Astrophotography Tools

Free calculators to help you plan your imaging setup. Select from your catalog or enter values manually.

What Did I Photograph?

Upload your astrophoto and we'll identify the celestial object using plate solving.

Calculate field of view with your camera and telescope. Visualize what targets will look like.

Calculate image scale in arcseconds per pixel. Determine if you are oversampling or undersampling.

Check if your mount can handle your imaging train. Calculate payload utilization percentage.

Calculate total backfocus distance from your imaging train components. Match your corrector specs.

Check if your sensor fits within your optic's image circle. Predict vignetting issues.

Get filter suggestions based on your Bortle class and camera type. Fight light pollution.

Use Kit Builder to select all your components, see compatibility, and visualize FOV together.

Select products from our catalog and we'll fill in the specs automatically. Easy if you're researching specific gear.

Enter your own values directly. Perfect for gear not in our catalog or when you know the exact specs.