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This thread focuses on sharing astrophotography tips, experiences, and photos among members of the Physics Forums community. Participants discuss various techniques, equipment, and personal experiences related to capturing celestial images, including specific events like lunar eclipses and planetary transits.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Experimental/applied

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares a mosaic of the moon, noting that some areas were missed in the capture.
  • Another participant discusses their imaging technique for the Lagoon Nebula, mentioning the use of Photoshop for enhancing details.
  • There are references to the beauty of solar ice halos and the challenges of capturing them, with one participant sharing a personal anecdote about a reflective photo.
  • Several participants share their experiences and photos from a Venus transit, discussing the equipment used, including telescopes and digital cameras.
  • A participant expresses interest in solar art and questions if the thread is limited to astrophotography.
  • Discussions about camera types and settings arise, with participants sharing their setups and experiences with different cameras, including digital SLRs and point-and-shoot models.
  • Concerns about telescope maintenance and the effects of grease on performance are raised, with suggestions for cleaning and lubrication techniques.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of techniques and experiences without reaching a consensus on the best methods or equipment for astrophotography. Multiple viewpoints on camera types, settings, and maintenance practices are present, indicating an ongoing exploration of the topic.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions involve personal anecdotes and subjective experiences, which may not be universally applicable. There are also mentions of specific technical challenges related to equipment maintenance that are not fully resolved.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to amateur astronomers, photography enthusiasts, and those looking to improve their astrophotography skills or share their experiences with celestial imaging.

  • #301
What scope did you use? Looks like a Newtonian from the diffraction spikes.
 
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  • #302
chemisttree said:
What scope did you use? Looks like a Newtonian from the diffraction spikes.

Yes its a 6 inch Astro-Tech imaging newt
 
  • #303
Drakkith said:
Not bad!

Next time around I will process out the core of M42. Its quite blown out still.
 
  • #304
What program do you use for processing?
 
  • #305
I use Ps2, or corels, Ps2 won't take raws so I convert them in Ps elements ...I know I should have Ps6...can't afford it right now. I am also trying out pixinsight but it's hard to understand.
 
  • #306
spark802 said:
I use Ps2, or corels, Ps2 won't take raws so I convert them in Ps elements ...I know I should have Ps6...can't afford it right now. I am also trying out pixinsight but it's hard to understand.

I use AIP4WIN. Haven't ever used anything else.
 
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  • #307
http://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/astronomy-photographer-of-the-year/2013-winners/
 
  • #308
Orion wide-field...

Hi all...I shot this wide-field Oct 14/2013. Tracked on my go-to mount, shot through a Canon 550d. 1 exp at 300 secs, ISO3200, f 3.5, lens at 18mm. I have Orion, Jupiter at upper left, and Procyon.

Only one exposure. I know I should be stacking a bunch. I like it as I got Barnards loop out of it, and the Rosette.
 

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  • #309
spark802 said:
Hi all...I shot this wide-field Oct 14/2013. Tracked on my go-to mount, shot through a Canon 550d. 1 exp at 300 secs, ISO3200, f 3.5, lens at 18mm. I have Orion, Jupiter at upper left, and Procyon.

Only one exposure. I know I should be stacking a bunch. I like it as I got Barnards loop out of it, and the Rosette.

...and tens, maybe hundreds of thousands of stars!
 
  • #310
94JZA80 said:
...and tens, maybe hundreds of thousands of stars!

Yes, lots of those too!
 
  • #313
Drakkith said:
Nice!

Thanks
 
  • #314
Messier 3

Here's a Messier object in the constellation of Canes Venatici...tracked and guided last evening ...although I shot a raw simultaneously I went with a quick jpg here. This is a globular cluster named Messier 3.

exp 300 secs, ISO 800,single frame.Finally got my autoguider up and running.
 

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  • #315
Thanks!
 
  • #316
Closing this thread. Feel free to post your astro photos in their own thread for people to discuss. Thanks!
 

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