Long focal length scopes are usually discouraged for beginner deep sky astrophotography, but solar system imagers need that extra focal length reach. The post Long Focal Length Telescopes for Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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Getting Started in Deep-Sky Astrophotography
Shopping for gear to get started in astrophotography? Here’s some sage advice before you max out all your credit cards. The post Getting Started in Deep-Sky Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow to Photograph the Northern Lights
Follow these tips to help capture auroral displays. The post How to Photograph the Northern Lights appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreGetting Started in Planetary Imaging
It’s planet season! Here are some tips to help you start imaging the giant planets while they’re in easy view. The post Getting Started in Planetary Imaging appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAstrophotography: How Long Can You Go?
While many astrophotographers follow the “rule of 500” (or 300), some experimentation can help find the right exposure time for your setup. The post Astrophotography: How Long Can You Go? appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreBeating the Heat in Astrophotography
Keeping your camera cool is an essential element to obtaining good clean images in astrophotography. The post Beating the Heat in Astrophotography appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDemystifying Flat-Frame Calibration
Many astrophotographers skip flat fields because they seem complicated. But the flats can greatly improve your images — here’s how to do them. The post Demystifying Flat-Frame Calibration appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreDark Frames and Bias Frames Demystified
The road to clean, easy-to-process data begins with proper image calibration, and the first step is to take dark and bias calibration frames. The post Dark Frames and Bias Frames Demystified appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreAstrophotography On The Go: When Failure Is Not An Option
Anytime you travel beyond your own backyard to do astrophotography, the whole endeavor can be lost because of one missing link in the chain. Here’s what to remember. The post Astrophotography On The Go: When Failure Is Not An Option appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
Read MoreHow Focal Ratio Affects Your Astro Images
Understand focal ratio to improve your astrophotography. The post How Focal Ratio Affects Your Astro Images appeared first on Sky & Telescope.
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