Chris Schur, Author at Astronomy.com

This shot of the Pleiades (M45) — which comprises two hours of integration time taken with a 10-inch scope, Atik 16200 CCD, and Starizona’s Nexus 0.75x Newtonian Focal Reducer/Coma Corrector — displays sharp details out to the edges.

Telescopes and Equipment

Why Starizona’s Nexus coma corrector wows

Autoguiding can take your astrophotography to the next level, as exemplified in this 6.5-hour exposure of the Trifid Nebula (M20). Here, the nebulosity stands out in all its glory among perfect, round stars. The author took this shot with a 10-inch f/3.8 Newtonian and Atik 16200 CCD.

Telescopes and Equipment

How to use an autoguider for the best astrophotos

Human Spaceflight, Telescopes and Equipment

Orion’s 8-inch f/4 high-speed imaging telescope