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Choosing a Star Tracker for Astrophotography
Updated April 22, 2024 A star tracker is a portable tracking camera mount designed for astrophotography. The device ‘tracks’ the motion of the stars to allow you to take long…
How To Safely Photograph the Solar Eclipse with Your Phone
A total solar eclipse will cross North America on April 8, 2024. If you are hoping to take a picture of the event with your phone camera, you will need…
8 Deep-Sky Targets for Galaxy Season
In the astrophotography realm, Galaxy Season refers to the period in Spring when the night sky offers up a buffet of incredible galaxies to observe and photograph. From early March…
Astrophotography from the City vs Dark Sky
If you are like me, you spend most of your time photographing deep-sky objects from your backyard. While I love a good dark sky trip, the backyard is where the…
How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse
Photographing a solar eclipse can be a life-changing experience. You may only get a few chances in your lifetime to view or photograph this celestial event, so you want to…
UN to Address Impact of Satellite Constellations on Astronomy
After rejection a year ago, the Scientific and Technical subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) has agreed to add the issue of…
Enhance the Beauty of Your Astro Images
Learn how to process your astrophotography images from start to finish. This beginner-friendly guide will walk you through the entire process of editing the photos you worked so hard to collect.
Stop searching for answers all over the web and find everything you need in one place. Follow along with this guide as you process images at your own pace.
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About AstroBackyard
AstroBackyard exists to help beginners navigate the complicated world of astrophotography. Trevor Jones and Ashley Northcotte are the husband and wife team behind AstroBackyard.