Smartphone cameras have come a long way. Thanks to advances in sensor technology, computational photography, and AI image processing, you can now capture impressive images of the night sky without a DSLR or telescope. While smartphones still have limitations compared to dedicated astronomy cameras, features like Samsung’s Pro Mode and Astrophoto Mode have made astrophotography…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Lunar Eclipses & How to Photograph Them
Dive into the art of photographing a lunar eclipse.
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Deep-Sky Astrophotography During a Full Moon
How to Get Your Fix of Faint Fuzzies When the Moon’s Stealing the Show. Let’s not sugar-coat it, capturing deep-sky objects during a full Moon is challenging. It’s like trying to spot a candle in front of a stadium floodlight. It’s SO bright! Most of us usually wave the white flag, grab a beer, and…
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How to Polar Align a Tracking Mount in the Southern Hemisphere
Polar alignment is a process of aligning the axis of an equatorial mount with the south celestial pole (SCP), which is the point in the sky that all the stars appear to rotate around. Polar alignment is essential for astrophotography, as it allows the mount to track the motion of the stars and keep them…