Latest articles by Jamie Carter
How to photograph this week's 96% 'blood moon' lunar eclipse on August 27-28
Eclipse Two weeks after a total solar eclipse comes something else that deserves the attention of astrophotographers in North America, the UK, and Europe
The eclipse is great, but don't forget to photograph the Perseid meteor shower tonight!
HOW TO The eclipse isn't the only thing happening tonight! Here's how to photograph the Perseid meteor shower
How to plan photographing August 12's solar eclipse and Perseids meteor shower peak
Astrophotography With a solar eclipse in Europe and North America followed by the peak of the annual Perseid meteor shower, August 12 will bring plenty of photographic opportunities. Here’s how to plan a shoot for both
How to photograph the 2026 total solar eclipse: Get prepared for the astrophotography event of the year
How to The complete guide to photographing the August 12 total solar eclipse
Astrophotography in August 2026: a solar eclipse and the Perseid meteor shower headline a packed month for stargazers
Astro Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
Best solar filters for your camera in 2026: shoot the sun and solar eclipses safely
buying guide A special super-strength filter for your camera (or telescope, binoculars, or phone) is an essential purchase if you want to photograph or view the sun or a solar eclipse
ZWO Seestar S30 Pro Total Solar Eclipse Edition smart telescope review
REVIEW A limited black-and-gold eclipse edition of ZWO’s compact 4K smart telescope, bundled with a magnetic solar filter and aimed squarely at the 2026 total solar eclipse
K&F Concept ND1000000 Phone Solar Lens Filter review: a simple smartphone filter for souvenir shots of the solar eclipse
Review The K&F Concept ND1,000,000 Phone Solar Lens Filter with Press-on Mount Kit is a compact, affordable way to photograph partial solar eclipses with a smartphone, but it works best with a tripod, practice, and realistic expectations
The best camera for astrophotography in 2026: tools and lenses to shoot night skies
UPDATED Shoot the stars with the best camera for astrophotography (and the right lenses, star tracker and other tools)
Astrophotography in July 2026: get your camera ready to photograph meteors, the Milky Way and Manhattanhenge this month
Astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
How to photograph the Strawberry full moon tonight
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2026
K&F Concept ND1,000,000 ND filter review: a practical eclipse travel filter best used with mirrorless cameras
Review The K&F Concept ND1,000,000 is one of the easiest ways to photograph the sun with a manual camera, but it demands a more cautious approach to safety
Baader AstroSolar film and filters review: the gold standard for eclipse photographers who demand maximum sharpness
Review Baader AstroSolar is the benchmark solar filter material for serious eclipse photographers, thanks to its sharpness, contrast, and neutral white rendering, but it's delicate and expensive
Daystar Universal Lens Solar Filter review: an affordable eclipse filter that prioritizes versatility over perfection
Review This cardboard-based Daystar Universal Lens Solar Filter may look simple, but its combination of trusted Thousand Oaks solar film, low price, and multi-lens compatibility makes it a top choice for eclipse photography and observation
Astrophotography in June 2026: get your camera ready to photograph the moon and the stars this month
Astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
GoPro Subscription explained: what do you get, and is it worth it?
UPDATED Is a GoPro Subscription value for money? We explain the ins and outs of the service, and whether it’s right for you
Astrophotography in May 2026: get your camera ready to photograph meteors, the Milky Way, and two full moons this month
Astro Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
Best solar eclipse binoculars in 2026: safely watch the total eclipse this summer
buying guide Get set for a close-up view of this summer's solar eclipse safely with a pair of specialist solar binoculars
Best spotting scope tripods in 2026: here are my top-rated scope supports
Updated The best spotting scope tripods keep your high-powered optics secure and supported whilst watching wildlife or the stars
The best smart telescope in 2026: view and photograph the night sky from your phone or tablet
buying guide The best smart telescopes make it easy to observe and photograph faint deep sky objects even from cities
ZWO Seestar S30 Pro review - a superbly-small smart telescope that lets you explore and photograph the cosmos from your phone
review A remarkably compact dual-camera smart telescope, the ZWO Seestar S30 Pro fits in a camera bag and captures the cosmos in 4K.
Astrophotography in April 2026: get your camera ready for a pink moon, a new comet, and a meteor shower this month
Astro Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
DwarfLab Dwarf Mini review: world's smallest smart telescope is perfect portable package for photographing the stars
review This compact, smartphone-controlled smart telescope is an ultra-portable astrophotography tool for dark-sky trips and minimalist setups
