Night and day occur just like clockwork. Even though we’re not guaranteed a sunrise, we’ve come to expect the Sun to rise and set each [...]
When you take a photograph, you freeze a moment in time, and hopefully this instant will be able to tell a story. Sometimes though, a [...]
Stability is vital when capturing the perfect photo, and that’s just not possible without a tripod. For those who like to bring out the heavy [...]
At some point, mankind stopped looking at the Moon as some impossible object in the sky and started to decipher the science behind making the [...]
From Earth, we can look up at the Moon and see several areas that appear darker than the rest. These darker regions make up the [...]
Our Moon is a mystical place to those of us on Earth. Dating back centuries and millennia, ancient humans have given names to the Moon [...]
We are fortunate to have the Moon as such a close celestial friend in the sky. During a full moon, it beautifully illuminates our nights [...]
With the Sun settled below the horizon, the Moon is the brightest object in our nighttime sky. The larger it is, the more intently the [...]
On any clear night, it’s always apparent if the Moon is out. Its unmistakable glow permeates the night and helps light our way. Nights without [...]
Everything in space is moving in some way, shape, or form. Understanding how and why those objects move, though, is a different story. In this [...]
When visible, the Moon is the brightest object in the nighttime sky. What makes the Moon so interesting is that it seems to slowly fade [...]
Looking up at the Moon today, our neighbor looks cold and dormant. Things, however, are not always what they seem. Scientists are constantly discovering new [...]
The Moon has been our celestial neighbor in space for as long as history is able to indicate. The Moon has had an effect on [...]
What is infinity focus? How to use it? Is that the same as the hyperfocal distance? Photography is a world with plenty of technical stuff [...]
In photography, technology in videography has moved forward in giant leaps. Long gone are the day of 8mm, Super 8 films, and video cassettes. For [...]
The Moon seems to undergo a strange transformation each month as it seemingly grows and shrinks in the sky. There’s obviously much more to the [...]
As the Moon orbits our planet time and again, it passes through various lunar cycles. A lunar cycle, however, isn’t quite as clearly defined as [...]
Water is an essential component for life on Earth. Without it, none of us would be here reading this article. We take it for granted, [...]
We don’t often think about magnets when we talk about objects in our Solar System. Large celestial objects like Earth have magnetic fields that help [...]
Memory cards, whether they are Compact Flash, SD, or microSD, are solid-state memories used in a wide array of electronic devices, from smartphones to digital [...]
Long gone are the days when firing the shutter was the culmination of careful planning and skillful crafting. Some people use this argument to bash [...]
When we look up at the Moon in the sky, we always see the same “Man on the Moon” staring back at us. However, at [...]
The Moon has always loomed over us. As technology advanced and rockets got bigger, it became a show of power to see which country could [...]
We’ve all lived thousands of days already here on Earth. For most of us, a day on Earth involves waking up, performing whatever tasks we [...]
On Earth, we are blessed to have a planet with very active layers directly under our feet. These layers play an essential role in our [...]
The Moon, spinning quietly through space, looks completely different from the world we live in. With the Earth so full of life and color, people [...]
Is the Moon hot, or is it not? Scientists have wondered that question for ages. What looks like a completely dead world to us is [...]
Our Solar System is such an incredible place. Although many objects are still waiting to be found, planets have been known to humans for thousands [...]
Here on Earth, we often take the air that we breathe for granted. It is so abundant that we don’t even have to think about [...]
And so you are shopping for a telescope for astrophotography and you are considering getting a refractor. That’s a good choice: they are popular, basically [...]
In a universe of lights, the moon shines bright. Two hundred thousand miles away, the moon’s gravitational attraction determines the high and low tides of [...]
Our Moon has always been a mystery. There are many theories on how it formed, but we still don’t know for sure. We finally got [...]
We all know that you need to find the right combination of a tripod, a mount, and a telescope to get a stable platform for [...]
The Celestron PowerTank Lithium Pro, while at its core being a versatile high-capacity power bank, is more suited to the needs of astrophotographers and astronomy [...]
If there are two types of tripods that are the most popular and usually found in the hands of many photographers, those are the aluminum [...]
What are the best camera settings for astrophotography? Such a simple question has not a simple answer. The quality of the sky, the specific gear [...]
Astrophotography is the realm of heavy post-processing: in order to create a pleasant and detailed image, you can’t avoid using powerful techniques such as image [...]
If you ask a bunch of people what color is the Moon, you’ll probably get different answers. Ask your kids and they will say the [...]
The spotting scope, like any other high magnification gear, works best when it’s mounted on a sturdy tripod. It will then give you the most [...]
No matter if you’re a beginner astrophotographer or an experienced stargazer, obtaining a high magnification device to observe the night sky will surely be one [...]
The Moon has always played a central role in human civilizations, from being used to keeping track of time to inspire myths and music. And [...]
Humidity can cause all sorts of problems with your camera gear. If you want to store all your astrophotography equipment in a safe and organized [...]
I have a soft spot for the Moon; since I was a young kid, my father would let me see it through his old 30x [...]
And so it begins: you got some nice shots of the Moon, and now you are hungry for more and better images. After understanding how [...]
The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer PRO is one of the most common star trackers used among beginner and amateur astrophotographers. I personally own two of these [...]
