Astrophotography
How-to guides, case studies, and equipment recommendations to help you take amazing photos of the stars, planets and other objects in space.
Cameras for Astrophotography
Best Cameras for Astrophotography
See the best-ranked DSLR and Mirrorless cameras overall for astrophotography
Full Frame vs APS-C: What’s Best for Astrophotography
What are the advantages and disadvantages of different sensor sizes?
Best CCD and CMOS Cameras for Astrophotography
The best dedicated astronomy cameras for deep sky and planetary imaging
Best Mirrorless Cameras for Astrophotography
Focused solely on the best mirrorless models based on our findings
Telescopes for Astrophotography
Best Telescopes for Astrophotography
See our unique analysis of which telescopes are being used by the most successful astrophotographers today
Best Telescopes for Deep Space Astrophotography
We analyzed hundreds of deep sky images to find the best telescopes to use
Best Telescopes for Planetary Imaging
We analyzed hundreds of planetary images to find the best telescopes
Best Apochromatic Refractor Telescopes
“Apos” are one of the best telescope types for astrophotography
Mounts for Astrophotography
Best Mount for Astrophotography
See our unique analysis of which mounts are being used by the most successful astrophotographers today
Best Star Tracker for Astrophotography
Star trackers are amazing pieces of equipment for landscape astrophotographers
14 Different Types of Telescope Mounts Explained
Learn about all the different mount types and what’s best for astrophotography, from Alt-Az, EQ, to Direct Drive
What is a Harmonic Drive Telescope Mount?
Harmonic mounts are small and light, but are they right for you?
Astrophotography Guides
Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Gear Analysis
See our analysis of what equipment has been used in nearly 700 images shortlisted for the competition
Astrophotography in the City
Find 9 tactics to overcome city light pollution and take great astro images
Astrophotography Calculators
Lenses for Astrophotography
Best Lenses for Astrophotography
Find out what makes a good lens for astrophotography and the best models for any budget
Best Focal Length for Astrophotography
Find out the optimum focal length lenses for astrophotography
Smartphone Astrophotography
Best Astrophotography Apps
See our guide to capturing the stars and planets with your iPhone’s camera
