Jamie Carter
Jamie has been writing about all aspects of technology for over 14 years, producing content for sites like TechRadar, T3, Forbes, Mashable, MSN, South China Morning Post, and BBC Wildlife, BBC Focus and BBC Sky At Night magazines.
As the editor for www.WhenIsTheNextEclipse.com, he has a wealth of enthusiasm and expertise for all things astrophotography, from capturing the Perseid Meteor Shower, lunar eclipses and ring of fire eclipses, photographing the moon and blood moon and more.
He also brings a great deal of knowledge on action cameras, 360 cameras, AI cameras, camera backpacks, telescopes, gimbals, tripods and all manner of photography equipment.
Latest articles by Jamie Carter
How to photograph the last full moon of 2024, December's Cold Moon
By Jamie Carter last updated
tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2024
Geminid meteor shower 2024 reaches its photography peak tonight!
By Jamie Carter last updated
Tutorial Everything you need to know for photographing the Geminid meteor shower in December 2024
The best camera for astrophotography in 2024: tools and lenses to shoot night skies
By Jamie Carter last updated
UPDATED Shoot the stars with the best camera for astrophotography (and the right lenses, star tracker and other tools)
Astrophotography in December 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
Astrophotography in November 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
The best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing in 2024
By Gemma Lavender last updated
Buyers' guide Study or shoot the cosmos close up, with the best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing.
The best camera harness in 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
Updated Protect your neck, back and shoulders from pain, with the best camera harnesses for outdoor shoots
Astrophotography in October 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
BeaverLAB Finder TW2 telescope review: this all-in-one astrophotography rig is not what it seems
By Jamie Carter published
Review A poor build quality and a basic camera makes this telescope anything but smart
GoPro Subscription explained: what do you get, and is it worth it?
By Jamie Carter last updated
UPDATED Is a GoPro Subscription value for money? We explain the ins and outs of the service, and whether it’s right for you
Unistellar upgrades smart telescopes to show the true colors of the universe
By Jamie Carter published
News Smart telescope maker announces Vivid Vision tech will add detail, color, and authenticity to deep-sky objects
Astrophotography in September 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
Unistellar Odyssey review: this smart telescope replaces an eyepiece with a camera sensor for exquisite urban astrophotography
By Jamie Carter published
Review A compact and relatively affordable serious, smart telescope with high-end features.
How to photograph the stunning Perseid meteor shower
By Jamie Carter last updated
LEARN Everything you need to know for photographing the Perseids – which promises to be the best meteor shower in 2024
Astrophotography in August 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
Astrophotography in July 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
The best smart telescope in 2024
By Jamie Carter last updated
buying guide The best smart telescopes make it easy to observe and photograph faint deep sky objects even from cities
Unistellar Odyssey Pro review: rip through light pollution and make deep-sky and solar system astrophotography easy
By Jamie Carter published
Review Smaller, more affordable, and easier to use than other smart telescopes, this travel-friendly addition adds solar system imaging and a Nikon eyepiece
The next total solar eclipse is two years away - but I'd start planning now
By Jamie Carter published
The ultimate guide to when and where to photograph the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, in Western Europe
Astrophotography in June 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
Manhattanhenge - how to photograph New York's spectacular sunset event tonight
By Jamie Carter published
How to Everything you need to know to photograph the moment the sun ‘kisses the grid’ in New York City
Vaonis Vespera II review: an ideal smart telescope for astrophotography beginners and advanced amateurs alike
By Jamie Carter published
Review The Vaonis Vespera II’s upgraded features help make it a hugely enjoyable and rewarding smart telescope that works well even in light pollution
Astrophotography in May 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
By Jamie Carter published
astrophotography From ‘shooting stars’ from Halley’s Comet to an occultation of a bright star by the moon, here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the sky this month.
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