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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Newfoundland Road Trip: Dark Skies, Camping, & Stargazing
This summer, we traded in our usual short camping trips for a big adventure: three weeks on the road to Newfoundland. We drove more than 6,000 KM (3,728 miles),…
Use My Budget Astrophotography Build Guide to Complete Your Setup
Last Updated September 28, 2025 I recently assembled a budget astrophotography rig to capture deep-sky objects in my backyard. While I knew this system would be very capable, I was…
SVBONY SV550 Telescope Review: Serious Astrophotography on a Budget
If you’ve been looking at entry-level refractor telescopes for astrophotography and wondering whether it’s worth stepping up to a triplet APO, the SVBONY SV550 deserves a close look. Available in…
Choosing a Computer for Astrophotography Image Processing
Last Updated September 9, 2025 Choosing the right computer for image processing can save you a lot of headaches when you’re trying to process those jaw-dropping images of the night…
Choosing a Star Tracker for Astrophotography (My Top Choice in 2025)
Updated September 7, 2025 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…
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…
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.