The Cameras I Use for Deep-Sky, Solar and Lunar Astrophotography
The Cameras I Use for Deep-Sky, Solar and Lunar Astrophotography Deep Sky · Solar · Lunar Imaging One of the… Read more
Askar SQA55 Imaging Rig vs Seestar S50 Smart Telescope
Astrophotography has never been more accessible than it is today.
Not so long ago, imaging deep sky objects meant committing to complex equipment, a steep learning curve, and a significant financial outlay before you ever saw a meaningful result.
Askar SQA55: Small Scope, Serious Results
Some telescopes surprise you the first time you open the case. The Askar SQA55 is one of them. It is compact, beautifully finished and feels more like a precision instrument than a small travel scope.
Smart Telescopes Are Growing Up
Smart telescopes are not new. Most people interested in astronomy already know they exist. What is new is how quickly… Read more
A Night Under the Almost-Full Moon – 8 August 2025
Introduction On the evening of 8 August 2025, at around 10 pm, I set up my equipment to capture the… Read more
Capturing the Andromeda Galaxy (M31) with the Seestar S50
Last night I aimed my Seestar S50 at one of the most iconic deep-sky objects in the northern hemisphere, M31,… Read more