Astronomy · Wido Oerlemans

Wido's AstroForum Podcast

by Wido Oerlemans

Hi there! I'm Wido Oerlemans and I'm an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer from Utrecht, The Netherlands :-). In 2016, I took my first steps into this hobby and I've been hooked ever since. I'm producing FREE content about astrophotography and space. Any SUPPORT is greatly appreciated! On this AI podcast, you can listen to the contents of my astroblogs where I share: - Essential knowledge about Telescopes, mounts, and astrocameras - Tutorials about how to photograph The Planets, Moon and the Sun - Tutorials about how to photograph deep-sky objects (nebulae, galaxies, star clusters...) - Astrogear reviews (new cameras, mounts, telescopes, etc.) - The rise of the smart telescopes - Photographing meteors as they approach Earth So if you don't like to read or watch, this podcast is a great way to get knowledgable about backyard astrophotography. Keep looking up! Wido.

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Draco Smart Telescope Preview | Custom Astro Rig Killer?

Dwarflab just released their pre-order for their latest smart telescope, the: Draco. I normally refrain from doing previews as I much prefer a hands-on review from my roo

Sep 15
12 min

Strain Wave Mount vs Classic GEM: My 8-Year Verdict | From AVX & EQ6-R to AM5N

Are you trying to decide between a modern Strain Wave (Harmonic Drive) mount and a classic German Equatorial Mount (GEM)? In this video, I take you on an 8-year trip down

Jul 2
26 min

Best Beginner Telescope Mount for Astrophotography?

In this eposide we discuss Wido's 2026 guide for beginner astrophotography mounts, which you can find here: https://astroforumspace.com/best-beginner-telescope-mounts-for

Jun 23
20 min

Amazon satellites are blinding our telescopes!

IN this podcast we discuss the recent launch of 36 Amazon Project Kuiper satellites aboard an Ariane 6 rocket, marking a major expansion of low Earth orbit (LEO) mega-con

Jun 19
19 min

Understanding Telescope Focal Length & F-Ratio

In this podcast episode, we take a deep dive into telescope physics. We break down how focal length and f-ratio influence your stargazing, from determining magnification

Jun 18
24 min

Budget Smart Telescope Showdown: Seestar vs. Dwarflab

Which budget smart telescope is the best fit for you in 2026? In this episode, We're putting the Seestar (S30, S30 Pro, S50) and the DWARF (3 & Mini) head-to-head. We an

Jun 18
24 min

Aperture: Is a Bigger Telescope Always Better?

n this tutorial, we explain why telescope aperture matters, but also why just buying the biggest aperture telescope tube out there might not be the best thing for you. Th

Jun 18
22 min