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Guiding & Tracking

Advanced RA and DEC Explained: Do This, Not That

master ra and dec

Advanced RA and DEC explained: do this, not that—discover crucial tips to accurately convert and utilize celestial coordinates for precise astronomy.

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
September 3, 2025

winter sky deep sky objects

Planning & Targets

Rosette Nebula and Pleiades: Capturing Late-Winter Nebulae

Overview of capturing the Rosette Nebula and Pleiades in late winter reveals stunning…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
December 31, 2025

winter nebulae observation targets

Planning & Targets

Winter Deep-Sky Targets: Orion Nebula and Horsehead Nebula

Unlock the secrets of winter deep-sky wonders like the Orion and Horsehead Nebulas to…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
December 30, 2025

quadrantid meteor shower 2026

Planning & Targets

Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2026: Planning for Early January

Noticing the best ways to observe the Quadrantid Meteor Shower 2026 in early January…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
December 30, 2025

ursid meteor shower 2025

Planning & Targets

Ursid Meteor Shower 2025: Imaging the Final Shower of the Year

I’m excited to share essential tips for capturing the stunning Ursid Meteor Shower…

AstroPhotographyHQ Team
December 29, 2025