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21 news items found relating to deep sky objects
Hidden Hollow Star Party 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Hidden Hollow Star Party returns in 2025 with another weekend of stargazing, education, and astronomy activities. Set in the woods near Bellville, Ohio, the event runs from Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21. It takes place at Hidden Hollow Camp, home to the Warren Rupp Observatory and the Richland Astronomical Society. The event has built a reputa...
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...
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...
Complex planetary nebula traced by Webb
Saturday, August 9, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Since their discovery in the late 1700s, astronomers have learned that planetary nebulae, or the expanding shell of glowing gas expelled by a low-intermediate mass star late in its life, can come in all shapes and sizes. Most planetary nebula present as circular, elliptical, or bi-polar, but some stray from the norm, as seen in new high-resolution images of planetary ne...
Hopper e-finder push to solution
Thursday, August 7, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
The Hopper e-finder is a lightweight, high-performance push-to navigation device designed for amateur astronomers looking to maximize efficiency during observing sessions. At just 80 grams, the Hopper attaches directly to your telescope via a standard Synta/Vixen-style finder dovetail and integrates seamlessly with your existing setup. Despite its compact design, Hopper...
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...
ASI662MM astronomy camera
Friday, July 18, 2025 by Richard Harris
The ASI662MM and ASI662MC planetary cameras from ZWO are part of a new generation of affordable, high-performance astronomy cameras designed for capturing stunning images of celestial objects. Both cameras use the Sony IMX662 rolling shutter CMOS sensor, known for its excellent sensitivity, low read noise, and fast frame rates. They are ideal for planetary imaging, luna...
2025 Stellafane Convention
Thursday, July 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Stellafane Convention is one of the most cherished gatherings in the amateur astronomy community, and the 2025 edition promises to be no exception. Known as “The Original Star Party,” Stellafane is celebrating its 89th Convention of Amateur Telescope Makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vermont, from Thursday, July 24th through Sunday, July 27th, 2025. ...
UK StarParty Dalby Forest StarFest 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025 by Richard Harris
There’s something magical about standing under a truly dark sky, far from city lights, where the Milky Way stretches across the heavens like a glowing river and the stars seem close enough to touch. For over two decades, StarFest in Dalby Forest has been the place where that magic becomes reality for UK astronomers. Whether you're a seasoned observer hauling a...
Okie-Tex Star Party 2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Okie-Tex Star Party has long held a reputation as one of the most coveted astronomy events in North America, and in 2025, it celebrates its 42nd gathering under some of the darkest skies in the continental United States. Taking place from September 19 to 27 at Camp Billy Joe near Kenton, Oklahoma, this event draws amateur astronomers, astrophotographers, telescope e...
Celestron Origin EQ Mode and Autoguiding
Friday, June 6, 2025 by Richard Harris
The Celestron Origin has quietly held its place as one of the most intriguing all-in-one astrophotography platforms since its debut in 2024. It didn’t crash onto the scene with flashy marketing — it just worked, and worked well. Though not a newcomer anymore, its fusion of fast f/2 optics, onboard computing, and smart automation still sets it apart from...
Free astrophoto tools you can use
Friday, May 2, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Astrophotography is a fascinating pursuit that captures the beauty and scale of the night sky, but refining these images requires the right software. Many people believe that only expensive, proprietary tools can deliver the detailed, vibrant results they’re looking for. However, a growing number of free programs now allow amateur and intermediate astrophotographe...
Smart telescope image processing tutorial
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 by Richard Harris
Smart telescope image processing has become one of the most exciting and accessible aspects of modern astrophotography. What was once a niche hobby requiring large budgets, heavy mounts, and advanced equipment has been dramatically transformed by compact, integrated telescopes that can capture deep sky objects with surprising clarity. The core of this transformation lie...
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 across the image circle without requiring a separate field flattener. Th...
Brightest nebulae in the sky
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 by Richard Harris
When gazing into the night sky, some of the most breathtaking celestial sights are nebulae, vast clouds of gas and dust illuminated by nearby stars. While many nebulae appear faint to the naked eye, some stand out due to their brightness and striking details. The brightness of a nebula is typically measured using two key metrics: apparent magnitude, which represents the...
3D printed telescope for deep sky astrophotography
Monday, February 17, 2025 by Richard Harris
Buying and setting up a telescope is one thing, but 3D printing one from scratch is a whole other thing. It takes time, effort, and knowing how things fit together. That’s what someone decided to do, build a working 3D-printed telescope for deep-sky astrophotography. The idea was to make something that works, isn’t too expensive, and others can try too. This...
High-magnification astrophotography
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 by Russ Scritchfield
Long focal length telescopes bring distant deep sky objects closer, revealing fine details that are impossible to capture with shorter focal lengths. While astrophotography with these telescopes does require more precision in tracking and guiding, the benefits can far outweigh the challenges. The ability to see intricate structures in nebulae, fine details in galaxies, ...
This week in astronomy with Dave Eicher focuses on observing the Andromeda galaxy
Monday, October 28, 2024 by Richard Harris
Behold the Andromeda Galaxy, our massive neighbor that's racing towards us at 110 km/s - set for a cosmic collision in a few billion years (as it appears anyway)! The image above was captured by myself using my Askar 600. Take a closer look and notice the enhanced Ha data revealing those vibrant hydrogen regions! In the latest episode of "This Week in Astron...
Astronomy app Observer Pro updates
Thursday, September 26, 2024 by Russ Scritchfield
Observer Pro, a widely used astronomy app for observing, logging, astrophotography of deep sky objects, and just about anything in the night sky, has released its latest update, version 1.4, after more than two years of development. This release brings significant new features and improvements, modernizing the app for its user base of imagers and observers. ...
Tabletop telescope comparisions and options
Monday, August 26, 2024 by Richard Harris
Astronomy doesn't have to be an expensive hobby. Gone are the days when owning a telescope meant breaking the bank. Enter the era of tabletop telescopes – compact, affordable, and incredibly capable devices that bring the cosmos closer to everyone. These pint-sized powerhouses are perfect for enthusiasts who are always on the move but still wish to indulge in ...
Lucky Imaging technique captures M51 in vivid detail
Sunday, May 19, 2024 by Robert Majewski
I decided to image Deep Sky objects with available software a number of years ago. However, I found a number of problems, like the autoguiding calibration code that failed to calibrate for various reasons, and guide stars were hard to find. So, I decided to write my own software for DSO image acquisition. The "Lucky Image" M51 image was taken with an 8...