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

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...

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

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

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?

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

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

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...

Computerised German equatorial mounts (GEM) are used to track the night sky. They do this by moving on an axis, parallel to the axis of...