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More than sixty percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions

More than sixty percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions
More than 60% of the U.S. is experiencing drought, with significant impacts in the Southeast and Rocky Mountain regions, driven by an atypical La Niña.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • May 15, 2026
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Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area

Huge landslide created a 500-meter-high tsunami in a major tourist area
A 63.5 million cubic meter landslide in Tracy Arm caused a 481-meter-high tsunami, narrowly avoiding tragedy during tourist season.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • May 10, 2026
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  • Planning & Targets

Turning Your Astrophotos Into a Personalized Astronomy Calendar

create custom space photo calendar
Optimize your astrophotos into a personalized astronomy calendar to enhance your stargazing plans and capture stunning images—discover how inside.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 21, 2026
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Capturing Star Colors: Using Longer Exposures for Saturated Hues

using longer exposure times
Unlock the secrets to capturing vibrant star colors with longer exposures, and discover how to enhance your astrophotography results.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 20, 2026
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Predicting Clear Skies: Using Weather and Transparency Forecasts

weather transparency prediction 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.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 20, 2026
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Planning a Trip to a Dark-Sky Reserve: Logistics and Tips

dark sky reserve trip planning
Just planning your dark-sky reserve visit? Discover essential logistics and tips to ensure an unforgettable and responsible night sky experience.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 19, 2026
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Framing the Andromeda Galaxy: Wide Vs Telephoto Options

galaxy imaging techniques comparison
Keen to capture the Andromeda Galaxy’s vast beauty, discover how wide-angle and telephoto lenses can dramatically alter your view—continue reading to find out.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 19, 2026
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Milky Way Season: When to Capture the Core From Different Latitudes

optimal core viewing times
Looking to photograph the Milky Way’s core? Learn the best seasons for your latitude and how to optimize your chances—your perfect shot awaits.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 18, 2026
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Using Stellarium for Target Planning and Framing

stellarium target framing guide
Aiming to perfect your astrophotography shots, discover how Stellarium’s visualization tools can enhance your target planning and framing.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 18, 2026
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Creating Large Mosaics: Stitching Multiple Panels for Wide Targets

assembling wide image mosaics
Keen to master creating seamless large mosaics from multiple panels? Discover essential tips that ensure perfect stitching and flawless wide targets.
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • January 17, 2026
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The bird eye was pushed to an evolutionary extreme
  • Optics & Sensors

The bird eye was pushed to an evolutionary extreme

New research reveals bird retinas operate without oxygen, using anaerobic glycolysis,…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • May 17, 2026
uv ir filter usage
  • Filters & Light Pollution

UV/IR Cut Filters: When You Need Them (and When You Don’t)

A guide to UV/IR cut filters reveals when they enhance image clarity and when you might…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • May 16, 2026
How an Australian Teen Team Is Making Radio Astronomy Affordable for Schools
  • Filters & Light Pollution

How an Australian Teen Team Is Making Radio Astronomy Affordable for Schools

A group of Australian teenagers has created a low-cost radio telescope kit, making…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • May 16, 2026
Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories
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Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories

NASA's Perseverance rover captured its sixth selfie on Mars, while studies reveal…
  • AstroPhotographyHQ Team
  • May 16, 2026
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