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- December 20, 2024
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.
- November 15, 2024
The ASI2600MC-Air from ZWO is a game-changing, all-in-one astrophotography system that takes the complexity out of imaging the night sky.
- October 23, 2024
Whether you’re an avid astronomy enthusiast or just getting into the hobby, looking at the stars while camping is something everyone can enjoy! While we understand that there are limitations as to what kind of astronomy equipment one can bring camping...
- October 22, 2024
While we generally do not recommend doing astrophotography with a manual Dobsonian telescope, you can certainly take quick photos of the Moon, the planets, some bright deep-sky objects and maybe even the International Space Station! All it takes is a...
- October 22, 2024
Stargazers and amateur astronomers who live in urban areas own telescopes and spend countless hours observing and photographing our night sky, even with light pollution! The trick is to find the right telescope for you and then accessorize it correctly...
- October 18, 2024
Telescopes cost anywhere from under a $100 to $10,000 or more. Never fear! According to our amazing team of telescope experts at High Point Scientific, if you can invest between approximately $500 and $1000 on a visual telescope, you will end up with...
- April 12, 2024
The Apertura Armored USB Hub is a heavily protected, six (6) port USB hub designed by astronomers for astronomers. This unique device was designed from the ground to benefit amateur astronomers.
- January 17, 2024
We met with Aldrich Astronomical Society’s (AAS) President, Jim Zebrowski. Located in Paxton Massachusetts, Aldrich Astronomical Society, which was founded in 1932, is one of the oldest amateur astronomy clubs in the United States and is dedicated to...
- November 14, 2023
ZWO provides a multifaceted chart that can be used to assess a camera's performance. The chart can be confusing or intimidating at first, but we are here to help explain things.
- October 09, 2023
We're going live for the RING OF FIRE! Tune in beginning at 9:00AM Mountain Time on October 14, 2023 as we bring you LIVE views of the annular solar eclipse on location!
- September 27, 2023
The search for clear, dark skies often leads us far from home. Scattered across the globe are famous observatories, Dark Sky Parks, and historically significant locations that have seen generations of influential astronomy research and discoveries.
- September 20, 2023
For centuries, civilizations studied the night sky with no aid whatsoever. All they had was the power of their human eyes, and that alone served them well enough to observe meteor showers, planetary movements, and rare cosmic events. Many of us equate...
- August 09, 2023
Everyone wants to look at the stars. When you buy a telescope, chances are the purpose is for stargazing. Astronomy is thought of as a night-centered discipline, and to a large extent, it is. But by focusing solely on the planets and outer stars, we’re...
- August 02, 2023
Observatories are the second homes of many astronomers, and anyone with an interest in astronomy will find themselves in awe of these grand places. If you’ve never been to an observatory and don’t have one near you, you’re not doomed to miss out. Thanks...
- July 17, 2023
If you’re in the market for a solar filter, chances are you’ve noticed that there’s a variety of materials these are made in. Naturally, this begs the question - what, if anything, is the difference between these different filters? Is one material more...
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