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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
The Scientific Value of "Pretty Pictures"
Even processed images still contain data that's of scientific value.
Photographers “Capture the Dark” with Stunning Images of the Night
Stunning images of the night remind us why we need to protect dark skies. See the photos that won the International Dark-sky Association's contest.
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.
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.
Astrophotography: Tips & Techniques
Satellites, Begone! Remove Trails from Your Astrophotography
While the growing number of satellites above our heads is a concern, there are ways to mitigate their appearances in deep-sky astrophotography.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
An Introduction to Lucky Imaging for Astrophotography
Despite its name, luck has nothing to do with "lucky imaging." The technique is a powerful tool for crisp, clear astrophotography. Here, we take on lucky imaging of the Moon.
Peer Deep Within the Large Magellanic Cloud
A team of amateurs reveals the Large Magellanic Cloud, a galactic neighbor, in an exceedingly deep, high-resolution mosaic.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Astro-Imaging: Don't Throw A FITs, Man!
The FITS file is so much more than just an image format. If you're looking to get serious about deep-sky astrophotography, here's what FITS can offer you.
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.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Astrophotography: Let's Get Linear
Richard Wright explains the importance of linearity — a measure of how a detector accumulates lights — in getting the most from your space images.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
What Magnification Is That?
Telesope magnification is much more complex than it might seem at first glance.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Star Clusters: The Low Hanging Fruit of Astrophotography
Star clusters are a terrific way to practice your astrophotography fundamentals!
Amateurs Take Huge Panoramic View of the Milky Way — Without a Telescope
This is what the largest available image of the Milky Way using only off-the-shelf photographic equipment looks like.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
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.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
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!
Online Webinar: 2018 Nightscape Photography Guide
Join Sky & Telescope's live webinar on Monday, January 29th, to find out which 2018 events present the best nightscape opportunities with world-renowned photographer Babak Tafreshi.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Seeing vs. Transparency: What's the Difference?
Good weather for imaging is about more than just the clouds! Even if it's cloud-free, you'll need to understand if the seeing and transparency are good.
Imaging Foundations with Richard Wright
Astrophotography: Imaging Foundations
Astrophotographer Richard S. Wright, Jr. embarks on his imaging blog. Join him each month to learn how to get the most out of your imaging equipment.
