Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Beginning Imaging Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Samir Kharusi professor emeritus Reged: 06/14/05 Posts: 635 Loc: Oman Your 1st Deep Sky DSLR Astrophotos       #630956 - 10/06/05 01:01 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I have put up a webpage for the absolute beginner DSLR owner wishing to achieve success on his very first foray into Deep Sky astrophotography, with the absolute minimum of equipment; no scope, no tracking mount, not even a tripod. Yes, provided you have access to a dark site, it really is possible to achieve this on your very first night out: For step-by-step instructions click here -------------------- Bored? Peruse my website: http://www.samirkharusi.net/ Post Extras:       southmike Carpal Tunnel Reged: 11/22/04 Posts: 2821 Loc: Fayetteville, NC Re: Your 1st Deep Sky DSLR Astrophotos [Re: Samir Kharusi]       #631392 - 10/06/05 05:33 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   sounds like a great idea, looks like a good start too. But I am guessing it is a work in progress, I didn't see the instruction part. the only thing I would consider adding is using a few "shift enters " to break the text down, making it easier to read. It does seem to resize with the web page though, so it probably fine . Just my personal preference. nice pics, keep up the good work -------------------- group scope pic my refractors LX200 10"-St120 LX200 8" f6.3-Orion 80ed LX200 8" f10-Orion 90 Mak setup pic Meade 102ED LXD650 Sky Watcher 100 ED Triplet prototype Nexstar 5 etx125 etx70's Post Extras:       JAT Observatory Space Freak Reged: 02/20/05 Posts: 5663 Loc: Eastern PA Re: Your 1st Deep Sky DSLR Astrophotos [Re: Samir Kharusi]       #631658 - 10/06/05 09:00 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Very nice images -------------------- -Marcus The problem with free speech is even the stupid have a voice. http://jatobservatory.org 12" LX200R on a Paramount ME Post Extras:       southmike Carpal Tunnel Reged: 11/22/04 Posts: 2821 Loc: Fayetteville, NC Re: Your 1st Deep Sky DSLR Astrophotos [Re: JAT Observatory]       #631882 - 10/06/05 11:45 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   whole web site is pretty neat , I like the taxi driver pic, pretty creative. -------------------- group scope pic my refractors LX200 10"-St120 LX200 8" f6.3-Orion 80ed LX200 8" f10-Orion 90 Mak setup pic Meade 102ED LXD650 Sky Watcher 100 ED Triplet prototype Nexstar 5 etx125 etx70's Post Extras:       Samir Kharusi professor emeritus Reged: 06/14/05 Posts: 635 Loc: Oman Re: Your 1st Deep Sky DSLR Astrophotos [Re: southmike]       #632085 - 10/07/05 06:30 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Hi! OK, I have now labelled "Here are the instructions" It's actually how brief they need to be. 3 lines. I have been trying to add some more images at longer focal lengths but light pollution near my home has made it impossible. Next time I go into the boonies I'll try to get some more shots, hopefully with more frames stacked and at longer focal lengths. It's amazing how many things can go wrong in any astrophotography session. -------------------- Bored? Peruse my website: http://www.samirkharusi.net/ Post Extras:       southmike Carpal Tunnel Reged: 11/22/04 Posts: 2821 Loc: Fayetteville, NC Re: Your 1st Deep Sky DSLR Astrophotos [Re: Samir Kharusi]       #632290 - 10/07/05 10:32 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   doh... I clicked on the images but did not scroll down, to the instructions....I should have known , after I saw the guider setup pictures with the coments below them. -------------------- group scope pic my refractors LX200 10"-St120 LX200 8" f6.3-Orion 80ed LX200 8" f10-Orion 90 Mak setup pic Meade 102ED LXD650 Sky Watcher 100 ED Triplet prototype Nexstar 5 etx125 etx70's Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 5 registered and 8 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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