Picture of Jupiter's moons without a telescope

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A user successfully captured a photograph of Jupiter's moons using a Canon Digital Rebel camera equipped with a Tamron 70-300 mm zoom lens. The shot was taken in manual mode with a 2-second exposure, utilizing a tripod for stability. The user noted that the stock lens may also be capable of capturing similar images when Jupiter is visible in the evening sky. This discussion highlights the feasibility of astrophotography without specialized telescopic equipment.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of manual camera settings, including exposure time and ISO.
  • Familiarity with the Canon Digital Rebel camera series.
  • Knowledge of using zoom lenses, specifically the Tamron 70-300 mm.
  • Basic principles of astrophotography, including the importance of stability and exposure.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research techniques for astrophotography with DSLR cameras.
  • Learn about the effects of different ISO settings on image quality in low light.
  • Explore the capabilities of the Canon Digital Rebel series for night sky photography.
  • Investigate the use of various tripod types for stability in long exposure shots.
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Astrophotographers, photography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in capturing celestial objects without specialized equipment.

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turbo-1 said:
COOL! How did you manage that?
Tripod shot. Tameron 70-300 lens on a Canon Digital Rebel. Manual mode, 2 second exposure. I forget the ISO. Probably the stock lens (?-70 mm) will get a photo of the moons too. I have to wait till Jupiter returns to the evening sky.
 

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