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Mar 23, 20243 min read
The Solar System: Planets in order of mass, density, and more
Do you fear those awkward silences at star parties and observing nights? These ‘Did you know’ ice-breakers will surely captivate your...
Mar 23, 20245 min read
Discover Mercury: 20 amazing facts revealed!
Discover the mysteries of Mercury! Dive into 20 fascinating facts about our Solar System’s smallest planet.
Feb 15, 20245 min read
The Best Astrophotography Competitions
If you are an astrophotographer, you might be interested in entering some of the many astrophotography competitions and contests that are...
Dec 31, 202312 min read
Must see astronomical events to look out for in 2024!
Discover the amazing celestial events that will light up the 2024 night sky, from eclipses and meteor showers to comets and conjunctions!
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 13, 20235 min read
Top 10 Essential Items for Your Astrokit
A list of 10 essential items you should have but didn’t know you needed.
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 31, 20235 min read
What are the best digital cameras for astrophotography?
Astrophotography is the art of capturing the beauty and wonder of the night sky. Whether you want to photograph the Milky Way, the moon,...
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...
Aug 11, 20236 min read
Discover the Sun: 15 illuminating facts to brighten your day
Did you know it rains on the Sun? Here are 15 facts about the Sun you need to know!
Jun 25, 20236 min read
SNR in Astrophotography: What is it and how to improve it
Astrophotography is a fascinating hobby that allows us to capture the beauty and wonder of the night sky. However, it is also a...
May 24, 20238 min read
Is the Quattro 150P good for astrophotography? Yes, and here's an in-depth review why
Sky-watcher has added a new photographic Newtonian telescope to their range, the Quattro 150P and Sky-watcher Australia sent me one to test!
Mar 18, 20234 min read
Reviewing Astro Night's astronomy torches
If your goal is to be a social astro-butterfly, I cannot express the importance of investing in a high-quality torch with a red light...
Nov 9, 20223 min read
Automation and acquisition software
Automation and acquisition software allows you to connect and control your astrophotography equipment such as camera, focuser, dome or...
Aug 8, 20225 min read
Discover Space: 20 cosmic facts that are out of this world
Large space mountains, pulsar planets and sulfuric acid rain.. These are some interesting things found in Space.
May 22, 20224 min read
Reviewing Skywatcher's 150/750 F5 Newtonian
I began my astrophotography journey in 2020 when I purchased my first telescope, a Skywatcher Black Diamond 150/750 Newtonian. Which,...
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Reviewing ZWO's ASI533MC Pro Astronomy Camera
Whenever I see a post on social media asking for recommendations on which dedicated astrophotography camera to buy, I respond, in caps,...
Apr 7, 20223 min read
German Equatorial Mounts: What you need to know!
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...
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