Getting Started in Astrophotography
A lot of people have at least a casual interest in Astrophotography (abbreviated AP). But most people know very little about how AP is done, or what it even is. Many seem to think it's as simple as just plugging a camera into the eyepiece receptacle of a telescope and snapping pictures. In reality, it's far more complex than that.
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What is Astrophotography
At its heart, AP is about taking pictures of astronomical phenomena. This can be anything from images of the stars at night to images of galaxies and nebulae, and a whole bunch of stuff in-between.
Astrophotography is not a monolithic subject. There are a wide variety of sub-topics in AP, and each have different needs. There's no one-size-fits-all solution. But there is often a lot of overlap.
Let's break down the different kinds of AP:
Kinds of Astrophotography
Nightscape Photography
Nightscape photography is the type of astrophotography that combines scenery/landscape photography with the night sky overhead.
Lunar Photography
Planetary Photography
Comet Photography
Solar Photography
Deep Sky Photography
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