Latest articles by Jamie Carter
review This is astrophotography at its most affordable and travel-friendly, with core quality and some advanced features that fit neatly into any camera bag.
News Seestar S30 Plus is a $499 smart telescope with dual 2K cameras, wide-angle imaging and beginner-friendly features for easy astrophotography.
Astro Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
review The Vaonis Vespera 3 has the same sensor and aperture as its predecessor, but its sharper, more colorful images, superb tripod and all-night battery make it a genuine upgrade
News New Vaonis Atlas will push the boundaries for smart telescopes when it launches in March 2027
Updated The best spotting scope tripods keep your high-powered optics secure and supported whilst watching wildlife or the stars
Astro Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
Tutorial Tips for getting great pictures of the full moon in 2026
buying guide The best smart telescopes make it easy to observe and photograph faint deep sky objects even from cities
With a larger 4K sensor, a wide-angle camera and EQ tracking, the S50 Pro is the most ambitious Seestar yet, but its list price puts pressure on its performance
An AI-powered smart telescope with 24x optical magnification, this pocket-sized device is on Kickstarter now.
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
2027 ECLIPSE The complete guide to photographing "the eclipse of the century" on August 02 2027
News A rotating sensor, five-minute exposures without an EQ mount and active cooling headline Dwarflab’s most ambitious smart telescope yet.
Astro Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
Eclipse Two weeks after a total solar eclipse comes something else that deserves the attention of astrophotographers in North America, the UK, and Europe
News More powerful optics, dual 4K cameras, a new sensor and a wider field of view are the highlights of ZWO’s Seestar S50 Pro
HOW TO The eclipse isn't the only thing happening tonight! Here's how to photograph the Perseid meteor shower
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 The complete guide to photographing the August 12 total solar eclipse
Astro Everything you need to know about what’s worth photographing in the night skies over the coming month
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
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
