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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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Pleiades (M45): Science, Myths, and Observing Guide
Explore the Pleiades (M45) star cluster: distance, age, blue nebulosity, when and how to see it, astrophotography tips, myths, and Gaia insights.
Observing Variable Stars: Types, Light Curves, Methods
A practical, science-backed guide to observing variable stars—types, light curves, gear, filters, calibration, and how to contribute data to AAVSO.
