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Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
In Astrophotography, Bigger Is Not Always Better!
Don't be intimidated by astrophotography equipment — modest equipment can do great things.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
A Free Tool for Lucky Imaging
Check out this free astrophotography software package that'll make processing your lucky images — especially of the Sun and Moon — a snap.
SkyWatch 2021 — Four Seasons Under the Stars
SkyWatch is back! Whether you're new to astronomy or a seasoned practitioner, SkyWatch 2021 has something for everyone.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Two Ways to Use Video for Astrophotography
Use high-speed cameras to capture spectacular live views of galaxies and high-res images of the Moon and planets.
Dara Norman, Astronomer and Astronomy-Enabler
After delving into the connection between quasars and gravitational lensing, Dara Norman pivoted to paving the way for astronomers to do the work they love.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Astro-Imaging: The Truth about Raw Data
What "comes off the camera" is remarkably different in astrophotography than most photographers expect coming from a digital camera experience.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Do Science With Your Astrophotography
Astrophotography can be its own reward, but there are ways to dig deeper. Here are some ways to do quantitative science with your images.
Gibor Basri: Brown Dwarf Pioneer
The astronomer’s stellar studies led to the first confirmed discovery of a “failed star” and played a critical role in getting the Kepler Space Telescope off the ground.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
The Scientific Value of "Pretty Pictures"
Even processed images still contain data that's of scientific value.
Here’s What’s New in the Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition
Sky & Telescope presents the second edition of its most popular celestial atlases, the Pocket Sky Atlas and the Jumbo Pocket Sky Atlas!
Benjamin Banneker: Self-taught Astronomer
The story of astronomer and polymath Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806) is one of dignity and ingenuity against the backdrop of slavery and racism.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Catch A Shooting Star (with Your Camera)
Catching a falling star is easier than you think . . . when you use a camera!
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Astrophotography: Picking Your Pixels
The drive for smaller pixels comes from wanting more resolution. But in astrophotography, bigger pixels capture more light.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Backyard Projects for At-home Astrophotographers
Can’t get to your favorite dark sky site? Do not despair, a great many targets and techniques are still available to the backyard imager.
The Big Dipper: Hop to Spring's Sky Sights
The Big Dipper is one of the most familiar sights in the Northern Hemisphere’s night skies. You can use its stars to locate other fun targets.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Astrophotography: Catching Comets
Photographing comets presents unique challenges to your astrophotography routine. A few straightforward techniques can help.
Celebrating Astronomer Margaret Burbidge, 1919–2020
The astronomer who taught us we are all made of stardust has passed away after celebrating her 100th birthday on August 12, 2019.
An Eclipse Globe for the 21st Century
Sky & Telescope, in partnership with Great American Eclipse, presents the first-ever solar eclipse globe — showing the paths of 75 total and hybrid solar eclipses through the year 2100.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Astro DSLR Cameras Come of Age
We are now on our third generation of commercial DSLR’s dedicated to astrophotography, and it just keeps getting better.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Astro Photobombs: These Things Can Ruin Your Image
Unexpected vibrations, airplanes, and satellites can ruin your exposures without you knowing it — here's what to look for.
