TUTORIALS

Feb 298 min read

Hestia - Solar Observation Step-By-Step Guide

Step-by-step instructions with photos of solar observation with Hestia. Learn how to set up and take photos with this smart telescope.

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Vespera: How to Transfer and Stack Raw Data

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Nov 20, 20234 min read

Vespera: How to Transfer and Stack Raw Data

This quick guide will show you how to easily transfer your raw data frames and Master file from Vespera onto your computer for processing.

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PixInsight: How to Create a Mosaic in 3 Easy Steps

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Sep 13, 20234 min read

PixInsight: How to Create a Mosaic in 3 Easy Steps

A quick and easy tutorial on how to combine data into a Mosaic image using PixInsight! Only 3 steps are needed for this, and it takes 5 min!

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PixInsight: How to Add HA to RGB in Galaxies

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Aug 21, 20235 min read

PixInsight: How to Add HA to RGB in Galaxies

This tutorial shows you how to combine HA data to an RGB color image in 3 simple steps using PixInsight. Follow along and get a great result

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How to Take Calibration Frames: Darks, Flats, Bias, Flat Darks...

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Aug 5, 20236 min read

How to Take Calibration Frames: Darks, Flats, Bias, Flat Darks...

Full guide on calibration frames. What are darks, flats, bias, flat darks, and how to take them?

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A Guide to Solar Observation with Vespera

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 29, 20237 min read

A Guide to Solar Observation with Vespera

Use Vespera to observe the Sun from anywhere in the world. Check out our guide to learn how to set up this smart telescope step-by-step.

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How to Prepare for A Solar Eclipse - Total, Partial, and Annular

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 5, 20238 min read

How to Prepare for A Solar Eclipse - Total, Partial, and Annular

Discover what you need to know to prepare for a total, partial, or annular solar eclipse. Learn where to purchase solar eclipse sunglasses.

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The Best DSLR Settings for Milky Way Photography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 4, 20237 min read

The Best DSLR Settings for Milky Way Photography

Milky Way photography is exciting and overall easy even for complete beginners. Although you likely can get a nice picture of the Milky...

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How to Create a Milky Way Time-Lapse Video

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

May 15, 20239 min read

How to Create a Milky Way Time-Lapse Video

Milky Way time-lapse videos capture the natural beauty of our galaxy. Through a series of photos, you can create a visually stunning video.

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The 25 Best Astrophotography Targets for a 135mm Lens

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

May 5, 202316 min read

The 25 Best Astrophotography Targets for a 135mm Lens

A guide of the 25 best astrophotography targets to capture using a 135mm DSLR lens or similar focal length without a telescope.

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How to Choose the Best Gear for Milky Way Photography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

May 1, 20237 min read

How to Choose the Best Gear for Milky Way Photography

Milky Way photography is typically the first step an astrophotographer takes. Find out what camera is best, what lens to use, and more.

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Milky Way Photography: How to Find Dark Sky Locations

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Apr 27, 202311 min read

Milky Way Photography: How to Find Dark Sky Locations

Milky Way photography is best done in the darkest skies possible. Learn about dark-sky quality and how to find dark locations.

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Messier Marathon: Tips to Capture All 110 Objects in One Night!

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Mar 13, 202318 min read

Messier Marathon: Tips to Capture All 110 Objects in One Night!

The end of winter is the best time for a Messier Marathon. In one evening, you can view all 110 objects! Learn more about this challenge and

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Best Astrophotography Telescope Mounts within your budget in 2024

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jan 30, 202311 min read

Best Astrophotography Telescope Mounts within your budget in 2024

Our guide to the best telescope mounts you can get for deep sky astrophotography. Star Trackers for wide field and German Equatorial mounts.

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Narrowband Deep Sky Objects - What to Expect With Each Filter?

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 15, 20226 min read

Narrowband Deep Sky Objects - What to Expect With Each Filter?

On this page, you will find a list of narrowband objects we have captured over the years with our monochrome camera. Each object will...

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How to Download Raw Data from the James Webb Space Telescope - Tutorial

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jul 14, 20226 min read

How to Download Raw Data from the James Webb Space Telescope - Tutorial

The James Webb Space Telescope is now producing incredible images of deep sky objects! NASA being such an awesome group of people, allow...

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How to find a Dark Site near You for Astrophotography

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Jun 9, 20225 min read

How to find a Dark Site near You for Astrophotography

How to find a dark site near your home? Learn how light pollution affects your Astrophotography and how to escape it.

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How to Install and use NoiseXTerminator for PixInsight - Tutorial

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

May 14, 20225 min read

How to Install and use NoiseXTerminator for PixInsight - Tutorial

NoiseXTerminator is a plugin for PixInsight that removes noise from images without affecting stars or deep-sky objects thanks to AI...

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Using a Modified DSLR/Mirrorless Camera for Astrophotography - Is it Worth it?

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Mar 26, 202211 min read

Using a Modified DSLR/Mirrorless Camera for Astrophotography - Is it Worth it?

Is it worth it to modify a DSLR or mirrorless camera for Astrophotography? See our comparison shots and review of a modified affordable M200

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Broadband Astrophotography from a WHITE zone - It’s POSSIBLE!

Antoine & Dalia Grelin

Mar 8, 20224 min read

Broadband Astrophotography from a WHITE zone - It’s POSSIBLE!

🎤 Let's make some noiiiiiiise and welcome today's motivational speaker.... Antoiiiiiine Grelin!!! 👏👏👏 Hi guys, how are you?! Wow,...

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