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35 news items found relating to astrophotography
Astrophotography gear power controller: SV241 Pro from SVBONY
Saturday, September 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
Rigging your astrophotography gear often comes with a familiar headache: juggling multiple power packs and untangling a mess of cables. The SV241 Pro Astro Power Controller was built to eliminate that frustration. Compact and efficient, it centralizes both power delivery and data management, transforming cluttered setups into clean, streamlined systems. Designed with as...
Astro image processing software update Tria Image Pro 4 released
Thursday, September 4, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Quarktet has announced the release of Tria Image Pro Version 4.0, the latest iteration of its image processing and analysis software. Known for its robust set of tools and unique blind deconvolution technology, Tria continues to carve out a niche for both professional and amateur users working with complex image data. The new version builds on a long history of enhancem...
WR 102 image by Richard Harris displayed at the INTUITIVE Planetarium
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Richard Harris, ScopeTrader founder and editor, astrophotographer, and operator of the Ozark Hills Observatory, has earned a unique honor in the astronomical community. Recently, the INTUITIVE Planetarium at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama — home to the world-famous Space Camp — invited Harris to present one of his as...
FITS image file software AstroFiler updates
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 by Austin Harris
How many of you have external hard drives with countless astro projects on them? It can be dizzing trying to deal with hundreds (and often thousands) of FITS subs from astro cameras. Good news though, the Astrofiler 1.1 update has just been released, and it promises to make managing your FITS image files a whole lot easier. Whether you're a seasoned sky observer or ...
Teseek 14: A $500 strain wave gear mount from AliExpress
Thursday, August 28, 2025 by Richard Harris
Do we have a new challenger in the harmonic drive arena ? Enter the $500 Teseek 14 mount! Strain wave gear mounts also called harmonic drive mounts, have become the hot ticket in astrophotography over the last few years. Their light weight, compact design, and counterweight-free operation have made them the darlings of portable astrophotography rigs. Typically, tho...
AM3N harmonic equatorial mount arrives
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 by Richard Harris
There’s a special kind of relief that washes over a backyard astronomer when setting up under the stars becomes easier. I remember nights wrestling with a bulky mount and a counterweight heavy enough to anchor a canoe (anyone rememember the Atlas mounts?). If old Mark Twain were here, he might chuckle at the sight of me tiptoeing around a tripod, trying not to dro...
How ZWO changed amateur astronomy
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
There was a time in amateur astronomy when photographing the heavens felt as challenging as lassoing the moon - I've been there. A decade or two ago, if you told a backyard stargazer they could capture stunning nebulae and galaxies with affordable gear, they might’ve raised an eyebrow. Astrophotography was often the realm of costly CCD cameras, modified webcam...
Seestar accessories you need now
Monday, August 25, 2025 by Austin Harris
When I first unboxed the Seestar I was honestly surprised at how simple it felt. I popped it out of the case, set it on the tripod, hit the power button, and even with the battery only factory charged - not fully topped off - it just worked. All that was left to do was wait for the sky to darken. It felt almost brainless, and I mean that in the best way. Still, after a ...
Starfront Observatories installs Custom 24-Inch F3 telescope
Saturday, August 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Starfront Observatories in Rockwood, Texas has installed its largest telescope yet. A custom-built 24 inch f/3 Newtonian astrograph now rides atop a wedge-mounted PlaneWave L-600, marking a significant leap forward in the observatory’s growing array of customer hosted telescopes. This instrument was handcrafted in Italy by Marco Guidi of Doc Telescopes, a name tha...
Photo-Atlas of the Constellations by Paolo Candy
Saturday, August 23, 2025 by Richard Harris
Photo-Atlas of the Constellations is now available for $30 including shipping, which is half the original cover price. The book was first printed in 2004 and is the work of Italian astronomer Paolo Candy. It took over three years to complete and covers 69 of the 88 official constellations. The book is a full-sized atlas in A4 format with 192 pages. It is written in both...
Spanish Eclipse Trio
Friday, August 22, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
In exactly one year, Spain will take center stage for an astronomical spectacle that will unfold over a two-and-a-half-year span. From August 2026 to January 2028, the Iberian Peninsula will host not just one, but three major solar eclipses, two total and one annular, offering observers and astrophotographers a rare opportunity to witness these events in world-class loc...
