Astronomical Events: July 2026 š
Curated guide to celestial events for astrophotography enthusiasts.
Featured Events
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Saturn enters retrograde motion: Saturn enters retrograde motionSun, 26 Jul 20262Ā hoursĀ agoSaturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky.
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Planet Events
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Saturn enters retrograde motionSun, 26 Jul 20262Ā hoursĀ agoSaturn reverses its direction of motion across the sky.: Saturn enters retrograde motion Telephoto lens, ISO 400-800, 10-15s exposures
Equipment Quick Reference
| Event Type | Recommended Lens | Camera Settings | Key Tips | |------------|------------------|-----------------|----------| | Meteor Shower | 14-24mm wide-angle | f/2.8, ISO 6400, 20s | Dark sky sites only | | Planet | 200-800mm telephoto | f/5.6, ISO 800, 10s | Use sturdy tripod | | Eclipse | 70-200mm telephoto | Multiple exposures | Solar filter REQUIRED | | Moon | 70-200mm or macro | 1/250s (full), 1/125s (crescent) | Shoot during twilight | | Deep Sky | 14-24mm or 24-70mm | f/1.8-f/2.8, ISO 3200-6400, 30s+ | Stack 20+ frames |
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