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Cody Bancroft’s Setup Upgrade Journey

User StoriesAugust 6, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This time, we spoke with astrophotography enthusiast Cody Bancroft, who shared his personal experience of trial, error, and eventually finding clarity through the right gear. When Cody first started astrophotography, he was using a Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi (ALT-AZ) mount on a William Optics wedge, paired with a 102mm Maksutov-Cassegrain telescope. He wasn't able to properly polar…

Giving New Life to a 27-Year-Old Meade SCT

User StoriesAugust 4, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Astrophotographer Callum Wingrove is based in the suburbs of London under Bortle 7 skies, where he primarily images from home using focal lengths between 135mm and 860mm. Earlier this year, he came across an 8" Meade LX10 SCT that had been sitting unused at a local astronomy society for years. “The scope was 27 years old,…

From Cockpit to Cosmos: Airline Pilot Jon Garguilo’s Deep-Sky

User StoriesJuly 30, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Journey with ZWO Jon Garguilo, a 41-year-old airline pilot based in Florida, has spent his life surrounded by skies — both above and beyond. His passion for space began in elementary school, when a school astronomy night introduced him to Saturn’s rings through a telescope. That one view left a permanent impression. "Seeing Saturn’s rings…

A 650-Kilometer Journey in Pursuit of Light — Gianni Lacroce’s Astrophotography Story

User StoriesJuly 24, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Italian astrophotographer Gianni Lacroce found the inspiration for this photo through a very personal moment. Last winter, a close friend won an astrophotography competition— “I wanted to pay tribute to his achievement,” he says. With patience and purpose, he waited for the same nebula to return to the night sky in the new season. When…

Chasing the Stars from the City: Marty Tang’s Journey

Astro Bio'sJuly 23, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In one of the world's most light-polluted cities, 54-year-old Marty Tang is proving that passion—and planning—can overcome almost anything. “I don't know why, but some people are just drawn to the stars above. I’m one of them,” says Marty, a Hong Kong-based amateur astrophotographer and Newtonian telescope maker. From a young age, Marty’s heart was already among…

Alessandro Ravagnin: From Passion to the Stars — Bridging Science and Imagination

Astro Bio'sJuly 22, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In the quiet town of Romano d'Ezzelino in northeastern Italy, not far from Venice, lives telecommunications engineer and marketing manager Alessandro Ravagnin. A lifelong space enthusiast with a love for volleyball, mountains, and 1980s Japanese robot action figures, Alessandro has transformed his backyard passion for astrophotography into an internationally recognized endeavor that bridges art and…

Starry Nights and Serendipity: A Story from the Golden State Star Party 2025

Company NewsJuly 15, 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

From June 25th to June 29th, under the pristine, dark skies of Northern California, nearly 500 stargazers, astrophotographers, and cosmic dreamers gathered for the Golden State Star Party (GSSP)—a celebration of stars, science, and shared passion. Over four nights, the sky cooperated beautifully, offering up a canvas of clarity, free from city lights and cloud…

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