Rouz Astro talks gear and vision
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 by Richard Harris
Rouz Astro is a company known throughout the astrophotography community for its precision-engineered imaging accessories and smart DIY solutions. At the helm is its founder, Rouz, whose journey into astrophotography began in the late 1990s, back in the film era, before digital sensors took over. What started with black-and-white images of the moon soon became a full-blo...
Sky-Watcher 100i Strain reviewed by Dylan O Donnell
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 by Richard Harris
When you look at the evolution of astrophotography equipment, there are these moments when the ground shifts beneath our feet. One of those moments is happening right now with strain wave, or harmonic drive, mounts. Once considered experimental or niche, they have rapidly become the standard for portability and reliability. These instruments are compact, surprisingly st...
Stellarvue SVX152T Apo triplet refractor
Monday, August 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Stellarvue SVX152T is a 6-inch apochromatic triplet refractor telescope designed for both visual observing and astrophotography. Built around a precision 152 mm objective lens, the SVX152T is the result of years of refinement at Stellarvue. It's hand-figured and tested using interferometry to achieve a Strehl ratio of .97 to .98 in red light, making it one of th...
2025 Tele Vue product anniversaries
Saturday, August 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
Tele Vue products are so expertly designed and finely crafted that they only replace them with new models when they can make a meaningful improvement in performance. Therefore, many products that find their way into our customer’s hands have an ancestry dating back decades. Here they list some anniversaries for products that are still on the market today. 2025 ...
2025 Astrophotography Prize
Saturday, August 16, 2025 by Richard Harris
The 2025 Astrophotography Prize is set to take place over two days, September 13 and 14, 2025. This event invites astrophotographers worldwide to submit their best images for a chance to win part of a $12,000 USD prize pool. It brings together amateurs and experienced photographers, creating a space where images of the night sky can be celebrated, evaluated, and rewarde...
Choosing the right astrophotography camera
Friday, August 15, 2025 by Richard Harris
Astrophotography once relied entirely on film, a method plagued by low sensitivity, challenging exposures, and highly limited post-processing capabilities. The emergence of CCD sensors marked a massive improvement, offering lower noise and enhanced image quality. However, the introduction of CMOS sensors revolutionized the field even further. CMOS technology has rapidly...
Capturing the Milky Way using the Dwarf 3 Smart telescope
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Richard Harris
Ah, the Milky Way. That quiet band of light stretching across the summer sky has been there longer than anyone can remember, yet every year it pulls our eyes upward like it is brand new. It is the one thing in the warm night sky that can make a person stop in their tracks, hold up a phone, and try to catch its faint dusting of stars in a photograph. Out here, away from ...
DIY flat panel
Thursday, August 14, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Astrophotographers are constantly innovating to improve their imaging workflows, often creating custom tools that rival commercial products at a fraction of the cost. One clever example comes from a maker who modified a standard LED tracing panel to function as an ASCOM Alpaca-compatible flat panel calibrator. The result is a low-cost, smart device that can automate fla...
ZuluAlpha remote observatory
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
A new opportunity has emerged for astrophotographers and research institutions seeking unparalleled views of the southern celestial hemisphere. ZuluAlpha Remote Observatory, a newly developed facility near Sutherland, South Africa, offers a unique fusion of pristine skies, flexible hosting infrastructure, and turn-key access to the deep-sky wonders visible only from bel...
Askar 80ED refractor tested with the ASI2600MC and ASI585MC
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Askar 80ED is a compact, lightweight refractor that comes in around $400, making it an attractive option for beginner astrophotographers or anyone looking for a grab-and-go setup. It’s an 80mm doublet with a straightforward design, one ED glass element paired with a standard crown lens. With a focal length of 560mm and an f/7 ratio, it's built for simplici...
ZWO Astronomy photographer of the year 2025
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Richard Harris
The shortlist for the ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2025 competition has been unveiled. From a blood moon hanging over Shanghai to a family portrait of the Solar System and a close-up of a comet's streaming tails, distant astronomical wonders are photographed in magnificent detail for all to admire. Now in its 17th year, in 2025 the competition received a r...
Sigma 17-40mm art lens put to the test
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Sigma’s latest addition to its Art lens lineup, the 17–40mm F1.8 DC Art, brings an ambitious combination of high-speed aperture, weather-sealed construction, and extended focal range tailored for APS-C mirrorless systems. As the successor to the much-loved Sigma 18–35mm F1.8 for DSLRs, this mirrorless-native zoom seeks to reclaim its position as the br...
