Edward Bevan
- February 17, 2026
Selecting the right ‘core’ components of an astrophotography rig is undeniably important — and we’re lucky enough to have a wide selection of excellent supporting gear to support those core components! If you’re looking to squeeze the absolute most performance...
- February 10, 2026
Buying the right filter can completely transform your astrophotography experience. With the right filters, you can take beautiful images of nebulae from the most light-polluted backyards. But there are so many options for astrophotography filters to choose...
- December 11, 2025
A Dobsonian telescope is one of the best options for beginning backyard or sidewalk astronomers. The simple design makes it a fantastic choice for anyone wanting to make the jump to a larger mirror than they are already using. There are several reasons...
- November 26, 2025
The Dobsonian telescope design brings you great performance for a great price, and the 6" size in particular allows even smaller budgets to access stellar experiences! If you're shopping for a Dob in this class, you've undoubtedly come across these two...
- November 18, 2025
As a beginner amateur astronomer, you want to observe the night sky in a way that satisfies your curiosities and meets all expectations. The right telescope is key to doing this.
- November 12, 2025
You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to explore the night sky! At High Point, we offer a number of solutions under $100 to help you begin your astronomy journey. Our telescope experts have compiled their favorite telescopes under $100 into this...
- November 10, 2025
Here at High Point Scientific, we strive to connect you with the that will fit your specific needs and provide you memories for many years to come. Amateur astronomy can get expensive, and our wallets are not always as big as our dreams of exploring the...
- July 16, 2025
So - the carrier just left and you’ve unpacked all your new gear including an ASIAIR, what now? How do you connect everything? Once you’ve done that, how do you control it all?
- May 28, 2025
When it comes to processing any astrophotography image, there is no one “right” way of doing things. There are many different ways, different techniques, and different software programs you can use to achieve the same results.
- September 25, 2024
When it comes to the Celestron Origin, getting started and taking some good images is straightforward and easy! However, that doesn’t mean that there aren't tricks to getting even more performance out of this intelligent home observatory.
- September 23, 2024
We tried to do a deep dive into the Celestron Origin, but we found that using this telescope really is as simple as it appears to be! Instead, we're sharing our best tips to help you make the most of your Celestron Origin Smart Telescope.
- August 16, 2024
Adding imaging filters to your astrophotography rig is one of the quickest ways to improve your images, allowing you to filter out light pollution, isolate the light emitted by nebulae, and create color images with monochrome cameras. But just how can...
- May 22, 2024
The Sun just set, and it looks like the forecasts were correct: there isn’t a cloud in sight. You set everything up, including your ZWO camera, which whirs to life. After you reach your target cooling temperature, you start the image capture program…...
- April 19, 2024
So, you’ve decided you want to explore the exciting hobby of astrophotography but are wondering— how do you connect a DSLR or mirrorless camera to a telescope? What about connecting dedicated astronomy equipment like a ZWO camera to a telescope?
- February 16, 2024
Congratulations on your purchase of the Apertura All Night Imaging Power Supply - 518Wh Lithium Battery! This Apertura Power Supply Unit can provide USB, DC, and AC power for your astronomical equipment.