With our goal of recording the finest details we can, near the theoretical limit of our telescope, we need to eliminate any factors we...
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In Part 1, we looked at factors to consider in choosing a telescope and mount for high-resolution planetary imaging. With that major task accomplished,...
Planetary and deep sky imaging have little in common, with different telescopes, cameras, software, and techniques required. Planetary imaging does have some advantages, though....
Precision focusing is one of the most critical factors for getting crisp images. Most modern imaging software now features autofocus routines that, with the...
The Lunatico AAG CloudWatcher, which I installed recently next to my observatory dome has worked well for monitoring weather (see my review on AGT...
I had always been interested in cloud detectors for my imaging sessions, but since most of my imaging is done from my backyard (semi-remote),...
Astrophotography is a rewarding hobby. But beginners may be overwhelmed by the multitude of options for equipment and, even worse, the associated price tags!...
Rotators allow imagers to frame objects at the most suitable angle. Unless it’s a remote setup, rotation can be done manually, but that involves...
Modern day astrophotography setups are getting more complex with many devices working together simultaneously. Gone are the days of manually focusing your telescope with...
Even with the best mounts and polar alignment, most imagers need to guide the mount to ensure near-perfect tracking of the sky. The two...