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...
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While not as popular as the Schmidt-Cassegrain or the Maksutov-Cassegrain, the Classical Cassegrain design (employing a parabolic primary and a hyperbolic secondary mirror), which...
Observers and astrophotographers looking for the most detailed and accurate information about deep-sky objects will find it here in Annals of the Deep Sky....
Arcturus spectrum from RSpec. Credit: RSpec The spectra of stars have fascinated me since I started in astronomy in the 1960s. Those dark lines...
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...
Astronomers and astrophotographers are in a constant battle with light pollution. For those capturing data from close to cities and suburbs, light pollution is...
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned astrophotographer with a very complex setup in an observatory, you will need software to control and...
In recent years, reducing or completely eliminating stars from astrophotos has become fashionable, and can be a useful step in the processing of deep-sky...
If you’re new to astrophotography, or ready to trade up, you should take a look at the Skywatcher Esprit line. While they may look...