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Muphrid

Muphrid

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Hi, I'm Brad, from the heart of the midlands. I'm very new to astronomy, having visited the Peak Star Party last Saturday for a look around. Not got a scope yet, but I'm thinking about it. I do use binoculars however and have a pair of 10x50s - old Zeiss, but still in good nick.

I'm into photography in a big way, but I'm not sure that I can get my head round this astro imaging. Saw what a couple of the guys had managed during the star party and I'm certain I would never be able to have the patience to do that!

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damnut

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HI Muphrid.

Welcome to SGL, you do not say where in the midlands but East Midlands Stargazers community on SGL covers a lot of the mids. Have two dark sites at Sawley & Belper.

As far as astro imaging is concerned, probably best to get started visually first. There is an excellent book called Making Every Photon Count that is worth buying.

Good luck

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Hi Brad,

Welcome to SGL. I wish I'd started with binoculars and learnt the constellations a bit first before taking the plunge, there's no rush to get a scope until you feel ready!

I have to say, patience comes in handy for imaging. Planetary imaging with a webcam is something that I found a bit more immediate than deep sky imaging, so if you did want to take the plunge later I'd recommend trying the moon and planets with a webcam first.

Have fun!

Luke

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