Astrophotography

Photographing the night sky can be an intimidating task. But by following a few simple tips, you can start capturing your own stunning astronomical images.

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Astrophotography, Observing

Ask Astro: What causes the pattern of diffraction spikes in astronomical images?

Astrophotography

Capturing the light in dark nebulae

The Sun in Hydrogen-alpha

Astrophotography, The Sun

Ask Astro: Why aren’t solar eclipse photos taken using a Hydrogen-alpha filter?

Astrophotography, Observing

How to remove stars from images with AI tools

Astrophotography, Solar System

Incredible images of great comets

Astronomy for beginners, Astrophotography, Observing Basics, Solar System

Beginner’s guide: How to photograph comets

Astrophotography

Explained: What pixel binning means for smartphone photography

Astrophotography, Solar System

Christmas shot of Comet Leonard wins 2022 astrophotography prize

Astrophotography, The Moon

Capturing the Moon in high resolution

Astrophotography

2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year contest teems with bright stars

Astrophotography, Telescopes and Equipment

Capture the sky with the QHY 600 CMOS camera

Astrophotography

How to identify deep-space objects in your astrophotos

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Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The Sun

Safely observing the Sun can be a fun and rewarding experience.

Credit: Ted Hauter.

The Moon

Our nearest celestial neighbor provides many great sights.

Planets

Targeting our solar system’s other worlds is well worth the effort.

Credit: Tony Hallas.

Deep-Sky Objects

Nebulae, star clusters, and galaxies are the night sky’s hidden gems.

Credit: Celestron.

Telescopes & Equipment

Explore the tools that can help you unlock the night sky.

Credit: Peter Michaud, Gemini Observatory.

Astrophotography

Capturing great celestial sights is both an art and a skill.

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