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Galaxies previously unseen discovered with help from physicist
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 by Richard Harris
I chase photons that perhaps left their homes before our oceans found their tides (if you believe photos actually travel anyway). Those photons slide into a sensor as if they are shy travelers, and if I treat them with patience they will draw a picture that was always there, just hidden under the no...
ScopeTrader May 2025 issue released
Thursday, May 1, 2025 by Richard Harris
The latest issue of ScopeTrader has just dropped, this month, we’re featuring a great mix of gear updates, community insights, and practical advice for imagers at every level. At the center of it all is an in-depth conversation with Rouz Astro, a respected voice in deep-sky astr...
Askar SQA106 review by AstroBackyard
Thursday, April 10, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Askar SQA106 is a 106mm aperture refractor telescope with a focal length of 509mm and a focal ratio of f/4.8. It uses a fixed quintuplet Petzval design that includes two SD (super low dispersion) glass elements. This configuration is designed to minimize field curvature and maintain sharp focus ...
Boogeyman Nebula shot with Pleiades 68
Saturday, February 22, 2025 by Richard Harris
Alot of astrophotographers focus on bright, well-known celestial objects like the Orion Nebula or the Andromeda Galaxy, there are deep-sky treasures that often go unnoticed. One such object is the Boogeyman Nebula (LDN 1622) - a dark nebula located near Barnard’s Loop in the constellation Orio...