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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 e...
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 por...
See Mercury early morning August 2025
Sunday, August 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
Mercury, the smallest and innermost planet in our solar system, orbits the sun every 88 days. Its swift journey around the sun means that it often appears close to the sun in our sky, making it challenging to observe. Mercury passes between Earth and the sun approximately every 116 days, a position ...
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 se...