Astro Technique How-To's

Jon · 14th of October 2009 (Wed)

Rather than sticky individual tutorial threads, here's a reference section for links to them.

Techniques
Intro to Image Stacking: Step-by-Step

Subjects
A Comprehensive Guide to Aurora Photography

Harm · 14th of October 2009 (Wed)

Excellent Jon, hopefully we can add more to this list.

aVisage · 4th of January 2010 (Mon)

Getting started:
Using a tripod and DSLR to get started with Astro photography.
Exposures over 30 seconds
Signal to noise ratio, aka Why lots of 'short' shots beat one 'long' shot.
Shoot the Moon!

Buying Equipment:
May 2009
January 2009
Also January 2009

Post Processing:
Practical examples of techniques
Deep space stacking software and a discussion of the pros/cons.
Info on DeepSkyStacker.

Misc:
IR Modding a Rebel XT
Power at a dark/remote site
Useful links

These are some of the threads i've found helpful as i've been reading through the archive in this forum. All credit for the information should go to those in the threads.

nebula_42 · 8th of November 2011 (Tue)

Read "Astrophotography for the Amateur" by Michael Covington.

A.S.I.G.N. Observatory · 20th of December 2011 (Tue)

Wrote another one recently just for the beginner.

How to take photographs of space.

jamaeolus · 4th of March 2013 (Mon)

I have an opportunity to try to photograph Pannstarrs but my AP experience is nil. I've done a limited amount of time lapse for night city stuff. I am the new owner of a Canon EOS 60D and a celestron nextar 5se. I've managed to get the 2 together. But my experience with combo nearly nil. Any hints eg ISO's to start, caveats, time lengths to start would be awsome. I don't think I'll have much time to mess around as it's going to be very near the horizon and I'll be east of the Cascade Range in central OR. Anybody on here from that region with ideas for locations would be great as well.

14th of October 2009 (Wed)	#1
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bethesda, MD USA Posts: 65,313	Astro Technique How-To's Rather than sticky individual tutorial threads, here's a reference section for links to them. Techniques Intro to Image Stacking: Step-by-Step Subjects A Comprehensive Guide to Aurora Photography __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED. Last edited by Jon : 14th of October 2009 (Wed) at 09:38.

14th of October 2009 (Wed)	#2
Harm " I take nothing seriously " Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 42,842	Re: Astro Technique How-To's Excellent Jon, hopefully we can add more to this list. __________________ SmugMug • 5∞ • 1x • flickr

4th of January 2010 (Mon)	#3
aVisage Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: welly nz Posts: 8 IMAGE EDITING OK	Collected wisdom of the A&C forum Getting started: Using a tripod and DSLR to get started with Astro photography. Exposures over 30 seconds Signal to noise ratio, aka Why lots of 'short' shots beat one 'long' shot. Shoot the Moon! Buying Equipment: May 2009 January 2009 Also January 2009 Post Processing: Practical examples of techniques Deep space stacking software and a discussion of the pros/cons. Info on DeepSkyStacker. Misc: IR Modding a Rebel XT Power at a dark/remote site Useful links These are some of the threads i've found helpful as i've been reading through the archive in this forum. All credit for the information should go to those in the threads. Last edited by aVisage : 4th of January 2010 (Mon) at 01:45.

8th of November 2011 (Tue)	#4
nebula_42 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 170	Re: Astro Technique How-To's Read "Astrophotography for the Amateur" by Michael Covington. __________________ San Diego, CA all the usual stuff

20th of December 2011 (Tue)	#5
A.S.I.G.N. Observatory Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1,518	Re: Astro Technique How-To's Wrote another one recently just for the beginner. How to take photographs of space. __________________ Australian Wildlife Photographer BA Photography ASIGN Observatory II

4th of March 2013 (Mon)	#6
jamaeolus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 12	Re: Astro Technique How-To's I have an opportunity to try to photograph Pannstarrs but my AP experience is nil. I've done a limited amount of time lapse for night city stuff. I am the new owner of a Canon EOS 60D and a celestron nextar 5se. I've managed to get the 2 together. But my experience with combo nearly nil. Any hints eg ISO's to start, caveats, time lengths to start would be awsome. I don't think I'll have much time to mess around as it's going to be very near the horizon and I'll be east of the Cascade Range in central OR. Anybody on here from that region with ideas for locations would be great as well.

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