About Webcam Astronomy

Webcam Astronomy is a free guide to photographing the night sky on a budget: with a webcam or planetary camera on a telescope, with a DSLR or mirrorless camera, or with a dedicated astronomy camera. It is published by Abontu LLC.

What you will find here

• Basics: the techniques that make webcam astronomy work, from video integration and drift integration to dark frames. Start with webcam astronomy basics.
• Equipment: telescopes, camera mounts, and round-ups of webcams and digital cameras for astrophotography.
• Software: programs for capturing, stacking and processing your images.

How accurate is it?

Camera models, software versions and prices change quickly. Specifications here come from the makers where they publish them, but always check the maker's own website before you buy.

For observing with your eyes rather than a camera (telescopes, constellations, Messier objects, meteor showers and star parties), see our sister site Astro Observer.