Help with imaging the night sky !!

[stargazerkelly]

Hi i recently bought a new slr camera which should be arrive within the next couple of weeks. its a nikon d1000 reviews seem good so im happy with the purchase.

can i use this camera to take photos of stars the moon and possibly the milky way. i dont have any intention as of yet to do deeper like nebs, planets ect...

just want to start on basic imaging of the night sky without using a telescope to aid me.

will this camera do that what do i need to get in terms of making this happen.

i got a lense with it 18-55mm lense it comes free with the camera

any help would be amazing

Stargazerkelly

[VigdisVZ]

You can do nice stuff with just a tripod and the 18-55.

Check my gallery "widefield misc" for some examples I've done with my D5100 on a tripod and the bundled 18-55mm.

I usually set the camera in manual and ISO400 (give or take), Full aperture F/3.5, 10-15sec, and with delayed exposure if you have that.

Focus by using live view and zooming it digitally on a bright star.

Best of luck!