The internet is replete with resources for astronomers and astrophotographers, and the local astronomy club is indispensable, especially for beginners.  That said, however dedicated you are to your craft, there may be times when you feel like you have...

I created two videos that cover my methods and best practices to capture and edit Venus and Mercury. Check them out!

My friend Loyd O recorded my CMOS astrophotography presentation from the North Houston Astronomy Club meeting. Here it is in three parts in all its glory. Feel free to share with your friends. Enjoy! Part 1 - https://youtu.be/WjW3bUWmEek Part 2 - https://youtu.be/5Nj5e-Ggr0E Part 3...

Astrophotography Edit Best Practices Capture - Calibrate - Stack - Edit Editing HyperStar Nebulae in Affinity Photo   In DSS, balance color, increase saturation and save with adjustments; open in Affinity Photo Apply curves for each channel to balance colors.  Attenuate...

One of the best ways to learn a new subject is to watch someone do it. In this video, I go through the major steps of editing the Rosette Nebula, an emission nebula, under heavily light-polluted skies. We learn...

Capture - Calibrate - Stack - Edit   Use a a planetarium app or star chart to plan your imaging session.  Ensure sufficient hard drive space, power, horizon and tree clearance, etc. Allow the telescope to reach ambient temperature before...