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Deep Sky Stacker Quick Guide For Beginners

Deep Sky Stacker can be daunting when you first start out, but it doesn’t have to be. In this guide, I will walk you through the absolute basics of using Deep Sky Stacker. Please do be aware that this guide is for complete beginners, more advanced options will not be discussed in this guide! If you are looking at how to stack moon and planetary images, check out the guide here, because Deep Sky Stacker does not work for Solar System objects! Downloading and Installing Deep Sky Stacker If you don’t already have Deep Sky Stacker installed, head on over…

Canon EOS Rebel t7i Review for Astrophotography

When looking for a beginner camera for astrophotography, I’d recommend going with a DSLR. Reason being is that you can go from very wide milky way shots all the way into going very deep with the right accessories and telescope. Going with a DSLR increases the flexibility and eases the learning curve as you begin your journey. My recommendation after a few years of use is the Canon EOS Rebel t7i. If this review is helpful, feel free to comment at the bottom! Update as of November 11th, 2021: This review is on the list for an update as part…

Vixen Polarie Star Tracker Review

Are you looking for a star tracker that is lightweight and versatile? In this review, I will list a few features, pros, and cons of the Vixen Polarie Star Tracker. Features The Vixen Polarie has multiple useful modes: Side reel tracking (star tracking) ½ side reel tracking – useful for time lapses and longer milky way exposures Lunar Solar It has a tilt meter to set it to your latitude This tracker runs off of AA batteries OR can be powered with an external battery. Also, in the battery compartment, this is where the switch for north and south is…

Free Planetarium Software: Stellarium for Beginners

Introduction When planning shots, looking at paper charts can be a good method to see when and where in the night sky a target you may want to shoot will be. But what if you could see a virtual representation of the sky, with all objects around it, and the ground where you will be shooting from? In this article, I will provide a general overview of the powerful program, Stellarium. Since the initial posting of the attached video published in 2021, there are quite a few helpful tips I have figured out to assist with your beginning into Stellarium.…