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Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Astro-Imaging: Stretching the Truth
There's more than one way to stretch your data . . . and the truth.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Astrophotography: Bits, Bytes & Dynamic Range
Wider is better for astrophotography — understand the basics of bit depth and dynamic range for better astrophotos.
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: The Extraterrestrial Next Door
Researchers discuss new signs of chemistry favorable to life at Mars, Europa, and Enceladus — plus how to probe for its presence with interplanetary missions.
Amateur Planet Hunters Have a New Online Resource
A database run by the American Association of Variable Star Observers will organize and archive data on transiting exoplanets collected by amateur astronomers.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Star Clusters: The Low Hanging Fruit of Astrophotography
Star clusters are a terrific way to practice your astrophotography fundamentals!
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: Astrochemistry and the Origin of Life
From serendipitous camping trips to forging international consensus on big-budget observatories, the 2018 Kavli Prize laureate discusses her personal and professional journey into the field of astrochemistry.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Choosing the Best (Good Enough) ISO for Astrophotography
Astrophotographer Richard S. Wright, Jr. shares an easy way to test your DSLR camera to find its best low-light ISO performance.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Tips for Shooting the Milky Way
It’s summer time, and the Milky Way is beckoning. Here are a few tips to help get you started photographing our galaxy.
Astronomy for Beginners: How to Get Started in Backyard Astronomy
Astronomy doesn't deserve its reputation as a tough, expensive hobby. You just need to begin with the right advice.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Understanding ISO for Astrophotography
Does increasing the ISO on your DSLR make it more sensitive? No! Yes! Depends! Find out how ISO affects your astrophotography.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
The Case for Monochrome
Quality monochrome (black-and-white) images are a much easier route to early success in astrophotography — find out how to get started.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Astrophotography: Stacking Up Your Signal
The secret to stacking images in astrophotography is increasing signal rather than just increasing the number of exposures.
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: How Will the TESS Mission Accelerate the Hunt for Livable Alien Worlds?
The just-launched Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) could soon provide the breakthrough identification of dozens of potentially habitable exoplanets right in our cosmic backyard
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
An Astrophotographer's Gentle Introduction to Noise
You don't need a PhD to understand noise in astronomical images — here's an introduction to the various sources of noise in astrophotography and how to combat them.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
PixInsight vs Photoshop: Which is Better for Astrophotography?
Is it possible to settle the PixInsight vs. Photoshop debate once and for all? Yes: Learn both and gain the skills you need to make better astrophotos!
Famous and Noteworthy Astronomers
Stephen Hawking, 1942–2018
Stephen Hawking, renowned physicist, famed science communicator, and all-around inspiration, has passed away at the age of 76.
The Kavli Foundation Q&A: A "Living Dead" Star Sheds Light on the Early Universe
A newfound star in a nearby galaxy appears to have cheated death by blowing up at least twice as a supernova. It could be a throwback to the first stars that ever formed.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
How to Capture the Clearest Astro Images
Capturing crystal-clear astro images involves a delicate balance of having just enough pixels for the object you're imaging. But you don't need a PhD to understand the sampling theory that's involved.
What is the Saros Cycle and How Does It Foretell Eclipses?
A slow, relentless rhythm, known as the saros cycle, is hidden away in the movements of the Moon and Sun. How does it foretell eclipses — and how could Babylonians discover its existence long before modern science and technology?
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Framing Your Astro Images: Understanding Field of View and Pixel Scale
Knowing your astrophotography setup's pixel scale will help you take better pictures. And to determine pixel scale, you first need to know your field of view.
