Sharing some Astrophotography

[ruisatriani]

Hi all!

I just would like to share some of my achievments since i got to astrophotography last year. Many of us here probably get that 'I belong there' kind of feeling when we look at deep space objects! I hope it can inspire you, too! :)

http://stargazerslounge.com/gallery/member/23812-zendrix/

Cheers,
Rui

[Demeisen]

Thank you, great pictures! I definitely get that feeling, always have.

[Axman]

Nice great job.

The Axman

[GoodETxSG]

Very nice!

3-D Map Of Universe Shows Positions Of Known Galaxies In Unprecedented Detail (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/17/3d-map-universe-positions-galaxies_n_3450373.html


http://vimeo.com/pomarede/cosmographyfhd

[Lazlo]

Great work!

What are you using for a set-up?

I got my hands on a Celestron super C8 and a 6" Meade Comet Tracker. It is all 80's vintage and the photgraphy set up is for film cameras. I haven't decided on a model of digital camera yet, and until I do that, I need to hold off on buying the adapters.

Have you been out with a local club or a mentor? Or did you learn through books and an online community?

[Sidney]

Very Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.

[Violet]

Yes, beautiful Nebula-capturing there, mate!

[ruisatriani]

Thank you guys!

Im glad you enjoyed and thank you for your kind comments. I hope next year i will have improved a lot and be able to make some real work on this. I think i will spend much more money on equipment in the near future... what to do... :)


Great work!

What are you using for a set-up?

I got my hands on a Celestron super C8 and a 6" Meade Comet Tracker. It is all 80's vintage and the photgraphy set up is for film cameras. I haven't decided on a model of digital camera yet, and until I do that, I need to hold off on buying the adapters.

Have you been out with a local club or a mentor? Or did you learn through books and an online community?

Hey Lazlo!

Im using a kind of begginer/primitive setting right now, which translates into:
-skywatcher 130mm
-EQ2 mount
-R.A. motor axis (bought it after i had the setup)
-Canon 1000D, second hand (its unmodded yet, i would like to have time, patiente and skill to modd it)

Thats it. They are all in prime focus, that meaning Camera attached to telescope directly (with a T-ring)

Then i use some software like Astrophotography Tool (APT) to control my Canon thorugh USB (exposure, ISO, etc), Photoshop and Registax for editing... thats about it.

I learned all through the internet. Its amazing how much skill you can develop by contacting with others. If you are interested, you should register in this great Forum for Astronomy: Stargazers Lounge.

Cheers,
Rui

[Richard S.]

Nice work considering the equipment you have...

I have something along the lines of a XLT11 from Celestron, I have yet to get some pictures as nice as you have.

Did some great Jupiter pics tho...

Keep 'em coming, great work...

[ruisatriani]

thanks lovespot.

I also had a go at saturn, not Jupiter yet. I would like to see your pics of jupiter! :)

Cheers,
Rui