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How to Photograph the Orion Nebula
This article was last updated on December 4th, 2024. In this post, I’ll break down how to photograph the Orion Nebula, one of the most spectacular deep-sky objects in the…
What To Consider When Buying a Telescope
If you’re looking to buy your first telescope—or your first good telescope—this guide is for you. I’ll cover the most important aspects of a telescope, how much you should expect…
Dwarf 3 Smart Telescope Review
The Dwarf 3 smart telescope is a compact, ultra-portable device that was designed to make astrophotography easy and fun. While this device is in its third iteration, it is the…
10 Light Pollution Filters for Astrophotography in the City
If you shoot your astrophotography images with a color camera in the city, there is a good chance that light pollution filters can make your life a little easier. No…
Seestar S50 In Depth Review
This article was updated on October 25, 2024, to include the latest features. The SeeStar S50 is an all-in-one smart telescope that makes astrophotography easy. While its main goal is…
Smartphone Astrophotography: A Beginner’s Guide
If you have ever tried to hold your phone up to the night sky to take pictures of stars, the Milky Way, or even a full moon, you’ll know that…
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. Follow along with this guide as you process images at your own pace.
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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.