🎯 Match Hundreds of Targets to Your Equipment
Find deep-sky objects that are perfectly framed for your telescope and camera. Target Fit Scores help you quickly identify the objects that are ideal for your equipment.
📏 Accurate Framing Calculations
Calculate field of view and target fit using your telescope and camera specifications. Save your rigs as presets for instant comparisons!
📚 Built-In Astrophotography Target Database
This includes hundreds of galaxies, nebulae, and clusters with key imaging information. Filter targets by season, type, and size to plan your Imaging sessions faster.
The Target Match Calculator... What Is It?
The Astrophotography Target Calculator is an interactive planning tool designed to help you quickly identify the best deep-sky objects for each of your imaging setups. Simply enter your telescope, camera, and imaging configuration once, and the tool automatically calculates your field of view and shows how well each target fits your system. You’ll get a built-in database of galaxies, nebulae, star clusters, and other deep-sky objects, each with important information like size, season, and target type. Every object is scored using a “Fit Score” which immediately tells you which targets are ideal for your setup, using a star-ranking system. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The sheet is structured into two main parts: your equipment input section (where you save your rig or multiple rigs as presets) and a dynamic target database that updates instantly based on your configuration. Use this tool to plan your astrophotography night. Instead of searching randomly or relying on generic target lists, you can now first quickly see which targets are ideal for your rig tonight, and then decide on what to capture.
Target Match Calculator Sheet - Video Walkthrough
Here is a video walkthrough and tutorial showing you how to use the astrophotography calculator sheet!
Antoine Grelin
I have started Galactic Hunter in 2015 to help beginner astrophotographers get better in this hobby. I love creating helpful content that teaches you how to get the best possible pictures of space. The YouTube channel, "galactic-hunter" blog and "galactic-course" website offer astrophotography tutorials, guides, gear reviews, and complete courses for all levels of skill and equipment. 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
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What it does: - Calculates your field of view - Matches your equipment to hundreds of targets - Scores how well each object fits your setup - Includes galaxies, nebulae, clusters, dark nebulae, and more - Works with any telescope and camera combination
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Books are one of the most effective ways to deepen your understanding of the night sky. Learning from structured, physical material can also help improve focus and long-term retention of the concepts. We’ve designed a range of astrophotography books specifically for deep-sky imagers, including interactive editions that allow you to take notes directly inside. Several Galactic Hunter books are also available in digital format, which are more affordable option with instant download access. They also make a great gift for anyone passionate about astrophotography and looking to progress in the hobby. Take a look at the Galactic Hunter books here: https://www.galactic-hunter.com/books
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