10 Best Camera For Astrophotography of December 2025

• Fun and useful USB Eyepiece Camera allows you to transmit the real-time view through your telescope to a laptop or PC, and capture great digital movies and images
• Share the view of bright planets, the Moon, and terrestrial targets through your telescope with friends, family, and fellow astronomy enthusiasts.
• An affordable introduction to the rewarding hobby of astrophotography. Great for lunar and planetary shots - not suitable for deep space imaging
• Very versatile - Fits into any 1.25-Inch telescope focuser or 1.25-Inch step-down adapter
• Includes Orion AmCap image video capture software - compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Operating Systems

Orion

• PORTABLE NIGHTSCAPE TRACKING PLATFORM: Motorized portable tracking platform perfect for capturing incredible detail of the Milky Way, eclipses and other astronomical objects.
• WIDE-FIELD ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY: The unique, modular design allows for integration with existing photographic tripods. Wide-field astrophotography as well as time-lapse video and telescopic use are all possible with the Star Adventurer.
• EQUATORIAL BASE: Deluxe Equatorial base helps position the Star Adventurer at the perfect angle for polar alignment.
• BUILT-IN ILLUMINATED POLAR FINDERSCOPE: The included illuminated Polar finderscope allows for easy and accurate alignment with Polaris.
• RUGGED BRASS AND ALUMINUM GEARS: Using rugged brass and aluminum gears provide smooth, motorized, night sky tracking for easy, portable nightscape and eclipse photography.
• BUILT-IN AA BATTERY COMPARTMENT: The built-in AA battery compartment provides reliable mobile power for up to 72 hours, and an additional 5v mini-USB input allows for external power source using a cell phone charger or other device.
• INCLUDED LATITUDE BASE: Adjustable latitude base allows for easy quatorial alignment.
• LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE: Weighing just 2.4 lbs., the Star Adventurer is lightweight and portable enough to pack in a camera bag or backpack for astrophotography on the go.
• SUPPORTS MOST DSLR CAMERAS: 11 pounds payload capacity.

Sky Watcher

• ZWO ASI120MC-S 1.2 megapixel color astronomy camera for capturing color images of the Moon, planets, brighter deep sky objects, and the Sun (with a safe solar filter, not included)
• Uses CMOS camera sensor with 1280x960 resolution; USB3.0 data transfer at up to 60 frames per second at maximum resolution and 254 frames per second minimum resolution; Also compatible with USB2.0 at reduced data transfer rates
• Compact, lightweight, and attractive red anodized CNC aluminum body stands up to heavy field use; Connects to 1.25” telescope focusers with included T-threaded 1.25” nosepiece
• Camera electronics draw power from your computer’s USB interface; All software and drivers are available from the manufacturer’s website; compatible with Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) XP and later and Mac OS

ZWO Optical

• Plug and play without driver;real-time dynamic observation by crystal clear image;the image sensor uses dark light compensation technology to greatly improve the camera's image clarity in low light conditions
• In MJPG video format;you can record video quickly and the frame rate up to 30FPS at 2K resolution 1920x1080; if you want high quality image;please choose YUV uncompressed video format;the speed will be 15FPS per second at 3264*2448 resolution
• SV205 camera allows you to capture a real-time video and transport to your laptop or PC; USB 3.0 is much faster than the USB 2.0
• Share the view of bright planets;the moon;and terrestrial targets through your computer with friends;family and fellow astronomy enthusiasts
• An affordable introduction to the rewarding hobby of astrophotography;Great for lunar and planetary shots;deep sky objects imaging is not a good choice;machined aluminum 1.25" adapter barrel for direct threaded connection to almost any telescope

SVBONY

• Fits any DSLR or MIL camera with appropriate T-Ring (T-Ring not included).
• Fits into a 1.25" Eyepiece Port or onto a Male T-Mount. A 2" Barrel for use in 2" Ports is optional ($24.95).
• Use your 1.25" Eyepieces with an Upper Body Diameter up to 2.5" and Height of 3.5".
• Laser Engraved Extension Scale for Easy Repeatability.
• Awarded "Hot Product for 2015" by Sky & Telescope Magazine!

