The Sky-Watcher Az-GTi is an affordable, compact, lightweight, and fully computerized tracker for amateur observers and astrophotographers. And it was a game-changer in the panorama [...]
The object we refer to as the Sun burns brightly at the center of our Solar System. It is our one and only source of [...]
Stargazing is a part of who you are, and there’s no better way to share your passion than on a romantic stargazing adventure with your [...]
A precise polar alignment (PA) is of utmost importance in deep-sky astrophotography. A requirement that gets more and more stringent with the increase of the [...]
SkySafari is a planetarium app with several advanced features, like the ability to control your telescope. While it is not the most affordable app for [...]
With your smartphone, you can have the Cosmos in your pocket and its exploration is only one tap away. We decided to review the most [...]
The universe encompasses every single thing in existence, from the smallest atom to the largest star or galaxy. Everyone and everything on Earth is a [...]
When you head out the door to snap fantastic astrophotos, you’ve surely noticed that not all stars have the same color. Scientists have grouped stars [...]
Picking out a tripod for astrophotography can be challenging enough from the base down. Some tripods come with a head, and others don’t. This article [...]
Astrology and astronomy are two sides of a similar coin. They share the prefix “astro,” meaning both relate to the stars, celestial bodies, or outer [...]
Nights can feel slow and long, but that doesn’t mean any time is a good time to snap a star-studded photo. You’ll want to make [...]
As with many things in astronomy, the term planet has been ambiguous for many years. Depending on when you were born, you may feel differently [...]
Have you ever wondered what makes a camera… a camera? To answer this question, let’s dig into the anatomy of a camera, starting from experiencing [...]
Long exposure is as old as photography itself and it serves both technical and artistic purposes. Image stacking, on the other hand, is a technique [...]
Each of us occupies only a small space on a small planet awash in a sea of stars. When we look out at the sky [...]
Maksutov and Newtonian telescopes are popular among night sky enthusiasts. Both types are suitable for beginners and they both have their pros and cons. Here [...]
Space quotes are an amazing inspiration for anyone looking to look for incredible opportunities outside of what we already know. They define who we are [...]
From our tiny vantage point on Earth, it’s hard to fathom that the universe extends billions of light-years in every direction. Ever since we first [...]
Few would argue that we have the Sun to thank for making Earth a hospitable place to live. We can see its blinding light and [...]
We often take for granted our unique position in the universe, voyaging incessantly around our star with seven planetary neighbors and countless pieces of space [...]
In its infinite scope, the universe is full of awe-inspiring wonders. We’re blessed with nebulae, cosmic clouds, planets, moons, and more stars than we can [...]
With its spectacular rings and brilliant yellow hue, one might argue that Saturn is the most beautiful planet in the Solar System. With so much [...]
Venus’s unique position in the Solar System makes it visible both in the morning and in the evening from Earth. Because of this, ancient humans [...]
Mars has been of interest to humanity since ancient times due to its closeness to Earth. With its reddish hue, it has even been perceived [...]
Take a walk under the stars on a moonless night and take a look up at the sky: the sky can be very bright with [...]
The Milky Way truly is a majestic view. If you saw it, you are among the lucky ones, as manmade light pollution is hiding our [...]
Staring out into the blackness of space fills us with a sense of wonder as we contemplate the mysteries of the universe. With so much [...]
The terms cosmonaut and astronaut have 70 years of blood, sweat, and tears soaked into them as humankind reached for the stars. While these titles [...]
Podcasts have solidified their place as a go-to source for location information on a specific topic. It’s possible to find a podcast about anything under [...]
As close as many are to Earth, asteroids still hold a lot of questions for scientists. These relatively new discoveries seem to follow specific patterns [...]
As our closest neighbor, the Moon has been a focal point of many societies throughout the ages. Although we can cover up the Moon with [...]
Anyone who looks up into space has a desire to learn more about the universe beyond our tiny blue dot. For those of us not [...]
Although asteroids are some of the oldest objects in our Solar System, they were only first discovered in the early 19th century. Since then, millions [...]
The sky is full of countless stars, each with unique characteristics. While some shine more brightly than others, one in particular has served special importance. [...]
