Stargazing Some photos of Antares and Sigma Sagittarii (Nunki)

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The discussion features photos of Sigma Sagittarii and Antares taken during monsoon season, highlighting the challenge of capturing clear images due to quickly changing weather. The photographer used a phone camera held against a lens for the shots, emphasizing the simplicity of the setup. Participants express admiration for the photos and share their own experiences with stargazing and astronomy. One user mentions their interest in Neptune, showcasing a shared passion for celestial observation. Overall, the thread celebrates the beauty of astrophotography despite challenging conditions.
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I was stargazing the last two days and i took these images of Antares(the brighter one of the binary system) and Nunki
A non cropped image directly from the telescope lens
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Sigma sagittarii(uncropped(1) and cropped(2))
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Antares(uncropped(1) and cropped(2))

These were the only images i could take as it is monsoon season so it gets cloudy really quickly so i took as many as i could within a few minutes.Enjoy!
 
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PhysicsEnjoyer31415 said:
These were the only images i could take as it is monsoon season so it gets cloudy really quickly so i took as many as i could within a few minutes. Enjoy!
What are you using to do the photos ?
what settings etc ?

cheers
Dave
 
davenn said:
What are you using to do the photos ?
what settings etc ?

cheers
Dave
None actually , its just my phone camera which i stick up against my lens whenever i see something
 
Nice photos bro from yr phone camera.. i mean that honestly . i can see these with my Antares 15-70 Binoculars but to take A photo ill give it a go , I really love astronomy and stargazing. Neptune is what i admire the most. even tho its small blue spot..
 
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