About
About Skies & Scopes
Helping you take amazing pictures of the night sky — whatever your kit or budget.
Skies & Scopes is dedicated to helping individuals begin or advance their practice in astrophotography. We partner with renowned astrophotographers from around the world to produce educational courses, detailed case studies, comprehensive guides, equipment reviews — and to showcase exceptional imagery.
Our mission
Our mission is to help you to take amazing night sky pictures.
Astrophotography presents significant challenges for newcomers, thanks to expensive equipment and steep learning curves. We aim to democratise the discipline by making quality instruction and gear guidance accessible — regardless of experience level or budget constraints. We do this through:
- Skill-based tutorials for developing your night-sky photography capabilities
- In-depth equipment guides grounded in objective research and expert input
- Interviews and case studies featuring accomplished practitioners
- Courses providing structured educational pathways
Our story
Anthony Robinson founded Skies & Scopes in 2017. As an enthusiast photographer seeking astrophotography guidance, he recognised a shortage of beginner-accessible resources and created the platform to document his own learning journey.
The site has expanded significantly since, earning features in Forbes, Yahoo! Life, PetaPixel, Digital Camera World, NASA's Astronomy Photograph of the Day, and numerous other publications.
Who we are
A team of dedicated experts collaborates with international astrophotographers to produce our courses, case studies, guides and reviews.
What sets us apart — and why you can trust us
We commit to unbiased recommendations through:
- Research-based buying guides rather than opinion-driven content
- Reviews published only after hands-on product evaluation
- Recommendations made independently of affiliate relationships or sponsorships
Our ethical commitment
We champion sustainability by promoting the use of existing or secondhand equipment and by addressing light-pollution concerns. As an online platform, our carbon footprint remains minimal.
How we make money
Our revenue derives from educational course sales and from affiliate commissions when readers purchase through links on the site — at no additional cost to you.
Connect with us
You can get in touch via our newsletter, our social channels, or the contact page. We'd love to hear from you.
Skies & Scopes
Office 17374, 182–184 High Street North, East Ham, London E6 2JA, United Kingdom
+44 (0)1252 628179