Tutorials

Tutorials: Your Galactic Guide to Becoming an Astro Pro – One Star at a Time!

Nov 35 min read

Advanced Astrophotography Techniques for Smartphone Users

Smartphone cameras have come a long way. Thanks to advances in sensor sensitivity and software, you can now capture incredible shots of...

Nov 36 min read

Can You Image the Milky Way with a Smartphone?

There’s an undeniable thrill in capturing the Milky Way. It’s like a cosmic high-five, a way of saying, “Look, Universe, I see you!” But...

May 35 min read

Photographing meteor showers: A step-by-step guide

Dive into the technical aspects of photographing meteor showers using a digital camera. From equipment to camera settings.

Mar 246 min read

Solar eclipses: How to safely view or photograph using solar glasses, filters and more

Every so often, the universe treats us to amazing astronomical events such as meteor storms, comets and lunar eclipses. But the most...

Dec 28, 20235 min read

An introduction to back focus for beginners to astrophotography

Backfocus. It's a term you've probably heard of. But what is it, why does it matter, and how do you set it correctly for your equipment?

Oct 20, 202310 min read

How to take photos of the night sky using your digital camera

How to choose the best camera settings and lenses, compose your shot, and process your images.

Sep 3, 20237 min read

How to Polar Align a Tracking Mount in the Southern Hemisphere

Polar alignment is a process of aligning the axis of an equatorial mount with the south celestial pole (SCP), which is the point in the sky

Aug 17, 20234 min read

How to measure distances of objects in the night sky with your fingers and hands

Have you ever wondered how big the moon is, or how far apart the stars are? If you are a stargazer, you might be curious about the size...