Astrophotography

How-to guides, case studies, and equipment recommendations to help you take amazing photos of the stars, planets and other objects in space.

Astrophotographer Case Studies

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Jakob Sahner

Jakob Sahner

Deep Sky and Landscape Astrophotography

Rositsa Dimitrova

Rositsa Dimitrova

Amazing Travel Astrophotography

Cameras for Astrophotography

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Best 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

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

Best CCD and CMOS Cameras for Astrophotography

The best dedicated astronomy cameras for deep sky and planetary imaging

Best Mirrorless Cameras for Astrophotography

Best Mirrorless Cameras for Astrophotography

Focused solely on the best mirrorless models based on our findings

Telescopes for Astrophotography

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Best Telescopes for Astrophotography

Best Telescopes for Astrophotography

See our unique analysis of which telescopes are being used by the most successful astrophotographers today

Best Smart Telescopes

Best Smart Telescopes

Check out our overview and comparison of all available smart telescopes

Best Telescopes for Planetary Imaging

Best Telescopes for Planetary Imaging

We analyzed hundreds of planetary images to find the best telescopes

Best Apochromatic Refractor Telescopes

Best Apochromatic Refractor Telescopes

“Apos” are one of the best telescope types for astrophotography

Mounts for Astrophotography

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Best Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography

Best Telescope Mounts for Astrophotography

See our unique analysis of which mounts are being used by the most successful astrophotographers today

Best Star Tracker for Astrophotography

Best Star Tracker for Astrophotography

Star trackers are amazing pieces of equipment for landscape astrophotographers

Different Types of Telescope Mounts

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?

What is a Harmonic Drive Telescope Mount?

Harmonic mounts are small and light, but are they right for you?

Astrophotography Guides

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Gear Analysis

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 for Beginners

Astrophotography for Beginners

Everything you need to know to get started in astrophotography

Astrophotography in the City

Astrophotography in the City

Find 9 tactics to overcome city light pollution and take great astro images

Astrophotography on a Budget

Astrophotography on a Budget

How to save money whilst building an astrophotography setup

Astrophotography Calculators

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NPF Rule Calculator

NPF Rule Calculator

Work out your best exposure time for sharp stars with our free calculator

500 Rule Calculator

500 Rule Calculator

Use our free calculator for the 500 Rule for exposure time

Lenses for Astrophotography

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Best 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

Best Focal Length for Astrophotography

Find out the optimum focal length lenses for astrophotography

Smartphone Astrophotography

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iPhone Astrophotography

iPhone Astrophotography

See our guide to capturing the stars and planets with your iPhone’s camera

Best Astrophotography Apps

Best Astrophotography Apps

See our guide to capturing the stars and planets with your iPhone’s camera

Best Phones for Astrophotography

Best Phones for Astrophotography

Find the best phones for taking great night sky images

Instagram Astrophotography

Instagram Astrophotography

Find the best astrophotographers to follow on Instagram

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