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Astrobiscuit: The nerd who made the universe fun

In 2017, Rory Griffin—better known as Astrobiscuit—asked his wife for a telescope. She rolled her eyes. “It’ll just gather dust,” she said. But the first night he pointed that Sky-Watcher Mak 90 into the London sky, Jupiter floated into view. Its moons lined up like tiny pearls, and Rory was hooked. Suddenly, astrophotography wasn’t j...

Astrophotography burnout

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...

ClearSky ST-17 R harmonic mount

2025 was definitely a year for harmonic drive mounts. With so many choices appearing in quick succession it is easy for a new piece of gear to slip past unnoticed, especially when the big names like ZWO, Sky-Watcher, and iOptron take up most of the space in the conversation. The ClearSky ST-17 R is not trying to compete with those companies directly. Its real compe...

ASI585MM Air, ASI4400MC Pro and Seestar Binoculars arrive

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...

Rokinon 14mm lens review

Whether it’s the Milky Way shining bright over the Ozarks or the crisp detail of the moon’s craters on a clear Missouri night, the right lens can make all the difference. One that’s caught my eye lately is the *Rokinon 14mm F2.8 RF*—a solid ultra-wide-angle prime built for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless cameras. At just $499, it won’t ...

Capturing the Milky Way and Orion from Mount Teide

The volcanic landscapes, high-altitude vantage points, and typically clear skies make Tenerife’s Mount Teide a great location for astrophotography. Recently, Martin Fransson documented his journey to this incredible location, discussing his challenges, preparations, and ultimate success in capturing breathtaking astrophotos of the Milky Way. Martin Frans...

Canon astrophotography cameras

Canon has been at the forefront of providing photographers with cameras that meet the unique demands of astrophotography for years. I still remember my 20da that I had from the early 2000s - what a thrill that was! Single shot color, ISO of 3400, ah! I thought it would be fun to explore the best Canon cameras for astrophotography available in 2025, touching on their fea...

Take iPhone comet photos tonight!

Hey everyone! Tonight is the perfect night to capture the beauty of the cosmos using just your iPhone—yes, you can get surprisingly great results (see my Aurora photos from this week below)! The highlight of the evening is Comet C/2023, a visitor from the far reaches of our solar system. What makes tonight special is that the comet will be at its closest approach ...

Titan Astro SkyCamOne HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

Titan Astro, a young innovator in amateur astronomy technology, recently announced the launch of its groundbreaking SkyCamOne HAT for Raspberry Pi 5. This device combines the power of Raspberry Pi 5 with advanced capabilities, making professional-grade all sky cameras accessible to astronomers of all levels. Titan Astro SkyCamOne for Raspberry Pi 5: Revolutioniz...

Full harvest supermoon with a partial lunar eclipse from over the Ozarks

Astrophotography on a full moon night is almost pointless - even when using narrowband filters, the moon's glow is too much to capture the needed intricate details of deep space objects! But...that wasn't going to stop me from capturing a rare alignment of a Harvest supermoon and a partial eclipse on the same night using my trusty Nikon P1000. The N...

Ryan Imperio crowned Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024

Royal Museums Greenwich announced that American astrophotographer Ryan Imperio has been awarded the prestigious title of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 for his exceptional image, Distorted Shadows of the Moon's Surface Created by an Annular Eclipse. This breathtaking photograph, captured during the annular solar eclipse of October 14, 2023, is a masterful d...

Night Sky Festival in Joshua Tree National Park

The Night Sky Festival is an annual celebration of Joshua Tree National Park’s night sky, serving as a key fundraiser for Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center (STL) and Joshua Tree Residential Education Experience (JTREE), both non-profit organizations. The event will feature a variety of activities starting on Friday, October 4, including a nigh...