Astrophotography Raw Data
Astrophotography is one part collecting data (taking photographs) and one part processing (editing images). You don’t need to have a full setup to start astrophotography, you can start by learning how to process data first.
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Begin practicing with ready-to-process astrophotography raw data.
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Below you will find datasets for different types of objects to practice on, such as nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters. Click on each one to learn the acquisition details and what you’ll be downloading to practice with.

Raw Data Full Resolution Files + 4K Tutorial Video
Join the Galactic Course Ultimate Bundle and get access to a large amount of practice files for free! You can also join the Processing Bundle and get it for half-off, or purchase it independently.
Files include all types of targets, like emission and reflection nebulae, galaxies, open and globular clusters, milky way, comets, smart telescopes, supernova remnants, and more.
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New raw data is added on a regular basis, so that you can practice your processing skills on a huge variety of files!