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Seestar S30 Pro Smart Telescope is coming, what we know so far

I have been photographing the cosmos since 1987. Over the decades, my journey through astrophotography has evolved alongside the technology, from the early days of film to today’s powerful digital imaging systems. My passion was reignited in 2018 when I first experienced the Stellina smart telescope. That moment marked a new chapter for me. Since then, I have full...

Night sky tonight January 2025

Happy New Year everyone. January marks the start of longer days - yes, now that we've passed the winter solstice, the sun graces us with just a bit more light each day! It won't be long, and you'll be smashing mosquitos on your arm in July, wishing for these pest-free nights! So let's enjoy these crisp nights with this month’s highlights, including...

Astrobackyard visits Starfront Observatory

Astrophotographer Trevor Jones recently visited the rapidly growing Starfront Observatory in Texas. His visit highlights the growing trend of remote observatories designed for amateur astronomers in search of clearer skies. Situated under Bortle 1 conditions, the facility enjoys more than 200 clear nights annually, making it an ideal location for astrophotography. Tr...

Redcat 51 astrophotography: Small telescope with BIG rewards

Editors note: Who could have imagined that optics the size of a standard finder scope would prove to be so valuable in astrophotography? But the Redcat 51 from William Optics, despite its compact 2-inch aperture, has earned a reputation for delivering impressive results on just about any object you point it at in the night sky. As a refractor telescope with a focal...

Starfront observatory now accepting and installing telescopes

Bray Falls provided an in-depth tour of the telescopes already set up at the remote observatory in Central Texas. This project aims to make astrophotography accessible and affordable by allowing people to use their telescopes remotely from dark skies, wherever they live. The observatory features buildings where the roofs open every night, enabling users to capture image...

Remote telescope hosting from Starfront Observatory

The Starfront Observatory, located in Texas, offers remote telescope hosting services with three tiers of pier reservations for different telescope sizes. The observatory provides optimal conditions for astronomical observations with advanced infrastructure and dark skies. Features of remote telescope hosting: Telescopes: Accommodates up to a 17" reflector...