Astrophotography tips: How-to guides and videos on getting your best shots

Astronomical events for astrophotographers in 2022
From eclipses to supermoons, these are the key out-of-this-world opportunities for astrophotographers to put into their diaries for 2022

The beginner's guide to photographing the night sky
Just getting started? Then start here. This guide is packed full of astrophotography tips and explains how to get set up, what camera settings to use and how to tackle the Milky Way.

How and when to photograph the Moon
How exactly do you photograph the Moon? And when should you attempt to do so? This is one of our most popular guides.

How to photograph a blood moon
Want to try shooting a total lunar eclipse? Find out where you need to be, when the next one will occur and how best to capture it.

How, where and when to photograph the northern lights
Top of the bucket list for many photographers, capturing the northern lights requires the right weather, time, kit and approach – all of which is covered in this guide.

How to photograph the International Space Station
Getting a close-up of the International Space Station may be out of the question, but you can still capture an orbital trail across the night sky. Here's how.

How to photograph the Perseids meteor shower
The Perseids meteor shower will peak between 12-13 August this year. Here's what to think about beforehand and what to do once you have you camera pointed at the sky.

How to photograph the Eta Aquarid meteor shower
This lesser-known meteor shower will peak on the 6-7 May this year. Here's is what you need to know if you want to photography this incredible natural phenomenon created by the remnants of Halley's Comet.

How to photograph a comet
Comet Neowise was the big astronomical event for photographers back in 2020. 

How to photograph a total solar eclipse

Australasia is the place to be if you want to see the next total solar eclipse on 23 April 2023 - you will be able to photograph and experience totality in various spots across the Pacific. 

Day in the life of a professional astrophotographer
We spend a moonless summer's night with pro astrophotographer Alyn Wallace photographing the Milky Way and the ISS in Wales

Photographing Venus and other planets
Jamie Carter goes out to shoot our brightest planets during lockdown

Photographing a star cluster
Jamie Carter goes out to shoot our brightest planets during lockdown

Astrophotography with a smartphone
How to take photos of the night sky using the latest camera phones

How to shoot stunning landscapes by the light of the moon
Out shooting a landscape and light levels start to fall? Don't pack up; embrace it and capture something special. Our friends at PhotoPlus magazine (opens in new tab) show you how.

How to capture star trails
Probably one of the neatest night sky images you can take, the team at N-Photo magazine (opens in new tab) explain how to shoot and stack star trails images.

Northern Lights photography:
tips and techniques for stunning images

James Paterson heads to Iceland to show how to seek out and photograph the Aurora Borealis in the Arctic

How to create a moonstack
With a bit of research, the right location and some clever post-processing, you can also show the path of the moon across the sky. Our friends over at N-Photo (opens in new tab) let you in on the secret.