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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 noise. The same impulse guides the researchers behind the Hobby Eberly Tel...

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Astrophoto processing: when you've gone too far

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Richard Harris

I have two truths rattling around in my head every time I sit down to process a deep sky target. The first is that we are standing on a pile of new tools that really do make this hobby easier. The second is that the same tools can quietly move us from astrophotography into something closer to digital illustration if we do not keep a hand on the wheel. "Should th...

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How to use a telescope

Saturday, March 7, 2026 by Richard Harris

So you’ve just unboxed your brand-new telescope. Maybe it’s a sleek refractor, a sturdy Dobsonian, or one of those smart telescopes that runs on an app. Now you’re standing there asking what just about everyone asks the first time they look at a telescope and think seriously about using it - what now? Telescopes come in all kinds - big ones, small o...

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Mirrorless astrophotography camera from OM System lands

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield

While dedicated astro cameras and smart telescopes steal the spotlight in astrophotogtraphy, some photographers are still waiting for something else: a regular DSLR camera that can shoot the Milky Way as well as it shoots a sunset - without needing a separate “astronomy-only” rig. Meet the new OM System OM-3 Astro camera which aimss to address this niche ...

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ASCOM Platform 7.1 Update 2 Released

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 by Richard Harris

The ASCOM community announces an update to the widely adopted interoperability platform that connects astronomy software with a broad range of observatory devices. ASCOM Platform 7.1 Update 2 expands the platform’s reputation for stability and compatibility, bringing refinements that help imagers, visual observers, and research teams run sessions with greater conf...

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Planet and moon image stacking gets easier with LuckyStackWorker 7

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 by Russ Scritchfield

LuckyStackWorker - a free, open-source desktop application for astrophotographers that automates the post-processing (sharpening, denoising) of stacked solar system images (planets, Moon, Sun) captured with techniques like lucky imaging, has updated to a new release of version 7.0.0. The application has taken a noticeable step forward, not by reinventing planetary workf...

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OpenAstro AlpacaBridge launches and why it matters

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 by Richard Harris

After spending decades in the field setting up mounts in the dark, chasing cables across frozen ground, and trying to make mismatched software talk to hardware it barely understands, I have learned to pay attention when someone tries to solve a real problem instead of adding another layer of noise. AlpacaBridge from OpenAstro is one of those efforts that comes from live...

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Automatic polar alignment for telescopes just got real

Monday, January 12, 2026 by Richard Harris

Polar alignment is a nuts-and-bolts procedure - an unglamorous but unavoidable step if we want precise tracking of the night sky with our telescopes. There’s nothing particularly elegant or mysterious about it. You’re simply aligning the polar axis (RA) of your mount as accurately as possible with the celestial pole of the planet you’re standing on...E...

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Astrophotography burnout

Monday, December 22, 2025 by Richard Harris

Astrophotography Burnout is something many beginners (and even seasoned astrophotographers) encounter at some point. One night you're full of excitement, marveling at the galaxies and nebulae appearing on your laptop screen. The next, you're dreading another tedious battle with your equipment or feeling disappointed by a lackluster image. I've been ther...

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Portable astrophotography observatories that elevate night sky imaging

Friday, December 12, 2025 by Richard Harris

Most astrophotographers know the feeling of setting up in an open yard or at a dark site and immediately negotiating with the environment. A light breeze nudges the telescope just enough to show up in guiding. Dew slowly settles on cables and focusers. A neighbor's porch light flicks on at the exact moment a long exposure begins. None of this is surprising, yet it a...

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Conquering cable chaos the astrophotography powerbox revolution

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield

The pursuit of astrophotography is a journey into the sublime, capturing the ethereal beauty of the cosmos. Yet, beneath the serene images of nebulae and galaxies lies a complex array of electronic equipment, each demanding precise power and data connections. For many enthusiasts, this technical foundation often devolves into a frustrating tangle of cables, multiple pow...

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The startup bringing space telescopes to everyone

Sunday, November 30, 2025 by Richard Harris

What if you could schedule your own cosmic observation from space - no clouds, no light pollution, no billion-dollar budget? In a world where most CubeSats stare hungrily back at Earth, a small team is flipping the narrative. Bueche Labs, driven by startup veterans with a restless love for the stars, is on a mission to point affordable telescopes outward, opening the...

