Artemis II Mission Report

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Astro Equipment Reviews

  • Falcon Rotator v2: Meticulously Crafted Camera Rotator with a Personality

    Full Review

  • WandererCover V4-EC Motorised Flat Panel: Automation To A Crucial Part of Astrophotography

    Full Review
  • Close-up of a blue cylindrical object,ToupTek ATR2600C Astronomy Cooled Camera:, with text indicating specifications, viewed at an angle.

    ToupTek ATR2600C Astronomy Cooled Camera: A Serious Challenger to the APS-C DSO Cameras

    Full Review
  • Close-up of a gray SVSONY Astro Power Box Controller with various ports, including a USB Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and labeled port numbers.

    SV241 Pro Astro Power Controller: Budget-Friendly and Built To Compete

    Full Review

  • Askar 103APO Refractor Telescope: A Leap Forward?

    Full Review
  • Sky Quality Meter Review

    Sky Quality Meter by Unihedron: A Window into Your Sky’s Darkness

    Full Review
  • A large white telescope with black mount and accents, labeled "Photo Line," featuring a spherical lens at the front and a black focusing knob on the side.

    TS-Optics Photoline 130mm: Big Optics, Full-Frame Ready

    Full Review
  • Astromaniac Magazine's review of the new ZWO AM%N Harmonic mount for astrophotography

    ZWO AM5N Harmonic Mount: A New Era Begins!

    Full Review

Featured Articles

  • View of Earth from the moon's surface, with a large part of the moon's rocky, cratered surface in the foreground and Earth visible in the distance against the blackness of space.

    The Unseen Challenges Of Life On The Moon

    by Damian Bailey, University of South Wales

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  • A Mars rover on the rocky and dusty Martian surface with a reddish sky background.

    Molecules Found In Martian Rock Hint At Ancient Life

    by Kevin Olsen, University of Oxford

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  • A depiction of a black hole with light and energy swirling around it in space.

    Wormholes May Not Exist – We’ve Found They Reveal Something Deeper About Time And The Universe

    by Enrique Gaztanaga, University of Portsmouth

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  • Telescope set up outdoors at night, pointed towards a starry sky with the Milky Way visible.

    14 Underrated Astrophotography Accessories That Will Transform Your Workflow

    These are 14 tools that reduce friction, save time in the field, minimise frustration, and ultimately help you spend more time capturing photons instead of troubleshooting problems at 2am in the cold.

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  • Satellite orbiting Earth with solar panels and space station modules visible, with Earth's atmosphere and clouds beneath.

    Space Debris: Will It Take A Catastrophe For Nations To Take The Issue Seriously?

    by Ian Whittakerand Lesley Masters

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Stories and works of aspiring astrophotographers. Learn about their journeys, techniques, and the breathtaking images they capture, showcasing the beauty of the night sky.

From Astrophotographers Spotlight

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Our Affiliates & Partners

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    High Point Scientific is a company made up of amateur astronomers, night sky enthusiasts, and talented professionals, all with a shared mission to bring you the wonder of the cosmos with excellent support to help you achieve your goals under the night sky.

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    The name of “Svbony”is born from their original intention: Specialized Vision Bring Our New Yearning. Svbony have a precise insight of the requirements for observation equipment among astronomy and astrophotography enthusiasts.

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    First Light Optics was founded in a bedroom in 2006. Today, we are the UK's largest supplier of astronomy equipment, serving both amateur astronomers and professional/academic institutions. FLO operate a remote observatory in Spain, situated in a dark sky area.

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Astromaniac Magazine Presents

Astro Photo of The Year 2025

Each year we publish the best astrophotos of the year selected by our followers on Instagram.

Find out about last year’s best photos:

Astrophotos of The Year
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The Helping Hand Nebula by Federico Pelliccia

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