As with any photographic genre, there are optional, and often expensive, niche items and accessories available for astrophotograhy. The good news, however, is that you can get great results with simple kit such as an entry-level DSLR or mirrorless camera and a sturdy tripod. If you want to take your astro shots further, you can then expand your kit with an extra lens or accessories such as an equatorial mount.
It’s worth noting that cameras with an APS-C sensor can be better suited to deep-sky shots of the moon or nebula due to their crop factor, which makes them a bit more zoomed in. Though it isn’t essential, you can get your
