Astrophotoguru Planner

AstroPhotoGuru Imaging Planner helps you plan your next deep-sky astrophotography session by bringing your equipment, target selection, and observing plans together in one place. Whether you’re exploring what your current setup can capture or planning a night under the stars, the Imaging Planner helps you find deep-sky targets and understand how they fit within your camera’s field of view. MATCH TARGETS TO YOUR EQUIPMENT Select your telescope and camera to explore equipment-aware target recommendations. The Planner considers field of view, image scale, and target size to help you understand how different objects may appear with your imaging setup. PREVIEW YOUR FRAMING See how a target fits within your camera’s field of view before setting up for the night. Compare equipment combinations and explore framing options for galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other deep-sky objects. DISCOVER DEEP-SKY TARGETS Browse a collection of deep-sky objects, explore their details, and find imaging opportunities suited to your equipment and observing plans. PLAN AROUND YOUR LOCATION AND DATE Choose your observing location and date to explore targets for your session. Bring together your equipment selections, target choices, and observing window as you prepare for a night of imaging. EXPLORE THE SKY WITH LIVE SKYVIEW Use Live SkyView to explore a target’s position in the sky and view its surrounding star field. Move from target discovery to a visual sky preview without leaving the Planner. SAVE YOUR EQUIPMENT AND SESSIONS Create a free account to save equipment setups and imaging plans for future visits. Return to your selections without rebuilding your plan each time. BUILT FOR ASTROPHOTOGRAPHERS AstroPhotoGuru Imaging Planner combines practical planning tools with equipment-aware recommendations to help you prepare for deep-sky imaging, whether you are getting started or working with an established astrophotography setup. An internet connection is required to use the Imaging Planner and Live SkyView. Target visibility and imaging results depend on local conditions, equipment performance, and other observing factors. Explore additional astrophotography guides and equipment information at astrophotoguru.com.