The imaged involved four hours of total exposure time on a nebulous region in the constellation Cygnus. (Render Yoder/Unsplash) | SkyNews
Astrophotography for beginners

A big focus among people starting out in astronomy is the ability to photograph the night sky.

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How do I see the zodiacal light?

How to see the zodiacal light, interplanetary dust and debris that lights up when the Sun hits it just right

Don Hladiuk imaged the Sun as it set a little west of Cedar City, Utah, on May 20, 2012. | SkyNews
How to photograph a solar eclipse

Here are a few simple photography tips from eclipse chaser Don Hladiuk on keeping your eyes safe and capturing a great digital memory.

Why didn’t your beautiful photo win?

A SkyNews Photo of the Week judge writes about some of the most common issues the panel encounters when evaluating submitted images.

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How to find satellites

Sometimes, it’s quite alright to get a nice satellite in your shot. Here are some tips on how to find the human-made orbital objects.

Souther interior, British Columbia (Debra Ceravolo)
How to avoid satellites

Ever accidentally caught satellites in your astrophoto? Space journalist Elizabeth Howell has some tips on how to avoid them.

Half HSO, half SHO. (Daniel Meek/RASC Robotic Telescope)
Using filters and the RASC Robotic Telescope

The data used to build each of these images is the same. So what makes them so different? Palettes.

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Lunar Eclipse Photography Tips

Here are some pointers to help you capture great close-up photos of Sunday’s big show.

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Scenic Moonrise Photos by Charles Banville

Timing and planning are key ingredients for striking images.