"way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu)
08/07/2020 at 11:39 • Filed to: astronomy, photography, Road Trip
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"way2blu does a rev update" (way2blu)
08/07/2020 at 11:39 • Filed to: astronomy, photography, Road Trip | 3
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When comet NEOWISE was visible a few weeks ago, I drove out and took some amateur astrophotos of it, only to dig up an actual telescope more recently.
Still in the process of writing & recording the NEOWISE story, but for now enjoy some planetary pics I got through the telescope:
The top picture is of Jupiter and its 4 biggest moons (the “Galilean” moons named for Galileo who discovered them). The middle image shows Jupiter on the right and Saturn on the left. Finally, I had to zoom & enhance Saturn to get the rings distinct.
Obviously these aren’t professional-level pictures, but I’ve had a ton of fun taking them on my iPotato camera through the telescope, and hope to do more astrophotography in the future.
Do any of you do astronomy/astrophotography? I’ve found it a great excuse to road-trip out beyond urban light pollution and appreciate the galaxy out there.
MiniGTI - now with XJ6
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08/07/2020 at 12:00 |
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Wow very nice pics, I like no. 2 particularly
Shane Moore
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08/07/2020 at 12:47 |
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I’m waiting on my back ordered 4.5” dobsonian reflector. I originally ordered and 8” but decided portability will eventually limit its use. Have some nice binoculars and a 80mm refractor.
Sovande
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08/07/2020 at 14:00 |
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I used to work with a guy who was into astrophotography. He made some amazing pictures and had them published every once in a while. He had a whole computerized set-up and actually bought an RV and cut a hole in the roof so he could set up in there when he wanted to. Pretty amazing stuff.
StudyStudyStudy
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08/07/2020 at 16:05 |
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Neowise was really pretty, we happened to bet in the mountains and were able to get some photos.
SmugAardvark
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08/07/2020 at 18:52 |
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I have a Celestron 70mm refractor that I occasionally use with my Nikon DSLR . Can’t think of the last time I actually brought the whole rig out with me. But I’ll be doing some primitive camping up near Lake Tahoe for a few days next month, so weather permitting I should get some decent shots.
My refractor isn’t great, but at the time I couldn’t justify the cost of buying any of the Cassegrain scopes I was looking at.