Martin Lewis
Astrophotographer
Martin Lewis is an engineer, amateur astronomer and an astrophotographer who specialises in planetary imaging.
Recent articles by Martin Lewis
Make your Saturn images stand out with these processing techniques
Great pictures of the ringed planet start as video, before stacking and processing. Find out how in our astrophoto guide.
How to make a simple all-sky camera for timelapse sequences
Record a video of the changing sky by using an all-sky camera.
Astronomy explained | What is an atmospheric dispersion corrector?
An atmospheric dispersion corrector - or ADC - is a nifty gadget that can help to improve your planetary images significantly.
How to collimate a Newtonian telescope
Our step-by-step guide will give you all the info you need to get your Newtonian collimated and offering clear, crisp views.
How can I stop dew forming on my telescope?
Why dew forms on your telescope's optics, and how you can stop it from fogging up your observing.
Altair Astro Self-Centering Smartphone Telescope Adaptor
This adaptor from Altair Astro is designed to help align your smartphone's camera with a telescope eyepiece.
Image processing | Remove the effects of twilight from your planetary images
In this guide, we show you how to overcome the drawbacks of planetary imaging at twilight and reap the benefits.
ZWO 1.25-inch Atmospheric Dispersion Corrector review
The ZWO ADC is a handy device for correcting the effect of the atmosphere on your observing or astrophotos.
Image processing | Use WinJupos to derotate your planetary images
Sharpen up your planetary astrophotos with software to stop worlds spinning
How to photograph Venus with a digital video camera
Martin Lewis won the Planets, Comets and Asteroids category of the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2018 competition with his image The Grace of Venus. Here, he reveals how to construct a stunning image of a crescent Venus from digital video camera frames.
Astronomik 2-inch OIII Visual Nebula Filter review
The Astronomik 2-inch OIII filter is a quality optical device capable of stunning views of supernova remnants and planetary nebulae in larger scopes at low magnification
How to take photos of Uranus and Neptune
Using the latest imaging techniques, it is possible to capture surface details on the most distant planets in the Solar System, Uranus and Neptune
Image processing | How to remove noise from planetary images
How image noise arises in digital video imaging and what you can do to minimise it and produce better planetary astrophotos.
Imaging planets with a Dobsonian telescope
Dobsonian scopes can be adapted for effective planetary imaging. Read our guide to find out how.
Revelation Visual Colour Filter Set
A handy filter that would make a good addition to any planetary observer's armoury
ZWO ASI034MC colour USB 2.0 camera review
A low-cost camera that will get you off to a great start in Solar System imaging
SkyVision 24-inch T600 Compact Go-To Dobsonian review
A mighty truss Dobsonian with a colossal aperture and smooth tracking.
Celestron Skyris 132M monochrome Solar System imager review
Swapping the common CCD chip for a CMOS makes the Celestron Skyris 132M monochrome Solar System imager an intriguing device.
Celestron NexImage Burst colour camera
A high-performance CMOS chip sets this Solar System imager apart.
How to thermally optimise your telescope
Tube currents in your telescope can affect the ability of the optics to bring light to a sharp focus. We show you how to combat these irritating effects.
Celestron Skyris 445C colour imaging camera review
The Celestron Skyris 445C is designed for high-res imaging of the brighter planets, as well as areas of the Sun and Moon.
Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager review
A flexible CCD planetary camera for Solar System imaging on a budget, the Celestron NexImage 5 comes with everything you need to have a go at Solar System video imaging for the first time
Revelation 16-inch f/4.5 M-CRF Truss Dobsonian review
A large-aperture Dobsonian telescope at an affordable price, this is a decent scope that yields great deep-sky views but doesn’t cost a fortune.
Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager review
BBC Sky at Night Magazine looks at what the Celestron NexImage 5 Solar System Imager is capable of