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Filters & Light Pollution

FAQ: UV IR Cut Basics Codes & Compliance

uv ir cut regulations

Here’s how to understand UV and IR cut codes and ensure your products meet safety standards—discover what you need to know next.

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
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Tonight's Sky Story: M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind (NASA APOD, 2026-06-29)

Imaging Basics

Tonight’s Sky Story: M82: Galaxy with a Supergalactic Wind (NASA APOD, 2026-06-29)

Discover what makes M82, the Cigar Galaxy, extraordinary — from its starburst activity…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
June 29, 2026

Jackie and Shadow's eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in accidental fledge in Big Bear

Guiding & Tracking

Jackie and Shadow’s eaglet Sandy falls out of nest in accidental fledge in Big Bear

Sandy, the eaglet of Jackie and Shadow, accidentally fledges and falls from its nest in…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
June 29, 2026

Weekend SpaceX rocket launch in Florida. What time is liftoff?

Guiding & Tracking

Weekend SpaceX rocket launch in Florida. What time is liftoff?

SpaceX plans a rocket launch in Florida this weekend, with liftoff scheduled for…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
June 29, 2026

Big Bear eaglet ‘Sandy’ takes her first flight after steep fall from tree

Guiding & Tracking

Big Bear eaglet ‘Sandy’ takes her first flight after steep fall from tree

Big Bear's eaglet Sandy successfully took her first flight after a steep fall from a…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
June 29, 2026