Ritchey-Chrétien telescope

Astrophotographer Captures 68 Hour-Long Exposure on a Single Target

Astrophotographer Captures 68 Hour-Long Exposure on a Single Target

Every amateur astrophotographer knows that the key to a sensational image is to capture as much exposure time on your target as possible. Reddit user ColorsOfCosmos took that idea to the extreme by collecting a staggering 68 hours of total exposure time on Wolf-Rayet 134.  The resulting portrait of this cosmic bubble in Cygnus is…

A New Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope for Astrophotography

A New Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope for Astrophotography

I’ve been given the unique opportunity to review a new Ritchey-Chrétien Telescope, the iOptron Photron RC6. This telescope has a longer focal length than any of my refractors, which I plan on putting to good use. The impressive 1370mm focal length means that this stocky red Ritchey-Chrétien is a perfect choice for astrophotography during galaxy…