Astrophotography

[Tribs]

I'll initially be focusing on nebulae and galaxies. Other areas to explore are moon, sun, planets and the Milky Way.

Did you know 99%+ of the stars you see are in the Milky Way?

Yes - we are not able to see into other galaxies with the naked eye. At best you can see the combined light of billions of stars in one tiny point.

 

[Nicholas]

Yes - we are not able to see into other galaxies with the naked eye. At best you can see the combined light of billions of stars in one tiny point.

Under ideal conditions, you can see a fuzzy dot as the Andromeda Galaxy was 2 million years ago. [It's on a collision course with our galaxy, but don't worry, our local star will have consumed its inner satellites by then. [As far as I know]

 

[biometrics]

So I can add a IR filter to return functionality from these guys but they don't have a rear filter for crop sensors, so I'll use a lens filter. I don't need it, but nice to know it's available.

Filter Sets Archives – Kolari Vision

kolarivision.com

 

[biometrics]

Just as I thought I had everything a FB ad showed me I need this (R2000 used):

High Latitude WO Vixen style base mount

High Latitude WO Vixen style base mount High Latitude WO Vixen style base mount for iOptron Skyguider Pro . 100% precision CNC made .It’s big upgrade for the stability and adjustment Adjustment from 32～59 degree. Weight: 990g

williamoptics.com

High accuracy replacement to the Star Adventurer wedge.

 

[satanboy]

Just as I thought I had everything a FB ad showed me I need this (R2000 used):

High Latitude WO Vixen style base mount

High Latitude WO Vixen style base mount High Latitude WO Vixen style base mount for iOptron Skyguider Pro . 100% precision CNC made .It’s big upgrade for the stability and adjustment Adjustment from 32～59 degree. Weight: 990g

williamoptics.com

High accuracy replacement to the Star Adventurer wedge.

Photography is like any hobby, the deeper you get the more you can spend.

 

[biometrics]

Got my astro modified DSLR back. I am finally ready.

 

[biometrics]

Right, my first fully kitted target is going to be Caldwell 92.

Caldwell 92

Astronomers targeted Caldwell 92 to create one of the largest panoramic images ever taken with Hubble’s cameras, generating a stunning 50-light-year-wide view of the tumultuous central region of this strange stellar nursery.

www.nasa.gov

 

[biometrics]

Good targets

 

[satanboy]

Saturn peeking out from behind the Moon.
© Paul Stewart

 

[Düber]

This winning photo of the Andromeda galaxy from the amateur astronomer team led by Drechsler, Strottner and Sainty is titled Andromeda, Unexpected, for the large, blue plasma arc pictured next to our nearest galactic neighbor.

Stunning image of Andromeda galaxy takes top astronomy photography prize of 2023 (gallery)

The winning images from this year's various categories are stunning.

www.space.com

 

[biometrics]

Winter coming to an end but Caldwell 92 is too low now unless I get up at 4AM. So next target is 47 Tucanae + Small Magellanic Cloud (globular cluster + nebula).

Something like this:

 

[biometrics]

It never stops, lol. Ordered a light pollution filter.

 

[satanboy]

The Milky Way over Stanfords Bay (Gans Bay)
Credit to photographer Johan Le Roux

 

[satanboy]

Daytime moon meets the rings of Saturn. Captured by Astrofluke

 

[biometrics]

Ordered

 

[biometrics]

 

[Tribs]

Let me know which one is better when you get them please

 

[biometrics]

Let me know which one is better when you get them please

Sure, had to cough the R70 delivery fee or else it holds up your order.

 

[Tribs]

Sure, had to cough the R70 delivery fee or else it holds up your order.

I see 10-15 days I think it said.

 

[biometrics]

Getting the 2024 sky guide books tomorrow.