Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A new web-based astrophotography planning tool is here. The Messier Planner combines a beautiful design with powerful features to help you plan your imaging sessions more efficiently than ever.
From target selection and visibility to weather insights and session planning, this tool aims to become your central hub for the night. It is fast, intuitive, and clearly built by people who understand what astrophotographers actually need.
But like any new software, it is still evolving. There are bugs, rough edges, and features that need improvement.
In this video, we take a first look at the Messier Planner, explore its strengths, identify its current limitations, and see where it already shines.
Let’s discover it together and find out whether it deserves a place in your astrophotography workflow.
Link: messierplanner.co.uk
PicAstro video: youtu.be/zTsXVXrJtBM
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If you buy any equipment you may consider these three shops - by using the links below you support the channel:
Agena Astro: agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7982331.9e6427
High Point Scientific: highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7965581.0b3c32
Astroshop.eu: https://www.astroshop.eu/?affiliate_id=viewintospace
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A new web-based astrophotography planning tool is here. The Messier Planner combines a beautiful design with powerful features to help you plan your imaging sessions more efficiently than ever.
From target selection and visibility to weather insights and session planning, this tool aims to become your central hub for the night. It is fast, intuitive, and clearly built by people who understand what astrophotographers actually need.
But like any new software, it is still evolving. There are bugs, rough edges, and features that need improvement.
In this video, we take a first look at the Messier Planner, explore its strengths, identify its current limitations, and see where it already shines.
Let’s discover it together and find out whether it deserves a place in your astrophotography workflow.
Link: messierplanner.co.uk
PicAstro video: youtu.be/zTsXVXrJtBM
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Join my Patreon site for getting cutting edge news about Astrophotography software and equipment, early access without commercials and tons of supporting documents: patreon.com/user?u=83665984
If you buy any equipment you may consider these three shops - by using the links below you support the channel:
Agena Astro: agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7982331.9e6427
High Point Scientific: highpointscientific.com/?rfsn=7965581.0b3c32
Astroshop.eu: https://www.astroshop.eu/?affiliate_id=viewintospace
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🌌 Check out my work in deep space astrophotography here:
app.astrobin.com/u/View_into_Space#gallery
Follow/Connect:
Instagram: instagram.com/view_into_space
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086142091655
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Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍
#astrophotography #space #universe
