Mastering Calibration Frames for Deep-Sky Astrophotography
Learn bias, dark, flat, and dark-flat frames, how to shoot them, and how to stack for cleaner deep-sky photos using DSLR or cooled CMOS cameras.

Guides to help with your Stargazing Adventure

Information on Galaxies, Stars, Constellations, Planets, Moons, Comets and Asteroids
Listen to Bernard Miller describe his journey into AstroPhotography and detail how he captured this stunning image of the Sculptor Galaxy.
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Drew Evans talks about his passion for astrophotography, the equipment used and tips for post processing image data.
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Hear D.j Van Bourgondien as he talks about using his Celestron EdgeHD 8″ telescope to capture this image of the Fireworks Galaxy
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Learn bias, dark, flat, and dark-flat frames, how to shoot them, and how to stack for cleaner deep-sky photos using DSLR or cooled CMOS cameras.

You use them to view wildlife and birds and might even use them to check out the stars on clear nights from your backyard. Can you really use binoculars for astronomy? You certainly can, and that’s because your binoculars offer a wide field of view, so you can see more when you look up at

In the world of science, one can use many different kinds of microscopes, including the acoustic microscope. When you hear the word acoustic, your brain might jump to instruments like acoustic guitars. While these microscopes have nothing to do with acoustic musical instruments, they use the same acoustics to capture the images you’re looking for.