Astrophotography
MOTHRA Telescope Array Unveiled: The 1,140-Lens Observatory
Mar 12, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Astronomers describe the universe as a large-scale network of matter shaped by gravity and cosmic expansion. Cosmological simulations show that galaxies assemble along elongated filaments…
Blood Moons and Remote Islands Come Alive in These Brand New Timelapses
Mar 12, 2026
Alex Baker
Filmmaker and SKYGLOW Project co-founder Gavin Heffernan is back with two new time-lapse films, which form part of his Parklight project, spotlighting America’s national parks. Following his…
ESA Scientists Photograph Annular Solar Eclipse from Antarctica
Mar 1, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On 17 February 2026, an annular solar eclipse occurred. The Moon, positioned near apogee in its elliptical orbit, aligned with the Sun and Earth along…
William Optics Ultra-Cat 131 Anniversary Edition: The Largest Cat Launched
Mar 1, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
William Optics has introduced the Ultra-Cat 131 30th Anniversary Limited Edition. It is a fast, wide-field Petzval astrograph designed for deep-sky imaging systems. The telescope…
Askar 50P Astrograph Launched: A Fast f/3.8 Wide-Field Telescope
Feb 25, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Modern-day astrophotography increasingly favors compact, fast optical systems that reduce setup complexity while maintaining field quality. The new Askar 50P has been launched as a…
Ring of Fire: ESA’s Proba-2 Captures Annular Solar Eclipse from Space
Feb 24, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
On 17 February 2026, the Sun–Moon–Earth system aligned to a precise geometric configuration that produced an annular solar eclipse. During this configuration, the apparent angular…
NovaStar Scarlet A62Q: A Telescope Made for Affordable Astrophotography
Feb 19, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Small apochromatic refractors have become central to modern entry-level astrophotography. Their closed-tube design, modest weight, and predictable optical behavior make them attractive to new imagers….
These Out-of-the-world Images were Shot with Smartphones
Feb 18, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Smartphone astrophotography has changed dramatically in recent years. A few years ago, phones struggled to record faint stars. Today, many modern models capture the Milky…
Lunt 60 mm Universal Telescope: A Modular Solar and Night Refractor
Feb 16, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
Hydrogen-alpha solar telescopes have traditionally served a single purpose. Most instruments in this category focus exclusively on daytime chromospheric work. As a result, observers often…
Altair Sentinus AllSky Camera Dome Housing: A New Enclosure for Sky Monitoring
Feb 15, 2026
Soumyadeep Mukherjee
All-sky imaging has become a standard tool in serious amateur astronomy. Observers now run permanent sky monitors to track clouds, capture meteors, and create long-term…