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),...
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Astrophotography is a rewarding hobby. But beginners may be overwhelmed by the multitude of options for equipment and, even worse, the associated price tags!...
Arcturus spectrum from RSpec. Credit: RSpec The spectra of stars have fascinated me since I started in astronomy in the 1960s. Those dark lines...
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...
Image processing is key to successful astrophotography. Just as you need the right tools for taking pictures, such as a good telescope and camera,...
Once an astrophotographer has selected their equipment, the next question is: what software should I use? There are a lot of options depending on...
Topaz DeNoise AI is a hot and popular product for cleaning up noisy images. But does it work on astrophotos? All images by Alan...
Satellite-spotting is one of my favorite sub-fields in the wide pursuit of amateur astronomy. It’s always amazing to watch a ‘star’ sliding silently through...