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Hi,I am trying to break into the astrophotography realm. Currently I have Nikon D3300. I have a few questions regarding some things i have been looking at for a rig, any help would be appreciated. I am thinking about getting the Bresser EXOS-2GT mount linked here https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...EG&sku=1291506Seems like a nice entry level EQ mount that could support a camera or my orion ED 80mm. Just wanted some general opinions on it for entry level brighter DSO imaging.I also have a sigma 150-500mm telephoto lens that I love. Would this be powerful or sharp enough to do some basic
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Hi all. I'm trying to get into astrophotography in the cheapest way possible. I have a Nikon d3300, a vanguard tripod that I believe can handle up to 13lbs, and a sigma 150-500mm lens. I'd like to try my hand at long exposure shots on dso's without spending all kinds on money on a new mount. I've seen these skytracker devices from ioptron and was wondering if I would get good data with these. I have a feeling my lens might be the bottleneck, if so, any ideas for a good affordable DSO lens (under 300 bucks)? Any help on info on the guider or better lends would be appreciated!
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Hi all, Wasnt sure if this was the right place to post this, but Im new to nightscaping, and had a question. Im learning the ins and outs of photoshop and lightroom. I have taken some shots of the milky way that, to this point, i have been happy with. But id like to learn how to do two separate exposure of the foreground and milky way so i can get one of those awesome shots where everything is in focus. can anyone explain in simple terms the way to blend two images together to achieve this? Thanks!
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Hey, sorry to restart this thread, and thanks for your help but I had another quick question. I got the 2 inch extension, should be here soon. With the orion shortttube 80, would i connect my camera to the extension, and then connect that directly to the scope? Or should I include a diagonal in the equation?
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I also bought the Orion 80mm refractor, got it used for a good price. I cant seem to focus on the moon with my camera through it, though. is there some sort of piece I can buy, like an extender or something?
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Ill check those threads out, thanks! I tried imaging with the nexstar 127SLT, but i cant fit the whole moon in and have to resort to making a stitched image, I'd like to get away from that. Would i have the same problem with the 90?
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Milkyway in Pittsburg NH
nmoore6 replied to nmoore6's topic in Imaging - Widefield, Special Events and Comets
Thanks @mikeskor will definitely do! Just starting to learn Lightroom and photoshop as well. Enjoying the learning process though! -
Hi all, Wondering what some opinions are for a cheap lens that can get my decent closeup pictures of the moon with some above average detail. I've mainly been into landscape stuff but I really want to give this a try. I've seen Rokinon/samyang make those crazy 650-1300mm lenses for really cheap. Does anyone have any experience with those? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA63G2041481&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-Digital+Camera+Lenses-_-9SIA63G2041481&gclid=CjwKEAjwoPG8BRCSi5uu6d6N5WcSJABHzD8FNJXEK0ZfQDDyreI5gqNyQVgWT4nXbT5
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Taken near First Connecticut Lake. My first go at the Milky Way, been waiting forever for the opportunity!
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Hey guys, I was thinking about trading in my celestron nexstar 127SLT for the iOptron Cube-A-R80 (link below). Does anyone have an opinion on the quality of one vs the other. Id be looking for an upgrade, and I want an EQ mount as i dip my toe into the astrophotography pool. Wanted to know if this scope was the way to go for a novice. Any help appreciated. Thanks!! http://www.adorama.com/ATISAR80GR.html?hotlink=t&svfor=5m&gclid=CjwKEAiAi4a2BRCu_eXo3O_k3hUSJABmN9N1FTJEvCzYEW_ey6sD9h0j9QbP_5B9yLIEkEGY9GxwXxoCxA3w_wcB
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Hey guys, So I got a great deal on a 14mm f/2.8 lens, and I'd like to try my hand at a milky way shot. I'm getting very conflicting information online as to when milky way "season" is, and was hoping someone could help me out. I live on the east coast of the United states (massachusetts). Thank you!
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Thanks for the advice guys! I have been fiddling with the remote shutter now that I have it and am already noticing a difference. Also saves me from standing in the cold! I'll definitely look into the mirror lockup, and I think finally using an EQ mount will make a difference. Appreciate the feedback!
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Really appreciate the feedback, guys. I'm so glad I found this site, a lot of helpful and nice people. And being from the US, it's cool to chat with people from mostly the UK!!