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Lens support system from Buckeyestargazer lands

A telephoto lens and camera can make beautiful deep sky images, but the setup lives or dies by how well it is mounted-as many of you know. If the lens flexes a little when you slew, if the camera tilts a hair when you focus, your stars will tattle. The difference between soft ovals and tight circles often comes down to one simple idea: treat the lens and everything arou...

Viewing the Gegenschein

If you spend enough nights outside with a camera and a thermos, the sky starts talking back. It speaks in whispers though, and the Gegenschein is one of its quietest voices -almost impossible to catch too. I like that. It rewards patience, good notes, and an honest eye. Chasing it will tune your instincts for transparency, light pollution gradients, and the way the ecli...

Tiny astrophotography rig built by Cuiv

Astronomy gear keeps leaning toward two virtues that often tug in opposite directions. Portability so you will actually carry it out. Power so your images do not leave you wishing you had brought the big rig. Cuiv, The Lazy Geek set himself a simple challenge. Build the smallest kit he could that still produces images with real scientific and aesthetic weight. The core ...

Star tracker with a strain wave gear in Optron HST MiniTracker

iOptron has introduced a new strain wave gear approach to sky tracking with the HST MiniTracker. Just as jet engines revolutionized aviation by packing far more power into a compact form, strain wave gears have transformed modern astronomy - first in high-end GOTO mounts, and now, finally, in ultra-portable sky trackers as well. The HST MiniTracker is designed with this...

Askar 80ED refractor tested with the ASI2600MC and ASI585MC

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...

30F5 Mini Guide Scope

Today I’m taking a look at a new super compact and reliable little guide scope from ZWO — the ZWO 30F5 Mini Guide Scope. This thing is built to improve your guiding performance during long exposures, and it’s perfect for portable astrophotography setups. Whether you're using a small refractor or a star tracker like the Star Adventurer or EQM-3...

Multi-night astrophotography guide

Astrophotography requires patience, precision, and an understanding of how to collect and process light. Walt from Delta Astrophotography recently explained the process of collecting data over several nights to produce highly detailed astrophotos. In this article, we’ll break down the key points, techniques, and insights he shared, helping both beginners and advan...

OG star tracker V2 review

Astrophotography is as much about the gear as it is about the passion for the cosmos. Over the years, tracking mounts have evolved, and the OG Star Tracker V2 Fully Build represents one of the latest products designed to make astrophotography as seamless as possible. For those of us who dream of long-exposure images of star trails, nebulae, and distant galaxies, having ...

SPHEREx launch and telescope details

NASA's pursuit of understanding the cosmos is set to take a significant leap forward with the upcoming launch of a new sky-mapping space telescope, the SPHEREx space telescope, which is scheduled to launch on February 27, 2025. The launch will take place from Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This advanced piece of technology prom...

ECH-630 Astro Tracker

The Slik ECH-630 Astro-Tracker is a compact motorized mount designed with speed settings for star, moon, and time-lapse photography. Unlike some astro-tracking heads that can weigh up to 11 lbs, the ECH-630 weighs just 22.4 oz and takes up the same space as a 24-70mm lens in a camera bag. This makes it ideal for photographers who hike to remote locations to capture the ...

Orion Nebula photos made easy

The Orion Nebula, one of the most bright and spectacular deep-sky objects in the night sky, is located just 1,500 light years away from Earth. While it may appear as a smudge to the naked eye, the Orion Nebula is the nearest large star-forming region to Earth. With long-exposure astrophotography, more color and detail can be revealed, showcasing this star-forming region...

NOMAD Star Tracker from Move Shoot Move

Move Shoot Move’s NOMAD Tracker is a portable star-tracking device developed for both beginner and seasoned astrophotographers. This tracker is designed to provide an easy-to-use and travel-friendly solution while ensuring precise star tracking, based on user feedback and improvements from the earlier MSM Rotator model. Move Shoot Move's NOMAD Star Tracker&...

Astrophotography setups from $100 to $10000

Nico Carver, also known as Nebula Photos on YouTube, has provided an in-depth look at various astrophotography setups in his video "Astrophotography from $100 to $10,000." He showcases a range of equipment from a DIY smartphone tracker to advanced setups with dedicated cameras and telescopes, discussing the pros and cons of each option. Emphasizing factors lik...

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