LINKS

• Astrobin – astrobin.com – A community for astrophotographers where you can browse images, share your own, and learn techniques from others.
• Cloudy Nights – cloudynights.com – A forum offering information on equipment, techniques, and troubleshooting for astrophotography.
• NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day – apod.nasa.gov – Daily inspiring space images with descriptions and information about them.
• Stellarium – stellarium.org – A free planetarium software for planning astrophotography sessions, showing what the night sky looks like from your location and time.
• Star Tools – startools.org – Software for processing astronomical images with various tools and features for astrophotographers.
• Sky & Telescope – skyandtelescope.org – A portal with articles, equipment reviews, astronomical event calendars, and advice for astrophotographers.
• Astro Photography Tools – astrophotographytools.com – A collection of tools and resources useful in astrophotography, including calculators and apps.
• AstroShop – astroshop.eu – An online store with a wide range of astrophotography equipment, from telescopes to accessories.
• Astronomy Tools – astronomy.tools – Provides various online tools for astrophotography, such as exposure calculators and focal length estimators.
• Hubble Heritage Project – heritage.stsci.edu – A collection of images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, which can serve as inspiration and reference.
• AstroPhoto Editor – astrophotoeditor.com – Offers guides and tools for editing astronomical images.
• SkySafari – skysafariastronomy.com – A mobile app for planning astrophotography sessions with features for sky mapping and object tracking.
• The Astronomical League – astronomicalleague.com – An organization providing information, educational materials, and programs for amateur astronomers, including astrophotographers.
• PixInsight – pixinsight.com – Advanced software for processing astronomical images, highly regarded among professional astrophotographers.
• Dark Sky Finder – darkskyfinder.com – Maps showing locations with minimal light pollution, ideal for planning astrophotography sessions.
• Telescope Live – telescope.live – A service offering access to telescopes around the world for taking astronomical images, useful if you don’t have your own equipment.
• NASA’s Planetary Photojournal – photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov – A gallery of planetary and cosmic images taken by various NASA missions.
• APOD Archive – apod.nasa.gov – The archive of NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day, offering thousands of high-quality images and explanations.
• Astro Imaging – astroimaging.org – A resource for learning and discussing advanced imaging techniques, equipment reviews, and software.
• Sky & Telescope’s Observing Tools – skyandtelescope.org/observing – A section of Sky & Telescope with tools and articles for planning observations and imaging sessions.
• Astronomy Magazine – astronomy.com – Provides articles, news, and resources related to astronomy and astrophotography.
• SpaceWeather – spaceweather.com – Updates on space weather conditions that can affect astrophotography, including auroras and solar activity.
• Astronomy Stack Exchange – astronomy.stackexchange.com – A Q&A site for astronomy enthusiasts where you can ask and answer questions about astrophotography techniques and equipment.
• Astrobin’s New Images – astrobin.com – Check out the latest astrophotography images shared by the community for inspiration and techniques.
• Starwalk – starwalk.space – A stargazing app that helps you identify stars, constellations, and other celestial objects, useful for planning your shoots.
• Astro Photography Community on Reddit – reddit.com/r/Astrophotography – A subreddit dedicated to sharing and discussing astrophotography, with tips, equipment discussions, and more.
• NASA’s JPL Image Gallery – jpl.nasa.gov/spaceimages – Features images from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory missions, including Mars and other space missions.
• Star Tools Community – startools.org/forum – A forum for users of Star Tools software, offering support, tips, and shared experiences.
• APO – apogeeastro.com – High-quality astronomical imaging equipment and resources for serious astrophotographers.
• Digital Sky Survey – digitalskies.org – Offers a catalog of deep-sky images and resources for advanced astrophotography techniques.
• The Celestial Observer – celestialobserver.com – Provides tutorials and guides for amateur astronomers looking to improve their imaging skills.
• Astro Photography Blog – astrophotographyblog.com – A blog with articles, tips, and tutorials on various aspects of astrophotography.