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Feb 03, 2012 08:37 |  #1

Im looking to get into this just with the gear i have to see if its something i can be successful with and was wondering if anyone can recommend good places for info or books that will help someone that is new to this.

gear i will be using

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sigma 8-16
or sigma 17-50 os

thanks for any input


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Feb 03, 2012 12:05 |  #2

So, I am only a couple of weeks ahead of you. :) So far, these sites have been helpful to me:



Hope that helps,

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Feb 03, 2012 18:53 |  #3

thanks for the links Omar i appreciate it!


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Feb 03, 2012 19:30 |  #4

I will second http://www.astropix.co​m (external link) Jerry does a great job and I used his recommendations to buy my gear.

Also check out Deep Sky Stacker (http://deepskystacker.​free.fr/english/index.​html (external link)) for stacking your images.

If you plan on using PS for processing get Scott Ireland's "Photoshop Astronomy"
http://www.amazon.com …ott-Ireland/dp/0943396859 (external link)

Finally I will back Cloudy Nights as the best place to learn. Ask, Ask Ask and people will answer.

Best of luck. Looking forward to seeing some of your work.




  
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Feb 04, 2012 07:48 |  #5

www.astronomy.com (external link). Click on community and then go to forums. Lots of help there if you ask questions. Also they have a place where you can post astrophotos or just look at others photos...


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