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- September 13, 2024
In this guide, I’ll take you through each step of my planetary imaging journey, and show you how to plan, captured, and process your own image of Jupiter!
- July 08, 2024
Have you gazed at the stars on a dark summer night and noticed the dusty clouds of the Milky Way stretching out across the night sky? Have you wondered how to capture the subtle glow of this galactic structure?
- February 21, 2024
You won’t want to miss the eclipse on April 8, 2024. Not only is a total solar eclipse one of the most awe-inspiring sights you can see, but it will also be your last chance to experience totality from the contiguous United States for twenty years.
- April 19, 2023
We love the night sky, and regardless of whether we’re observing the Moon, planets, stars, or something further afield, we never miss a chance to take a telescope outside and explore the universe. Chances are you feel the same way, and you’re looking...
- March 21, 2022
For many, astrophotography is a life-changing hobby. Astrophotography is one of the most intimate ways we as human beings can truly engage with the beautiful universe in which we live.
- January 06, 2022
In the year 2022, Mars will be once again returning to our night sky. Mars will reach “opposition”, or the closest approach to Earth, on December 7, 2022. This will be an exciting opportunity to observe Mars at its best and brightest!
- May 13, 2026
Amateur astronomers dream of seeing the night sky as the ancients once did, free from light pollution, with countless stars and the Milky Way stretching from horizon to horizon. Unfortunately, the reality is that those skies are rare.
- August 18, 2025
Up until now, SHO narrowband imaging typically required three separate filters, a pricey monochrome camera, and at least three sets of data acquisition. With this Askar Color Magic Ultra E Filter Package, however, SHO narrowband imaging is easier and...
- August 14, 2025
Askar has been making waves in the astrophotography world with its premium refractors, and the FRA500 is a perfect example. This no-fuss quintuplet refractor is designed with the dedicated astrophotographer in mind.
- August 06, 2025
We have all been there. The exciting prospect of upgrading your astrophotography gear by purchasing a new telescope - yet there’s a looming cloud hanging over your head of the daunting worries that come with a new piece of equipment.
- October 10, 2024
The Dwarf 3 is the latest entry in a series of innovative smart telescopes that promise to make astrophotography more accessible. With its streamlined functionalities, affordable price point, and lightweight design, this potential packed device is geared...
- May 17, 2024
Have you ever gazed at the night sky hoping to spot the dazzling band of gas clouds, nebulae, and stars known as our Milky Way, only to be disappointed by the full moon outshining everything in the celestial mosaic?
- 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?
- October 04, 2023
At some time or another, you’ve probably seen photos of the Sun with dark spots on its surface. These markings, known as sunspots, have been studied for hundreds of years, but what are they? What causes them? And is there a way to safely see them for...
- July 19, 2023
Every few years, the Earth and its inhabitants are treated to a mesmerizing celestial event that captivates the world's attention: a solar eclipse.
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