Resources

The story of our Cluster One observatory team would not have been possible without the enormous list of information resources and tools that the Internet makes available to the entire world. In our learning process we have been nourished by the experience of astrophotographers both in Chile and in the rest of the world who, generously share their knowledge and experience on YouTube channels, web pages and specialized books. In the following list, we have compiled a series of links that we are convinced will be of good use to you all.

Astronomical instrumentation

  • North Optics (Chile)
    The largest and best astronomical store in Chile. Official dealer of ZWO, SharpStar, QHYCCD, Pegasus among others.

  • SharpStar Optics
    Telescopes and accessories

  • Guan Sheng Optical GSO
    Telescopes, eyepieces and more

  • ZWO
    Astronomical cameras, mounts, controllers and kind of accessories

  • QHYCCD
    Astronomy Cameras and Scientific Cameras

  • Pegasus Astro
    Tools for professional astrophotography

Software

  • PixInsight
    Advanced image processing software. So far the standard astrophotography data reduction and analysis.

  • Rusell Croman Astrophotography

  • GraXpert
    GraXpert is designed to remove gradients from astroimages.

  • DeepSkyStacker
    DeepSkyStacker is a freeware for astrophotographers that simplifies all the pre-processing steps of deep sky pictures.

  • SharpCap
    Easy-to-use and powerful astronomy camera capture tool.

  • Sequence Generator Pro by Main Sequence Software
    Automated image capture software for astronomy

  • Sky Safari
    A paid sky simulator application that comes in three levels, ranging from basic to professional versions.

  • Stellarium

    Fee open source planetarium for your computer and smartphone. .

Books and magazines

Web sites

Youtube channels

  • Desierto Cósmico
    Join Carlos Sagan in the astrophotography adventure from the Atacama desert in Chile (In spanish)

  • Galactic Hunter
    Helpful Astrophotography Content from Antoine and Dalia, a married couple who take deep-sky photographs of space from Las Vegas and the Nevada desert.

  • Cuiv, The Lazy Geek
    Tutorials, technical videos, insights, imaging nights... all you need to get appreciate the starry skies, get involved in the hobby, or refine your knowledge!

  • Simplified Astro
    Tutorial and guidance videos, aiming to provide honest and open reviews of a range of products.

  • Chuck's Astrophotography
    For people interested in astronomy, telescopes, cameras, and astrophotography.

  • Adam Block
    Astrophotography, instructional videos (especially on PixInsight) and other space related themes.

  • Nebula Photos
    YouTube channel sharing tutorials and reviews related to astrophotography by Nico Carver

  • AstroAddict
    Heavy music based backyard photography sessions, guides to astronomy equipment, tours and Vlogs.

  • Visible Dark
    Pixinsight image processing tutorial, tips and astro product reviews.

  • Helena's Astrophotography
    An amateur astrophotographer from Scotland

  • Astronomy Shed
    Tutorials, reviews, demonstrations, all related or based on things astronomy.

  • Astro Backyard
    This channel is all about astrophotography.

  • Windy City Astrophotography
    With this channel Nick will take you along on his astrophotography journey, mostly from light-polluted skies!

  • Cosmos Safari

    The channel goes in depth in the world of amateur astronomy, and astrophotography.

  • DSLR Night Sky
    Review of a wide range of equipment types and imaging techniques.

  • Dylan O'Donnell
    Mix of astronomy and science resource videos, original and cover music, photography and videography and general kinetic creativity!

  • Out Getting Subs
    Interesting videos from an amateur Astrophotographer from Northern Germany.

  • Celestial Photography
    Astrophotography vlogs where I'm shooting deep sky objects, testing new equipment, and traveling to dark locations.

  • Mitch
    Pushing the limits of photons gathering ... Astro photography.

  • Astro Shed
    SGP and PixInsight tutorials

  • Lights To Process
    A channel made for beginners who want to get into astrophotography and basic astronomy.

Friends and groups

  • Cari Letelier
    Stunning astro-photography by Cari Letelier, chilean night and astro-photographer.

  • Astrofotografia Chile
    Astrofotografía, astroturismo y astronomía from Chile.