About the community
Join the Galactic Lounge, a growing community for astrophotographers to connect, share tips, ask questions, and get expert help. Access a supportive forum for Deep Space Astrophotography, share photos, and stay updated on events and announcements!
I am excited to announce the launch of the Galactic Lounge, a dedicated community space designed to bring everyone together and make it easier to connect, learn, and grow in your astrophotography journey.Β
The Galactic Lounge was created for several reasons, listed below.Β
Have questions? Suggestions? Feel free to post them in the Lounge, and don't hesitate to create new threads in the forum.
Happy shooting, and welcome to the Galactic Lounge! π

Galactic Lounge
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Key Points
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Easy Access for Everyone β Not everyone uses Discord, so I created a space thatβs simple and accessible to all. The Galactic Lounge gives you a permanent forum to ask questions, share your work, and connect with others β no extra app needed.
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Get Help Easily β Stuck on a technical issue or need gear advice? Ask here and get clear answers without the clutter of fast-moving chats. Your questions and the solutions will be easy for others to find later too.
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Direct Link with Courses β Some discussion boards are linked to your courses, making it easy to get support or share photos as you progress. π·
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Dedicated Space for Announcements and Livestreams β The Galactic Lounge makes it simple to find course announcements and livestream schedules. Youβll always know when the next event is and how to join!
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Build a Stronger, More Focused Community β With 1600+ students, the Galactic Course has grown! The Galactic Lounge is here to strengthen our community, creating a space to learn, share, and keep getting better together.
A Space where Everyone is Welcome

Instructor Bio
Learn from mentors who truly care
Galactic Hunter images have been featured in NASA publications, Astronomy Magazine, BBC, and PBS Television, and have been recognized with awards from APOD, Flickr Explore, AAPOD2, and more.

Instructor Bio
Learn from mentors who truly care

FAQ
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Do I need to pay to join the Galactic Lounge?No
No! The Galactic Lounge access is free to everyone who is a member of at least one course or guide. This also includes being a member of free content, such as the Untracked Deep Sky Astrophotography course.
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Is this just a forum?
The Galactic Lounge is just like a forum, but only you and other members have access to it. The community is more private than a public forum, with no trolls, bots, or ads. You'll also find direct links to your courses in the Lounge, and easily see all announcements from us.
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Can I access the Galactic Lounge on mobile devices?
Yes, you can access the lounge on any device, which includes computers, tablets, and smartphones.
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The Deep Space Imaging course is part of the Galactic Course Ultimate Bundle, which also includes our courses on Milky Way photography, Star trails, Time-lapses, Remote Imaging, all our processing guides, and several perks!
The Ultimate Bundle has a small annual renewal fee, but includes so much more and regular updates! Try it and feel free to cancel at any time if you do not like it!
We strongly suggest getting the Ultimate Bundle to unlock all our learning content and get the very best out of your investment.
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Galactic Course - Ultimate Bundle
The Ultimate Bundle of the Galactic Course includes not only all the course lessons, but also all our processing guides! This is the best investment for the price and the largest of our bundles.
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