Light pollution is changing the world at night, but if you’re serious about astronomy and astrophotography, finding darkness often means traveling away from city...
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Why even try to use a smartphone for astrophotography? Any competent photographer knows that DSLR or mirrorless cameras are unbeatable for taking images of...
When you’re out in the field at night, sometimes in windy conditions, a sturdy tripod is everything. However, since widefield astrophotography so often means...
The Peak Design Travel Tripod is cleverly designed tripod that’s all about portability. Available in either aluminum or carbon fiber, its five-section legs and...
Plus: Compact design; modular accessories; customized layout Minus: Looks messy when fully accessorized The Lowepro ProTactic BP 350 AW II is a modular camera...
All videos by Jamie Carter GoPro cameras are primed for action. They’re waterproof, they’re drop-proof, and they’re designed to clip on to ski helmets,...
Plus: Perfectly still images; weatherproof design; low-light performance Minus: Poor-fitting lens caps; batteries run down quickly, heavy to hold for long periods The bigger...
Plus: Wide field of view; extends limiting magnitude; steady image; pocket-sized Minus: Lens caps are easy to lose; image quality blurs at the edges...
Social media is full of astro-phoneography. Not a full moon goes past – and certainly not a bright planet at opposition – without thousands...
Plus: Starfield recognition software; ease of use; excellent smartphone app Minus: Low-resolution images; WiFi frequently loses connection; very expensive A hybrid between a connected...