I photograph nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies from my back garden in central Bristol, under Bortle 8 skies, which means the bright, heavily light-polluted skies of a city centre. These guides draw on the equipment I’ve used, the photographs I’ve taken, and the things I’ve learnt along the way.

Choose a route that suits your equipment, budget, and curiosity. A camera, a smart telescope, and a conventional rig are different ways to enjoy the hobby. You don’t have to progress through all of them.

You don’t have to work everything out alone! Stargazers Lounge’s Getting Started With Imaging forum is a useful place to ask questions. If you’d like individual help, I also offer one-to-one online tuition.