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ASI585MM Air, ASI4400MC Pro and Seestar Binoculars arrive

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 by Richard Harris

ZWO has gone and done it again. Just when you think the landscape of astrophotography gear has settled for a moment, they roll in and break down a few more barriers. This time they are coming at us from every angle. On one side a new full frame camera for deep sky imagers who want to stretch their field of view as far as their optics will allow. On another side an ultra...

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RASA telescope design technology

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 by Richard Harris

The Rowe-Ackermann Schmidt Astrograph isn't your typical telescope, it’s a high-speed astrophotography machine that you can't actually "look through" - you have to use a camera to see the fruits of it's optics. Think of it as the “mothership” of aperture and speed. I’ve owned Fastar-enabled Celestron SCTs before, using that ...

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Telescope Deals Black Friday 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025 by Austin Harris

This year's astronomy listings bring a wide range of equipment into the Black Friday cycle, with several manufacturers offering targeted reductions across telescopes, smart imaging devices, cameras, and accessories. Rather than focusing on dramatic markdowns, these collections lean toward practical, equipment-focused savings that give buyers the opportunity to upgra...

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The smart telescope head fake

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 by Richard Harris

As many of you know, I love astronomy and astrophotography, and over the years I've poured more into telescopes and cameras than I'd care to admit. So when I see a smart telescope on the market for a few hundred dollars promising gorgeous cosmic photos with the tap of an app, like many of you, I can’t help but raise an eyebrow. Some newcomers tru...

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OMI Astro remote telescopes are ready for new astrophotography season

Monday, November 10, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield

OMI Astro remote telescopes offer astronomers and astrophotography enthusiasts the opportunity to conduct imaging sessions using professional-grade telescopes without traveling to observatories. The service provides users with online access to equipment located in optimal viewing locations, allowing for clear and precise celestial observations. Accessing profession...

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ZuluAlpha remote observatory phase 1 reservation now open

Monday, October 20, 2025 by Austin Harris

The newly launched ZuluAlpha remote observatory near Sutherland, South Africa, is now accepting reservations for Phase 1 of its remote hosting facility. Built on a high plateau under some of the darkest skies on Earth, the observatory allows astronomers, astrophotographers, and research institutions to operate telescopes and instruments remotely. The site has been desig...

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JMI focuser now supports Pegasus FocusCube 3

Monday, October 6, 2025 by Richard Harris

JMI has expanded compatibility for its Crayford-style electronic focuser by adding direct support for the Pegasus FocusCube 3. The integration allows users to attach the FocusCube directly to the JMI focuser using the brackets, screws, and couplers included with the FocusCube 3 package. This approach eliminates the need for extra adapters and simplifies setup for astron...

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Stellar SHO set from Optolong to unlock your cameras performance

Thursday, October 2, 2025 by Richard Harris

Optolong has introduced a new pair of filters designed for astrophotographers using color cameras: the L-Synergy and the updated L-eXtreme. Together, these filters provide a pathway to creating narrowband-style images in the well-known Hubble Palette (SHO) while maintaining compatibility with one-shot-color (OSC) cameras. The addition of what Optolong describes as enhan...

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Daytime astrophotography possible using new ZWO cameras

Thursday, September 25, 2025 by Richard Harris

Astrophotography has traditionally been a pursuit reserved for the night (ahem - okay sunsets and sunrises technically "do" count). The stars, planets, and other celestial phenomena are more visible in the absence of sunlight. However, advancements in technology have begun to change this paradigm. One of the latest innovations in this field is the introduction...

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EF lens controller and adapter for astronomy cameras released

Friday, September 12, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield

There's a new product in the wild,  that makes using Canon EF and EF-S lenses with astronomy cameras a bit more straightforward. If you’ve ever hauled heavy focusers out under the sky and thought There’s got to be a better way, this is for folks like you. Pinefeat has released the Canon EF / EF-S Lens Controller & Adapter for Astronomy C...

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Reusing telescope photons for multi-filter astrophotography

Thursday, September 11, 2025 by Richard Harris

Before we dig into this topic, I want to say up front that some of what follows leans into the philosophical side of science. It’s forward thinking, a bit like staring out at the night sky and wondering not only what’s there, but what might be possible if we push our tools just a little further. I’ve spent years working with everything from one-shot co...

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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...

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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 ...

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