TelescopeAdapters.com

• ZWO ASI385MC color astronomy camera for capturing high-resolution color images of the planets, Moon, Sun (with a safe solar filter, not included), and some deep-sky objects through a telescope on a motorized equatorial mount
• Advanced 7.3mmx4.1mm CMOS sensor with 1936x1096 (2.1 megapixel) resolution to capture fine detail in astronomical objects
• Fast USB3.0 transfer at up to 67 frames per second at maximum resolution, with higher data transfer rates at lower resolution
• Compact, lightweight, and attractive red anodized CNC aluminum body stands up to heavy field use; Connects to 1.25” focusers with included T-threaded 1.25” nosepiece
• Camera electronics draw power from your computer’s USB3.0 interface; All software and drivers are available from the manufacturer’s website; compatible with Mac OS X and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) XP and later

ZWO

• ZWO ASI071MC-Pro cooled color astronomy camera for capturing high-resolution color images of deep-sky objects such as nebulae, star clusters, supernova remnants, and galaxies through a telescope on a motorized equatorial mount
• Advanced APS-C (23.6mm X 15.7mm) CMOS sensor with 4944x3284 (16 megapixel) resolution to capture fine detail in astronomical objects; Integrated TEC cooling reduces sensor temperature to 35C below ambient to enable low-noise imaging of fainter deep-sky objects; Includes dew heater to keep protective window free of moisture during imaging
• Fast USB3.0 transfer at up to 10 frames per second at maximum resolution; 256MB DDR3 buffer for quick and stable data transfer and reduced amp glow; includes separate USB2.0 hub for powering accessories such as autoguiding camera and electronic focuser (not included)
• Compact, lightweight, and attractive red anodized CNC aluminum body stands up to heavy field use; Connects to 1.25” and 2” telescope focusers with included T-threaded 1.25” nosepiece and 2” adapter
• Camera electronics draw power from your computer’s USB3.0 interface, however a separate 12V@3A power supply (not included) is required to power the TEC cooler; All software and drivers are available from the manufacturer’s website; compatible with Mac OS X and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit) XP and later

ZWO

• High sensitivity 3.00MP color CMOS imaging module. Real active resolution, no interpolation, no jaggies in picture.
• The USB Eyepiece Camera is a special design. With digital gadget you can easily view images captured by your telescope objective lens on your laptop or desktop PC screen and save them. Just enjoy objectives and share with others, no longer squinting with one eye.
• 1.25” adapter is threaded for standard eyepiece filters
• Comes with 24.5mm(0.965") and 31.75mm (1.25”) eyepiece adapter, you can use it with 1.25” telescope and 0.965" telescope.
• Extremely easy for Mac system - no extra software is needed, just use the software "photo booth" which is already on Mac system directly. With the software Win Joy, you can display images on computer screen, shoot and make video recording.

Gosky

• 5x optical zoom
• 28mm wide angle
• 16 megapixels
• 2.7" Lcd screen
• 720P HD video

KODAK

• Powerful 16. 1-Megapixel CCD sensor gives you room to enlarge, zoom and crop to your heart's content without losing out on life-like clarity or quality.
• 42x optical zoom and a 24mm wide angle lens Moves you closer to the subject and fit more into every frame; 1080P
• Face/Cat/dog detection detects facial features and enhances it for true subject highlighting, even your four-legged Cat and dog friends. Blink/smile detection helps you to capture the perfect moment.
• Face Beautifier mode and loads of built-in touch-up features allow you to reduces facial flaws, enhance skin tone and the eyes of your portrait subjects instantly.
• Use the Panorama mode to create a seamless panoramic picture to 180-degree easily by panning the camera across your subject. Continuous shooting
• The az421 takes a standard SD/SDHC memory card that is at least Class 4 and no larger than 32GB
• The az421 is not compatible with Micro SD, micro/adapter, Ultra, Ultra plus, Extreme, extreme Plus, Extreme Pro, or SDXC cards

KODAK