When getting outfitted with a camera for astrophotography, some beginners look at things like price above all else. And while your budget is certainly an important consideration, so too are the features the camera offers for maximizing your ability to get high-quality nighttime shots. With that...

When you grab your gear and head out at night to photograph the Milky Way, you're probably thinking about photography stuff... You know, composition, framing, camera settings, and so forth. But have you ever stopped to think about your subject and how incredible it is? The next time you've got...

Let's face it - photography is difficult to master. And astrophotography, well, that's a tough cookie, too. But just because it's difficult doesn't mean that with practice you can't master the art of photographing the night sky. There are some common astrophotography mistakes to avoid,...

One of the most dazzling shows in the night sky is a meteor shower. And though there are times throughout the year when they are easy to see - including the upcoming Geminid Meteor Shower on the night of December 13 into the morning of December 14, 2017 - it can be difficult to capture them in a...

When most people see images like the one above, they likely think "gee, that looks hard to do." And though it takes a good amount of planning and preparation, the right compositional choices, and the right gear, once you get the basic steps down, you might just be surprised at your ability to...

Astrophotography is a lot like real estate in that it's all about location, location, location. To pull off the very best photos of the night sky, you need to put yourself in a spot that affords you an unobstructed view and offers dark skies, among other things. With this quick-start guide, I...

If you've never heard of a Super Blue Blood Moon Eclipse, you're not alone... That's because for the first time in a century-and-a-half, this rare celestial event will occur on January 31, 2018, delighting stargazers with a supermoon, a blood moon, and a lunar eclipse, all at the same...

One of the challenges of capturing beautiful photos of the night sky is to get the shot perfectly in focus. Though modern cameras have incredible autofocus systems, they rely on light to obtain their focus. That means that when you're out shooting stars at night, the camera's autofocus will...

I don't think it's any secret that astrophotography can be a challenge. I mean, on the one hand, it's a little more technical than traditional photography. But challenging yourself once in awhile is a good thing! On the other hand, astrophotography can be challenging simply because it's hard...

The great thing about photographing the moon is that you have many chances each month to photograph it in its various phases. That means that if you don't quite get the shot you want the first time you try, just give it another shot the next day. Even the full moon gives you an opportunity each...