Let’s face it, astrophotography is an expensive hobby. But occasionally a piece of equipment comes along that is both affordable and excellent; the Rokinon...
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I test nine programs for processing raw files for the demands of nightscape astrophotography. When using DSLR or mirrorless cameras for astrophotography, the best...
Dualband filters have opened the world of convenient narrowband imaging to One-Shot Color (OSC) camera users. Askar is hoping to shake things...
This article was originally published on AstroGear Today on July 2, 2021 Astrophotography beginners often ask, “Should I get a monochrome or a...
Large aperture reflectors with long focal lengths can be great for imaging small objects. Many SCTs, RCs, IDKs, and CDKs have focal lengths...
Over the past few years, Chinese manufacturer Askar (part of Sharpstar Optics) has been quietly making a name for themselves with a series of...
Guiding is vital to successful astrophotography. There are plenty of guidescopes available on the market. The William Optics 50mm Guidescope with 1.25″ ROTO Lock...
QHY’s 533C color camera now has a monochromatic cousin: the QHY533M. This backside-illuminated camera has a small sensor – only 11.3mm to each...
Light pollution filters fall into two general categories. Narrowband filters let through only narrow segments (typically 3nm to 12nm) of the optical spectrum that...
With an increasingly broad range of simple yet capable equipment, astrophotographers can pursue a wider range of targets than ever. With dramatic improvements in...