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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Deep-Sky Astrophotography How-To
While I have several videos discussing the topic of deep-sky astrophotography on my YouTube channel, I realized it was time for a thorough walkthrough of my entire current process (as of 2023)…
How to Choose the Best Location for Astrophotography
Astrophotography is all about capturing the beauty of the night sky, but choosing the right location is just as important as your gear. So, how do you find the best…
Light Pollution: 8 Myths You Should Stop Believing
The term light pollution is more widely recognized these days. More people are starting to realize that lighting up the night isn’t always a good thing — but that hasn’t…
Askar SQA106 Telescope Review
If you’re in the market for a high-performance astrograph with full-frame capabilities and a premium build, the Askar SQA106 is definitely worth a closer look. This impressive quintuplet refractor delivers…
My Latest Budget Astrophotography Build
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 astonished by the quality of…
Choosing a Computer for Astrophotography Image Processing
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 sky. Applications like Adobe Photoshop…
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.