Latest articles by Jamie Carter
ZWO Seestar S30 review: the most affordable smart telescope ever
Review A remarkably compact, dual-lens smart telescope, the Seestar S30 fits in a camera bag and captures the cosmos
The best smart telescopes in 2025: view the night sky via the screen of your phone or tablet
buying guide The best smart telescopes make it easy to observe and photograph faint deep sky objects even from cities
DwarfLab Dwarf 3 smart telescope review
Review This small, low-cost, smartphone-controlled smart telescope has a few surprises for photographers of all kinds
Astrophotography in May 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month
How to photograph the full moon
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2025
Astrophotography in April 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month
How to photograph the partial solar eclipse on March 29
how to All you need to know about the solar eclipse visible in the northern hemisphere as the moon takes a bite from the sun
8 ways to capture the partial solar eclipse with your smartphone
How To Easy ways to capture the March 2025 solar eclipse with your phone
Astrophotography in March 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this month
astrophotography Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month
The best camera harness
Updated Protect your neck, back and shoulders from pain, with the best camera harnesses for outdoor shoots
Astrophotography in February 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
The best spotting scope tripods in 2025
Updated The best tripods for spotting scopes are lightweight and portable yet offer both stability and versatility
Best solar eclipse binoculars in 2025
buying guide With two major solar eclipses coming up in North America, and Europe seeing one almost every year this decade, it’s time to get a eclipse close-up with the best solar binoculars
10 must-shoot events for astrophotographers in 2025
astrophotography From Northern Lights to total lunar eclipses, these are the 10 events astrophotographers should shoot this year
Astrophotography in January 2025: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
My 7 top tips for planning the perfect photography trip to Easter Island
Locations Advice for capturing the magical moai, dramatic coastlines and stunning night skies above the world’s most remote island
Geminid meteor shower 2024 reaches its photography peak tonight!
Tutorial Everything you need to know for photographing the Geminid meteor shower in December 2024
The best camera for astrophotography: 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 December 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
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
astrophotography Everything you need to know about what’s happening in the night sky this month.
The best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing
Buyers' guide Study or shoot the cosmos close up, with the best telescopes for astrophotography and stargazing.
Astrophotography in October 2024: what to shoot in the night sky this coming month
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
Review A poor build quality and a basic camera makes this telescope anything but smart
