Photograph the Night Sky
Beginner astrophotography tips, tutorials, and videos.
Learn how to take amazing pictures of planets, galaxies, and more with your camera.
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Astrophotography Noise (and How to Fix It)
The best way to reduce noise in astrophotography is to improve your signal-to-noise ratio by taking more pictures. By taking multiple exposures and stacking your images to average out random…
Building a Deep Sky Astrophotography Kit
This article was last updated on August 23 2025. I am often asked for my opinion on the best route to take when it comes to building a deep-sky astrophotography…
Sky-Watcher Heliostar 76 Hα Solar Telescope | In-Depth Review
Sky-Watcher has added a dedicated Hydrogen-alpha (Hα) solar telescope to their lineup, and if you’ve never seen the Sun in H-alpha before, you’re in for a treat. Unlike basic white…
The Easy Way to Add RGB Stars to Your Narrowband Images
In modern astrophotography image processing, software tools are evolving faster than ever. One that’s been generating a lot of buzz in the deep-sky community is the Seti Astro NB to…
Apertura CarbonStar 200 Review: Built for Astrophotography
The Apertura CarbonStar 200 is an 8-inch f/4 Newtonian reflector built with astrophotography in mind. While there are many reflectors available in this size, the CarbonStar 200 stands out with…
The 20 Best Astronomy Apps for Stargazing
I have rounded up a list of the best stargazing apps for your mobile phone or tablet. These are the astronomy apps (along with other astronomy resources) I personally use…
Enhance 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.
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About AstroBackyard
AstroBackyard exists to help beginner astrophotographers learn and thrive. Trevor Jones and Ashley Northcotte are the husband and wife team behind AstroBackyard.