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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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…
8 Deep-Sky Targets for Galaxy Season
In the astrophotography realm, Galaxy Season refers to the period in Spring when the night sky offers up a buffet of incredible galaxies to observe and photograph. From early March…
William Optics RedCat 91 Review
I recently tested the William Optics RedCat 91 APO refractor. This is the fourth RedCat I’ve used in the RedCat series—five if you count the two versions of the RedCat…
ZWO ASI2600MM Review
This article was last updated on February 25, 2025. The ZWO ASI2600MM Pro mono is the much-anticipated monochrome version of ZWO’s popular ZWO ASI2600MC Pro dedicated astronomy camera. It houses…
How To Photograph A Lunar Eclipse
A total lunar eclipse is a celestial event that anyone can appreciate. Amateur photographers and astrophotographers alike are preparing to photograph a lunar eclipse using a wide range of camera…
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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AstroBackyard exists to help beginner astrophotographers learn and thrive. Trevor Jones and Ashley Northcotte are the husband and wife team behind AstroBackyard.