How to Get Started in Amateur Astronomy: Astronomy is the study of the stars, planets, and other celestial objects that populate the sky. It is an endlessly fascinating field, the oldest of the natural sciences, and one of the few areas of science that amateurs can directly assist th…

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The Bortle scale is a way to measure the brightness of the night sky for a particular location. How much light pollution is in your backyard sky?

Ever since filmmaker and photographer Ben Canales of Uncage The Soul Productions took his first astro-photograph in 2009, he has been consumed with the night sky. As a filmmaker, he began…

Astrophotography Telescope Buying Guide - My top 10 best astrophotography refractor telescopes for under $2000. High quality optics from top brands.

In this article we outline what Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA) is, how it differs from regular astronomy and what gear is needed.

Focal ratio measures how “fast” a telescope is and is one of the key indicators of how a telescope will perform. But what is the best focal ratio for astrophotography?