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Drew Newell
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p.1 #1 · Star Photography

Does anyone have tips on taking shots or stars, galaxies, constellations, etc? I would like to get into this type of photography but don't know where to start.

Dec 22, 2009 at 04:56 PM

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p.1 #2 · Star Photography

Hey Drew,

There is an awesome tutorial by Floris on our site here. I don't recall the url for it, so just use the search function and you will find it. He did a great job on it. Also there is a current thread going about Night shots, it should be on the front page and some of the shots in there included star shots.

Jim

Dec 22, 2009 at 05:05 PM

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p.1 #3 · Star Photography

If you don't go back far enough you won't find it...

Star Trails Tutorial

Dec 22, 2009 at 05:10 PM

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p.1 #4 · Star Photography

I wrote an introductory article on this topic a few years ago for another website. You can read the article here:

http://www.naturescapes.net/docs/index.php/category-technical/44-technical/145-long-exposure-astrophotography

Jeff

Dec 22, 2009 at 05:12 PM

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p.1 #5 · Star Photography

Thanks guys! I guess I just didn't dig hard enough. Lookes like great reads and should help me out tremendously!

Dec 22, 2009 at 05:47 PM

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p.1 #6 · Star Photography

Kudos to Jeff for some comments and posts years ago on DPR. They led me to the Kenko Sky Memo, a beautiful, easy to use tracker. I warn you though, you may find yourself sleep deprived if you start this hobby.

Also, I don't think Jeff mentioned it in his article, but if you are shooting digital you need to have a modified camera. Using a stock DSLR (other than the old 20Da) will not allow you to capture the beautiful reds present in many objects/nebulae.

Feb 11, 2010 at 12:08 PM

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p.1 #7 · Star Photography

Floris' article is definitely a must-read.

Feb 12, 2010 at 02:50 AM


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