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Astro Equipment Reviews
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SV241 Pro Astro Power Controller: Budget-Friendly and Built To Compete
Power management is one of the key aspects of well-engineered astrophotography setups. The SV241 Pro from Svbony is designed to solve precisely that, acting as a central power hub with both regulated outputs and smart dew control.
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WandererRotator Mini V2: Tiny but Mighty Field Rotator
The WandererRotator Mini V2 emerges as a noteworthy camera field adjuster, offering an extra level of control and automation whilst taking photos of the deep space. With a dedicated software and ASCOM compatibility, this camera rotator aims to join a small pool of field rotators that are currently available in the market.
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Sky Quality Meter by Unihedron: A Window into Your Sky’s Darkness
The Unihedron’s Sky Quality Meter–LU (SQM-LU) comes into play is designed to offer real-time readings of sky brightness, the SQM-LU provides astrophotographers and observatory owners with a reliable way to quantify sky conditions, every single night.
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TS-Optics Photoline 130mm: Big Optics, Full-Frame Ready
Description goeAs far as large refractor telescopes go, anything with a focal length exceeding 900mm, the TS130 pushes boundaries in various ways.
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ZWO AM5N Harmonic Mount: A New Era Begins!
Off the back of the very successful ZWO’s first ever harmonic mount, AM5 that proved to be very popular, in 2024 ZWO announed an enhanced version of that, AM5N. This was designed specifically for astrophotography, offering an impressive low periodic error, stable transmission, and high torque output.
Featured Articles
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14 Underrated Astrophotography Accessories That Will Transform Your Workflow
These are 14 tools that reduce friction, save time in the field, minimise frustration, and ultimately help you spend more time capturing photons instead of troubleshooting problems at 2am in the cold.
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Supermoon: How An Illusion Makes The Full Moon Appear Bigger Than It Really Is
DescriptionNo matter where you are in the world, and no matter how light the skies are, the Moon is always there. Our only natural satellite has inspired literature, art and science for thousands of years.goes here
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Space Debris: Will It Take A Catastrophe For Nations To Take The Issue Seriously?
by Ian Whittakerand Lesley Masters
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What’s Gone Wrong Between Nasa And Elon Musk’s SpaceX?
by Kevin Olsen, University of Oxford
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Humans Have An Internal Lunar Clock – But Light Pollution Is Disrupting It
by Stefano Arlaud, Queen Mary University of London
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Our Quest To Find A Truly Earth-like Planet In Deep Space
by Professor Christopher Watson and Associate Professor Annelies Mortier
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Could The First Images From The Vera Rubin Telescope Change How We View Space For Good?
by Professor Manda Banerji and Dr Phil Wiseman
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Astrophotography Anywhere: Best Deep-Sky Targets for Light-Polluted and Dark-Sky Locations
by Astromaniac Magazine
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A Real Treat for Skywatchers: Rare Planetary Parade
by Astromaniac Magazine
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Light Pollution Has Cut Humanity’s Ancient Connection With The Stars – But We Can Restore It.
By Or Graur
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A New Generation of Telescopes Will Probe The ‘Unknown Unknowns’ That Could Transform Our Knowledge of The Universe
By Richard Massey
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The Earliest Galaxies Formed Amazingly Fast After The Big Bang. Do They Break The Universe Or Change Its Age?
by Sandro Tacchella
Stories and works of aspiring astrophotographers. Learn about their journeys, techniques, and the breathtaking images they capture, showcasing the beauty of the night sky.
From Astrophotographers Spotlight
Our Affiliates & Partners
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High Point Scientific is a company made up of amateur astronomers, night sky enthusiasts, and talented professionals, all with a shared mission to bring you the wonder of the cosmos with excellent support to help you achieve your goals under the night sky.
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The name of “Svbony”is born from their original intention: Specialized Vision Bring Our New Yearning. Svbony have a precise insight of the requirements for observation equipment among astronomy and astrophotography enthusiasts.
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First Light Optics was founded in a bedroom in 2006. Today, we are the UK's largest supplier of astronomy equipment, serving both amateur astronomers and professional/academic institutions. FLO operate a remote observatory in Spain, situated in a dark sky area.
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Astro Photo of The Year 2025
Each year we publish the best astrophotos of the year selected by our followers on Instagram.
Find out about last year’s best photos:
Best photo of 2025
The Helping Hand Nebula by Federico Pelliccia
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