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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Sky-Watcher Wave 150i Strain Wave Mount Review
The Sky-Watcher Wave 150i strain wave mount is the latest equatorial tracking telescope mount from a brand known for its reliable astrophotography mounts. For the first time in Sky-Watcher’s history,…
How To Take Pictures of Stars & The Night Sky
Here are the exact camera settings I use to take pictures of stars with a DSLR camera and lens. The following steps will help ensure that your photos are clear…
Introduction to Deep-Sky Astrophotography
There is nothing like taking your first deep-sky astrophotography image. You’re taking pictures of objects that lie thousands or millions of light-years away. Galaxies, nebulae, and star-forming regions are out…
Astrophotography in Uluru, Australia
If you followed along with our adventure to Star Stuff III in Byron Bay, then you know we traveled to Uluru as part of our two-week stay in Australia. Not…
I Captured The Southern Hemisphere Milky Way in Glorious Detail – Here’s How
The Milky Way in the Southern Hemisphere is a sight to behold for any stargazer or casual observer. Not only does it contain constellations, nebulae, and stars not found in…
One Hour, One Galaxy: My Astrophotography Triumph
I recently took an incredible picture of a distant galaxy using my backyard telescope. While many of you have seen me do this often on YouTube, this time, the experience…
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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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.