Peach State Star Gaze 2025
Monday, August 11, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Peach State Star Gaze (PSSG) is one of the longest-running annual star parties in the southeastern United States. Set to return for its 31st year, the 2025 event will be held from October 19 through October 26 at the familiar grounds of Deerlick Astronomy Village in Georgia. Organized by the Atlanta Astronomy Club, this event offers amateur astronomers a week-long o...
NINA Log analyzer
Monday, August 11, 2025 by Richard Harris
For astrophotographers who rely on automation to capture images overnight, it’s common to wake up with either hundreds of sub-exposures or a disappointing trickle of data. This unpredictability is exactly what led astrophotographer Brian Carter to develop a free online tool called the NINA Log Analyzer, which transforms the dense, hard-to-read logs from the NINA s...
Gskyer 70MM telescope impressions
Sunday, August 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Gskyer 70MM refractor telescope is designed with one goal in mind, accessibility for beginners, particularly children and families who want a simple way to observe the night sky. While it's often labeled as a “kid’s telescope,” that doesn’t mean it lacks value for adults seeking their first experience with astronomy. This compact and ligh...
IDAS Dusk to Dawn filter
Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The IDAS DTD, officially known as the Dusk to Dawn filter, represents a unique approach to astrophotography filtering. Unlike many filters that specialize in narrowband isolation or broadband light suppression, this multi-bandpass filter offers a hybrid experience that caters to a wide variety of celestial targets. From comets and emission nebulae to galaxies and the Mi...
Rokinon 135mm and Sigma ART Ring Systems
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Nightfall Ring Platform for the Sigma ART 85mm F1.4 lens is built for widefield astrophotography setups that require stability and the ability to mount several components in one place. It is compatible with Canon and Nikon versions of the lens and can hold accessories such as a ZWO Electronic Auto Focuser, a guidescope, a filter wheel, an ASIAIR or miniPC, and a pow...
Sky Rover 86MA overview
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Sky Rover 86MA is a multi-purpose apochromatic refractor built for astrophotographers seeking high-quality imaging performance without paying a premium brand tax. Emerging from a manufacturer more commonly known for binoculars and spotting scopes, this telescope marks a significant step for Sky Rover into deep-sky imaging territory. Despite its relatively recent app...
Astronomy Now publication changes owners
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Astronomy Now, the UK monthly astronomy magazine, has officially entered a new chapter as it transitions to new ownership and management under the publishing banner of Nebula Press. The change was formalized with the signing of a transfer agreement between former manager Steven Young and incoming publisher Dr. Stuart Clark. The handover marks the end of an era led by Yo...
Astrophotography FAILS: The bad habits ruining your shots
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by Richard Harris
Astrophotography is a pursuit that balances technical discipline with creative expression. For newcomers, the journey from capturing raw data to presenting a stunning final image is both exciting and intimidating. Along the way, however, many photographers, particularly beginners, fall into common traps that can degrade image quality or misrepresent the cosmos entirely....
Astro flea market 2025
Monday, August 4, 2025 by Richard Harris
The New Jersey Astronomical Association (NJAA) is once again opening its doors to the public for an exciting day of astronomical exploration, hands-on learning, and telescope trading at the 7th annual NJAA open house and astro flea market. Taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the NJAA Observatory in Voorhees State Park, High Bridge, ...
All Sky Map
Monday, August 4, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Sky charts have always been a cornerstone of amateur and professional astronomy. From books like Turn Left at Orion to iconic maps by Wil Tirion, they provide orientation and inspiration under the stars. Continuing in that tradition but innovating for real-world usability, Steve Berardi has released the All Sky Map, a rugged, full-sky reference chart designed to be take...
Tilt adjustments for astrophotography made easy
Sunday, August 3, 2025 by Richard Harris
Correcting tilt in an astrophotography setup can be one of the most frustrating, error-prone, and time-consuming aspects of imaging with a large sensor. The Wanderer Astro ETA (Electronic Tilt Adjuster) was designed to eliminate this headache entirely. While traditional tilt correction involves a manual cycle of test exposures, screw turns, and disassembly, the ETA prom...
Sky-Watcher HAC125DX Mini astrograph
Thursday, July 31, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
There’s something about a small telescope that reminds me of a pocketknife in some ways. It may not look like much at first, but if it’s well built and purpose driven, it can surprise you with just how capable it really is. The Sky Watcher HAC125DX Mini astrograph falls into that category. It’s compact enough to carry under one arm and subtle enough no...
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