Greetings from Puerto Rico

[matruco]

Hello

Im looking for tips and technics in astrophotography. Im completely new in this hole new world of astronomy and i hope i can learn as much as i can from this forum... Thanks

[Pete Presland]

Hi welcome to SGL from Pete in Bedfordshire  any imaging questions you have go to this part of the forum http://stargazerslounge.com/forum/8-imaging/

[swag72]

Hi and welcome to SGL from an imager! Are you interested in DSO's or planetary / solar? I ask as generally what works for one will not work for the other. If DSO's are your thing, see if you can get hold of a copy of 'Making Every Photon Count' - and don't spend a penny on anything until you've read it ........ twice!!! 

Do you have any kit so far?

Look forward to seeing you around

[hippie]

Welcome to SGL  .

[Dave Lloyd]

Hi and welcome to sgl. You'll be amazed at what this lot (not me) can tell you.

[michigander]

Welcome to SGL, Matruco!

Dana

[wookie1965]

A warm welcome to SGL

[PeterCPC]

Hi and welcome.

Peter

[laudropb]

Hello and welcome to the SGL.

[Bizibilder]

Hello Matruco and welcome to SGL!!

[glowjet]

Hi Matruco and welcome to SGL, if you are set on AP, then the book that has been recommended, is an invaluable source of information, enjoy

[Mr Spock]

Hi, welcome to SGL

[ronl]

Hi and welcome to the lounge,

hope you enjoy your time here in S G L, there are lot's of very good

imagers here, you will get lot's of help i'm sure.

Good luck with the A P and Clear Sky's

[Sirius Starwatcher]

Hello matruco and welcome to the lounge you've come to the right place for advice

[dean55]

Hello and welcome to the SGL

[purdo]

Hi Matruco & Welcome to SGL.

[JamesM]

Hi Matruco and welcome to the forum. Astrophotography is a very popular part of astronomy and although it can appear to have a steep learning curve at the beginning, it does get a little easier as time goes by as there is plenty to understand. It doesn't have to cost a lot of money but it does rather depend on what object you are waning to create an image from. Objects in the solar system require a little less kit than imaging deep sky objects (DSO's) sue to them being so faint and as a result require longer exposures taken from very accurate mounts.

Please don't hesitate to ask any questions in the relevant imaging sections as it is very important from the start to have an overview of what is involved and the kit that you will need.

Clear skies for now and hope you enjoy the forum

James 

[Tums]

Hi Matruco, Welcome to the Lounge.

[matruco]

Thanks all for reply...

I have bought a C8-A XTL (CGE) OTA only (perfect condition), optic finder 9x50, 1.25 diagonal, Baader click-lock adapter, dew chield, dew heater and a plastic carrying case for the scope from a friend for a bargain.

i need the mount which i think im going to buy this weekend. thinking to buy a Celestron AVX (thats the more i can afford right now). i do have a Canon Rebel T1i.

And thats about it. When i get everything together i post back for any more suggestions...

Thanks all...

[fatwoul]

Do you have any kit so far?

Well, he has this:

http://www.spacenews.com/sites/spacenews.com/files/images/articles/ARECIBO.JPG

But I guess that isn't very useful for astrophotography!

Welcome, Matruco

[baggywrinkle]

Welcome to SGL...

[Jim Steele]

Hi and welcome to the SGL community

[C7tsj]

Welcome to the forum.

Mark

[Charon]

Welcome aboard.