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In-depth astrophotography tutorials and technical guides written from real experience at the telescope.
Featured Guides
BeginnerImaging TrainOptics
Backfocus in Astrophotography: The Complete Guide
How to calculate your imaging train, understand the 55 mm rule, account for filters, diagnose bad spacing and achieve sharp stars from centre to corner.
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BeginnerCamera MatchingOptics
Pixel Scale in Astrophotography: The Complete Guide
How to match your camera, telescope and seeing conditions for the right level of detail — without falling into the oversampling trap.
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BeginnerBuying GuideEquipment
Choosing Your First Astrophotography Telescope
How to choose a telescope you'll actually enjoy using — rather than accidentally building a small observatory in your garden.
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More coming soon
We are working on more tutorials covering processing, equipment choices and observatory builds.