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Smart Telescope vs Traditional Telescope: Which is Better?
If you’ve been researching telescopes lately, you’ve probably noticed something: a lot of people are skipping the classic eyepiece route and jumping straight into smart telescopes. Smart telescopes can find…
How To Photograph A Lunar Eclipse
Last updated: March 4, 2026. If you find this helpful and buy through my links, I may receive a small commission. A total lunar eclipse is a celestial event that…
The Best Astronomical Events of 2026
There’s a lot to look forward to in the night sky, and this astronomy calendar 2026 highlights the best astronomical events you won’t want to miss. From dramatic eclipses to…
ZWO AM7 Review: Impressive Power Without a Counterweight
The ZWO AM7 is the largest and most capable harmonic drive mount in the AM lineup. It’s designed for astrophotographers running heavier telescopes who still want the convenience and portability…
Seestar S30 Pro Review: The Best Smart Telescope Yet
Last updated: February 25, 2026. If you find this helpful and buy through my links, I may receive a small commission. After using the Seestar S30 Pro extensively in my…
Photographing the Fox Face Nebula from My Backyard
I recently took on a fun backyard challenge: photographing the Fox Face Nebula (NGC 1788) using the William Optics UltraCat 76. It’s not a target you hear about very often,…
ZWO ASI585MC Air Review: A Serious Smart Camera
Last updated: November 26, 2025. If you find this helpful and buy through my links, I may receive a small commission. The ZWO ASI585MC Air is a compact, self-contained smart…
DWARF mini Smart Telescope Review
Last updated: January 18, 2026. If you find this helpful and buy through my links, I may receive a small commission. Over the past few months, I have been testing…
My Best Image of the Andromeda Galaxy Yet
Last updated: November 4, 2025. If you find this helpful and buy through my links, I may receive a small commission. My latest photo of the Andromeda Galaxy is my…
This Telescope Autofocuser Took My Astrophotography to the Next Level
Last updated: February 20, 2026. If you find this helpful and buy through my links, I may receive a small commission. Over the years, I’ve spent countless nights under the…
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…
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AstroBackyard exists to help beginner astrophotographers learn and thrive. Trevor Jones and Ashley Northcotte are the husband and wife team behind AstroBackyard.