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Backlash vs Balance: The Fast Test to Find What’s Ruining Your Guiding
Dithering 101: The Tiny Move That Makes Your Photos Look 10x Cleaner
Want to transform your photos into cleaner, smoother images? Discover how dithering unlocks stunning improvements you can’t afford to miss.
PHD2 Settings That Actually Matter (Most People Waste Time Here)
Find out which PHD2 settings truly impact your guiding performance and discover how to optimize them effectively—don’t miss these essential tips.
Periodic Error Demystified: What to Measure (and What to Ignore)
Guided by proper measurement techniques, uncover which periodic errors matter most and learn how to effectively correct them to improve your astrophotography results.
Mount Payload Ratings Lie: Here’s the Real Imaging Payload Formula
Mount payload ratings can be misleading because they often ignore real-world factors…
Your Stars Are Still Trailing? Fix These 7 Tracking Mistakes Tonight
Prevent tracking errors tonight by fixing these 7 common mistakes—discover expert tips to ensure your data is accurate and reliable.
Turning Your Astrophotos Into a Personalized Astronomy Calendar
Optimize your astrophotos into a personalized astronomy calendar to enhance your stargazing plans and capture stunning images—discover how inside.
Capturing Star Colors: Using Longer Exposures for Saturated Hues
Unlock the secrets to capturing vibrant star colors with longer exposures, and discover how to enhance your astrophotography results.
Predicting Clear Skies: Using Weather and Transparency Forecasts
Keeping ahead of weather patterns, predicting clear skies hinges on combining satellite data and models, and you’ll want to see how this unfolds.
Planning a Trip to a Dark-Sky Reserve: Logistics and Tips
Just planning your dark-sky reserve visit? Discover essential logistics and tips to ensure an unforgettable and responsible night sky experience.