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I want to do some digital astronomy photography. What's a good way to start? (ToUCam, Adapt a Camera,...) |
I want to start doing some astronomical computer imaging and I want some recommendations about equipment and books/publications. (I am impressed by the photos I have seen on the internet done with amateur CCD鈥檚 and webcams.) I would like to image deep sky objects and planets. In the future I want to be able to track earth orbiting satellites. Right now I am considering a Philips ToUCam with scopetronix adapter, a Meade DSI, or Atik CCD camera. Below I will summarize my current experience level and equipment. I am leaning toward getting the Atik because it is in stock at a near by dealer鈥檚 place. (Immediate Gratification!) If I enjoy imaging, I am willing to invest up to $10K in a new telescope and/or other equipment. Equipment: - 30 year old 8 inch Celstron (w/clock drive) - 30 year old polar mount. Experience: - scope out 6 times this year. - takes me 30 mins to find a deep sky object Mag <=9 with no "goto" computer guidence. - one college level astronomy class You already know; it's cold hard cash. |
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