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Astrophotography

How to Photograph the Night Sky

Joe Grida discusses the basic requirements for astrophotograpy.

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How CCDs Work

Charge coupled devices, or CCDs, are fast becoming one of the mainstream pieces of amateur astronomical equipment, revolutionising backyard astronomy in a similar way to the advances they help create in professional circles about 25 years ago...

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Comet Photography

Digital SLR, wide-angle lens, dark sky and a 10 minute exposure and you are sure to capture a comet

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Stellar Photometry

Stellar photometry is that branch of astronomy that deals with the accurate measurement of the brightness of stars and the changes in their brightness over time.

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