starting point for astrophotography? - AstroGab2024-03-28T14:26:08Zhttp://astrogab.ning.com/forum/topics/starting-point-for-astrophotography?commentId=6354305%3AComment%3A83886&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis may help(?)
http://www.c…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-19:6354305:Comment:838862011-09-19T17:07:19.147ZMarc Bastihttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/MarcBasti
This may help(?)…
This may help(?)<br />
<a href="http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=DSLR&Number=4696331&Forum=,,f85,,&Words=%22c11%22&Searchpage=2&Limit=25&Main=4696139&Search=true&where=bodysub&Name=&daterange=1&newerval=1&newertype=y&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev=#Post4696331" target="_blank">http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=DSLR&Number=4696331&Forum=,,f85,,&Words=%22c11%22&Searchpage=2&Limit=25&Main=4696139&Search=true&where=bodysub&Name=&daterange=1&newerval=1&newertype=y&olderval=&oldertype=&bodyprev=#Post4696331</a> Thanks Starhopper i have a al…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-18:6354305:Comment:839582011-09-18T21:43:03.708ZBryan Carterhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/BryanCarter
Thanks Starhopper i have a alt-az mount but i need to get a wedge. I do have a focal reducer but it seems that i cant get focus on anything its like i back the focuser till its limit. I dont know if anyone has heard of this or if i need a spacer or something. when the sky clears up again i will look at it again and try some stuff. i have a came with the telescope barlow maybe i should upgrade. is it possible to overexpose a shot resulting in too much light?or is there a trick?
Thanks Starhopper i have a alt-az mount but i need to get a wedge. I do have a focal reducer but it seems that i cant get focus on anything its like i back the focuser till its limit. I dont know if anyone has heard of this or if i need a spacer or something. when the sky clears up again i will look at it again and try some stuff. i have a came with the telescope barlow maybe i should upgrade. is it possible to overexpose a shot resulting in too much light?or is there a trick? Thanks Marc!tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-18:6354305:Comment:838572011-09-18T01:00:07.490ZBryan Carterhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/BryanCarter
Thanks Marc!
Thanks Marc! Thanks Steve I will check the…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-18:6354305:Comment:839492011-09-18T00:43:58.704ZBryan Carterhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/BryanCarter
Thanks Steve I will check these out.
Thanks Steve I will check these out. I only have a 11 inch cpc wit…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-18:6354305:Comment:836762011-09-18T00:43:23.059ZBryan Carterhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/BryanCarter
I only have a 11 inch cpc with its fork mount. I have cloudy skies tonight witch i can look deeper into the site. Thanks Trever!
I only have a 11 inch cpc with its fork mount. I have cloudy skies tonight witch i can look deeper into the site. Thanks Trever! I have an 11 inch celestron.…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-18:6354305:Comment:836742011-09-18T00:40:09.369ZBryan Carterhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/BryanCarter
I have an 11 inch celestron. i will check out the threads. Thanks Gregg.
I have an 11 inch celestron. i will check out the threads. Thanks Gregg. Bryan, the link Steve put in…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-18:6354305:Comment:836712011-09-18T00:38:23.977ZMarc Bastihttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/MarcBasti
Bryan, the link Steve put in (what camera settings to use-Jerry's Lodriguss's site), I bought his DVD, "A Guide to Astrophotography w/DSLR Cameras" it is an excellent, complete (beginner/intermediate) how-to tutorial from cameras to processing well worth the $40. I made some print outs of certain techniques that I still use as reference material-very helpful. Marc PS plus I'd go with any/all of the above recommendations-they're all from experienced people.
Bryan, the link Steve put in (what camera settings to use-Jerry's Lodriguss's site), I bought his DVD, "A Guide to Astrophotography w/DSLR Cameras" it is an excellent, complete (beginner/intermediate) how-to tutorial from cameras to processing well worth the $40. I made some print outs of certain techniques that I still use as reference material-very helpful. Marc PS plus I'd go with any/all of the above recommendations-they're all from experienced people. Here is a really good link th…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-17:6354305:Comment:840022011-09-17T11:59:00.588ZSteve Coateshttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/SteveCoates
Here is a really good <a href="http://www.samirkharusi.net/sub-exposures.html" target="_blank">link</a> that will help you determine how long your exposures should. It is quite a read so go through it a couple of times. Once I understood this it was a big A-HA moment for me. Here is another link to help you decide <a href="http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/SETTINGS.HTM" target="_blank">what camera settings to use</a>. Do you have way to hold your shutter open for a given length of time. I…
Here is a really good <a href="http://www.samirkharusi.net/sub-exposures.html" target="_blank">link</a> that will help you determine how long your exposures should. It is quite a read so go through it a couple of times. Once I understood this it was a big A-HA moment for me. Here is another link to help you decide <a href="http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/SETTINGS.HTM" target="_blank">what camera settings to use</a>. Do you have way to hold your shutter open for a given length of time. I use one of <a href="http://www.pclix.com/" target="_blank">these</a>. If you bring a laptop to the field try this <a href="http://www.backyardeos.com/" target="_blank">program</a>.<br />
Finally, here is a real nice <a href="http://www.saratogaskies.com/articles/cookbook/index.html" target="_blank">site</a> that will help you in learning about polar alignment, acquiring flat, dark flat and light frames etc.<br />
These are all sites that I happened across as I was learning how to do AP, and there is still more to know. But these are the basics to get you started. It can be done, I've only been doing this for 2 years now!! Hi Bryan,
You've cometo the…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-17:6354305:Comment:839132011-09-17T05:06:42.146ZTrevor Woodrowhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/TrevorWoodrow
Hi Bryan,<br />
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You've cometo the right place. Okay, you have a planetary imager and a DSLR. Nice start. What other equipment do you have? Do you have a mount with a drive? Do you have a scope? Let us know exactly what you have at your disposal. That would be a good starting point. We can go from there.<br />
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Hi Bryan,<br />
<br />
You've cometo the right place. Okay, you have a planetary imager and a DSLR. Nice start. What other equipment do you have? Do you have a mount with a drive? Do you have a scope? Let us know exactly what you have at your disposal. That would be a good starting point. We can go from there.<br />
<br />
t Hi Bryan,
Without knowing wh…tag:astrogab.ning.com,2011-09-17:6354305:Comment:839102011-09-17T04:05:26.170ZGregg Winterhttp://astrogab.ning.com/profile/GreggWinter
Hi Bryan,<br />
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Without knowing what type of gear you have I would start poking around in here <a href="http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php" target="_blank">http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php</a> when you have some time. There is a specific forum for DSLR users there. Owning a Canon Rebel is a good start.<br />
<br />
Gregg
Hi Bryan,<br />
<br />
Without knowing what type of gear you have I would start poking around in here <a href="http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php" target="_blank">http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php</a> when you have some time. There is a specific forum for DSLR users there. Owning a Canon Rebel is a good start.<br />
<br />
Gregg