It goes without saying that we could not exist on Earth without the Sun. It provides heat and light that all life on Earth needs [...]
At best guess, there are over 200 billion trillion stars in the universe and somewhere around 200 billion in our galaxy alone. These stars come [...]
Humankind has always wondered about the vast expanse of space and everything in it. Perhaps most interesting are the celestial objects that stand out in [...]
As soon as technology allowed it, photography evolved out of humankind’s desire to capture incredible images in still life. While we look back at priceless [...]
Sooner or later we all enter the “watermark phase.” But the use of a watermark is a controversial subject in photography. Half of the people [...]
Star Trek represents man’s insatiable curiosity to adventure into and explore the far reaches of the universe. This simple concept has exploded into a multitude [...]
Star Wars is a masterful space opera that started all the way back in 1977 with a movie that would change the world forever. Fans [...]
Whether your camera equipment is a hobby or a livelihood, it is an investment that you want to keep safe. Even if you get caught [...]
You’d be hard-pressed to find a photographer who doesn’t recommend either a monopod or a tripod to stabilize your shots so you can walk away [...]
Many people entering into the realm of stargazing just aren’t ready to drop tons of money on a telescope. Monoculars and binoculars serve as a [...]
The mount is the most important part of your astrophotography setup. While this is true, one should understand what mount best suits his/her needs. Beginners [...]
ProMaster may not be the biggest name in tripods, a long history and focus on quality make the brand worthy of your attention. When you’re [...]
The best astrophotos require strength and endurance from the photographer to locate the shot, set up the rig, and wait for the right moment. A [...]
Not all of us are professional photographers who can afford to drop thousands of dollars on the most expensive tripods out there. If you find [...]
Capturing a crystal clear first quarter moon amid a backdrop of stars after sunset or snapping Orion as he walks across the sky battling Taurus [...]
As astrophotographers, we take pride in our star-filled landscape photos. We’re willing to get away from light pollution and sit for hours with an open [...]
There’s nothing quite like a nighttime landscape full of countless stars and a drizzle of Milky Way mixed in. While such moments may be fleeting, [...]
Slik is a well-established tripod and ball head brand with decades of innovation under its belt. This experience has helped them shape models that meet [...]
The MeFOTO GlobeTrotter Classic Travel Tripod is a premier option for astrophotography. It has several different features that help new or experienced photographers capture incredible [...]
Vanguard understands that the clearest starry nights aren’t found in the city but rather off the beaten path where unknown conditions arise. Their tripods are [...]
Landscape photography sometimes requires traveling to a remote location, taking the time to set up a perfect shot, and many times waiting for the right [...]
There’s nothing like settling in to a quiet spot on a beautiful starlit night, setting up your tripod and camera to capture the Moon or [...]
Memory cards themselves may not be terribly expensive, but they often contain innumerable priceless memories that are essential to protect. With a wide range of [...]
Tripods are a necessity for capturing the best photos, but determining the best tripod for you can be a daunting process. When it comes to [...]
Not many years ago, astrophotography was a nice and costly market, far from being mainstream. In more recent years, though, affordable star trackers for wide-field [...]
As photos and videos get higher in quality each time camera technology improves, the picture’s file size increases too. It’s crucial to not only find [...]
Landscapes have enthralled humans for millennia, and advances in photography make it easier and easier to capture those epic scenes. Having the right tripod can [...]
Tripods serve to provide the best possible conditions for shooting the next fantastic photo. Mini and tabletop tripods provide a lightweight and portable means for [...]
Diving into photography can be an overwhelming endeavor for any beginner, especially with the number of tripods out there. It can be daunting to decipher [...]
Whether you’re backpacking through European cities or through the serene countryside, a tripod can help you capture incredible photos that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. However, [...]
Lighting is an essential part of home life, but there’s no need to limit yourself to basic light sources in and around your home. Those [...]
We can see thousands of stars from Earth on a clear night, as long as there’s not a lot of light pollution. In looking at [...]
A tripod needs to be able to go wherever you need to and not make the trek an unenjoyable experience. Even in the city, the [...]
Our planet has a finite number of natural resources, and as a result, we’ve started to look to places like the Moon for sustainability. Precious [...]
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 [...]
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