Light Pollution is one of the most aggravating problems we face in astrophotography. Even if you have the best gear and clear skies, light pollution can ruin the night.

Now that you have a list of targets, you need to learn where they are located in the night sky. Use Stellarium to help find the targets and determine the best time to photograph them

The first step of planning is to decide which nebulae and galaxies you want to photograph. Use Astrobin.com to find inspiration and create a list of your favorite targets

It can be challenging to pick a full set of astro equipment, so I'll share a few recommended setups in this final gear video

You'll want to grab a few important accessories too, including a battery, controller, headlamp, and dew heather.

Monochrome sensors should provide higher quality images than color sensors, assuming you purchase a good set of LRGB and Narrowband filters. You'll also need an electronic filter wheel to house all 7 filters.

The only filter you should need for a color camera is a 2" Dual-Band Narrowband filter. This will block light pollution and enhance the visibility of most nebulae.

With so many telescopes to choose from, it can be difficult to find the right one for the job! In this video I'll share some general tips that will help you identify the best telescope for your particular situation.

In this video we'll look at all the important factors to consider before purchasing your next camera, including the sensor size, color vs monochrome, DSLRs vs dedicated astro cameras, sensor mods, and more!

The tracking mount is the foundation of your entire astro setup, so it's worth investing in a good one!