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Video: Photographing the Moon

Video: Photographing the Moon

I wanted to share the full end-to-end experience of creating a moon photograph. I used my SVBony SV503 70ED refractor with a 2x Barlow lens and my Sony Mirrorless 6300 to take a daytime moon photograph. See how I assembled the equipment, acquired the footage, and processed the result.

2022-06-16
Review: Svbony SV503 70ED refractor is inexpensive but not cheap

Review: Svbony SV503 70ED refractor is inexpensive but not cheap

A complete review of the Svbony SV503 70ED refractor telescope, from how I picked it, how it's price, how it's put together to the final goods: pictures I've taken with it.

2022-05-05
To the Moon! Processing lunar images

To the Moon! Processing lunar images

I walk you through step-by-step several approaches to imaging the moon. Most of them are free!

2022-02-20
2021 in Retrospective and Favorite Photos

2021 in Retrospective and Favorite Photos

A look back at the first year of my astrophotography with my favorite photos from 2021.

2021-12-21
Camera Astrophotography with Tracking: Star Adventurer Mini (SAM)

Camera Astrophotography with Tracking: Star Adventurer Mini (SAM)

I recently purchased a SkyWatcher Star Adventurer Mini (SAM) to take longer exposures with my camera. I'll talk about what that all means and show you examples of what can be produced.

2021-11-28
My Camera Processing Workflow with PixInsight

My Camera Processing Workflow with PixInsight

A full end-to-end processing workflow for my camera-only (no telescope) photos focused on PixInsight. Contains some advanced tips for rounding stars, stretching contrast, and making masks.

2021-11-27