“What is the sharpest lens I could buy? How to avoid blurred images? My images are turning out soft: what am I doing wrong?” If [...]
Stargazing with your binoculars is a great way to observe the sky. Even better is when you attach them to a tripod so you can [...]
We all know how magnificent the night sky is and how great the experience of viewing it through a pair of binoculars can be while [...]
While it’s possible to take photos of the night sky and the celestial objects of your choice in one night, it’s not uncommon to find [...]
Getting to a remote location to set up all of your astro gear for a night of star watching means having to walk in pitch-black [...]
New astrophotography group member: “Hi, I’d like to get some photos of stars. Could you suggest some settings for my smartph…” The astrophotography group: Until [...]
It’s a well-known fact that tripods are a necessary piece of photography gear for many people, especially those dabbling in astrophotography. Keeping them in perfect [...]
Are you planning a trip to a remote location for a night photoshoot? Or even just camping to get away for a while? Then you [...]
We all know that stability is essential in the world of photography when it comes to getting sharp photos and smooth videos, especially in darker [...]
If there’s one sensitive type of photography gear that requires constant care and protection to remain in a functional and well-preserved shape, it has to [...]
Astrophotography from the city: yay or nay? Let me get this straight: there is nothing, n-o-t-h-i-n-g, as a truly dark sky for astrophotography. On the [...]
Twinkle twinkle little starHow I wonder what you areUp above the world so highLike a diamond in the skyTwinkle, twinkle little starHow I wonder what… [...]
Any kind of photographer working in harsher and colder conditions is already aware of the necessity and usefulness of having a pair of gloves with [...]
Every astrophotographer planning to take some stunning photos of the Orion constellation, The Crab Nebula, or the California Nebula during winter time has to find [...]
So, you like astrophotography. You spend money and time to photograph the many wonders of the universe to try to get the best images you [...]
When you are shopping for your first refractor telescope, don’t forget to check whether you need a field flattener or not and how much it [...]
No matter the occasion or the time of year, finding the right gift for the person you care for can sometimes seem like a hard [...]
There is no denying the fact that there are many options on the market to choose from if you’re a photographer looking for a travel [...]
This is the second and last part of my detailed hands-on review of the Sky-Watcher Evoguide 50ED. In part one, I presented this scope and [...]
If you need something more portable than the traditional backpack to carry your lenses with you on all of your travels, but you’re not willing [...]
Guiding scopes are small telescopes that are typically used to improve the tracking performances of equatorial mounts when doing astrophotography with long focal telescopes. Usually, [...]
If you plan on a long night of astronomy observation, then prepare to constantly bend and twist your body to look into your telescope eyepiece. [...]
If you are new to astrophotography, you probably have many questions you want to ask and many doubts you would like to clarify. I spend [...]
Every fan of astronomy or science fiction out there likes to have a part of the universe in their own home. No matter if it’s [...]
Every photographer needs a way to carry their camera gear with them in a way that is comfortable and secure. This has caused the popularity [...]
There’s no denying that camera backpacks are the favorite type of transportation items among most outdoors photographers and astrophotographers. There are several practical reasons why [...]
There are many solutions on the market dedicated to helping you keep your camera gear close to you while you’re traveling and exploring the world [...]
The Nanuk 935 is an excellent option for photographers looking for a camera hard case. Its innovative design and high-quality materials ensure your camera and [...]
Composition is a key element in photography and can make or break an image. Rules have been derived to help us create pleasing and well-balanced [...]
Photography is a form of art, and as such, one would think there are no rules. But we all know there are things like composition [...]
While Pelican leads the way in the hard case market, some photographers want a more affordable alternative. Thankfully, there are other companies that make quality [...]
If you’re an outdoors person, you’ll know the importance of packing light while still bringing the right gear with you on a trip. This is [...]
Zoom or Prime? This is one of those never-ending discussions in photography. Purists love prime lenses, considering the zoom as the tool of choice for [...]
No matter the kind of outdoor activity you are interested in and how long or demanding it is, you should always find a comfortable place [...]
While being outdoors is often a very relaxing and mind mending experience, it does come with its own set of challenges. One of those is [...]
While the first thing on any astrophotographer’s mind when choosing the right gear for their travels is their camera and any accessories that go along [...]
The Pelican 1510 is one of the more popular options for photographers. It offers many features one should look out for when buying a hard [...]
There’s no denying that traveling and photography were always tied in with each other. The entire experience of taking photos benefited a lot from the [...]
“Come on honey, let’s go! No Dad, I don’t want to pose there again! We want to go to the beach, not to visit this [...]
If you’re the person that likes to hang around in dark places, spend time in nature, and take photos of anything from the scenery to [...]
“Whatever you do, do it in RAW!” This motto is true in photography, and even more so in astrophotography. But why is it so? Is [...]
Nanuk and Pelican are synonymous with making professional standard hard cases. They are two of the most recognizable brands in the industry and are popular [...]
Photography equipment is expensive. Because of that, you must keep it safe at all times, especially when moving from one location to the next. If [...]
Choosing the right telescope, particularly for your first instrument, is a difficult task and you may be tempted to turn to forums and facebook groups [...]
When we get a new piece of photography equipment, whether it be a new camera body or lens, we don’t have to worry about fingerprints, [...]
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