Twelve astrophotography targets to try through the seasons, with real city-sky photographs, practical starting points, and tips for imaging through light pollution. … View articleBeginner astrophotography targets for every season
Take your first photograph of the stars with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, a lens, and a tripod. Learn exposure, focus, and how to spot common mistakes. … View articleTake your first astrophoto with a DSLR or mirrorless camera
Start photographing galaxies, nebulae, and star clusters with a smart telescope. Learn from my Seestar S50 sessions and realistic results under Bristol city skies. … View articleGet started with a smart telescope
Build a first widefield astrophotography setup using the Svbony SV535 and Askar FRA400 as examples. Understand the mount, camera, filters, and first imaging session. … View articleBuild your first widefield rig
Explore the move to longer focal lengths with my Askar 130PHQ. Understand framing, guiding, focus, weight, and realistic first goals before changing your rig. … View articleGetting started with longer focal lengths
A short introduction to astrophotography processing, with links to my PixInsight review, pre-processing guide, and target pages with processing videos. … View articleProcess your first astrophotos
My ASIAIR Mini review: a small, lightweight controller for deep sky imaging, with a Mini vs Plus comparison and notes from my Svbony SV535 setup. … View articleReview: ASIAIR Mini
A 16-hour widefield image of the Cygnus Loop and Veil Nebula, photographed from central Bristol with the Svbony SV535, L-Ultimate, and L-Quad Enhance. … View articleCygnus Loop widefield
A 64-hour Squid Nebula image from central Bristol, captured with the Askar 130PHQ, L-Ultimate, and L-Quad Enhance. … View articleThe Squid Nebula | Ou4
Five practical guides to starting astrophotography: cameras, smart telescopes, widefield rigs, longer focal lengths, and processing. … View articleYour first steps in urban astrophotography
