My vision for astrophotography is to share the wonders of the universe with beginner stargazers in real time. Images are processed directly from the telescope, on an iPhone, using an ASIair.
Deep-Sky One (Prior Outreach Setup)
Telescope: Explore Scientific ED102 f/7 Triplet Refractor Mount: Celestron AVX
Camera: ZWOasi294mc Pro
Computer: ASIair
Guidescope: StarField 50mm Guide Scope
Guide Camera: ASI120MM Mini (mono)
Focal Reducer: Starfield - 0.8x Reducer and Field Flattener
Power: Motomaster Eliminator 1600 A
Deep-Sky Two (Travel Setup)
Camera: ZWOASI294mc Pro
Telescope: SharpStar 61
Mount: Skywatcher AZ-GTi (with Star Adventurer Wedge & counterweights)
Computer: ASIair + iPad
Guidescope: StarField 50mm Guide Scope
Guide Camera: ASI120MM Mini (mono)
Focal Reducer: Sharpstar - 0.8x Reducer and Field Flattener
Power: Celestron Power Tank (Lithium Ion Version)
It all starts with the mount.
This is the first in a new series of videos on basic deep sky astrophotography. In this video, I'll be unboxing, assembling, and adding gear to a SkyWatcher EQ6-R Pro mount. We'll also take a live view of the Sun (at solar minimum), as well as image the Orion Nebula. Note: I am not sponsored by any of the telescope manufactures mentioned in this video. Opinions are my own.
If I were to start over again….
If I were to start the astrophotography hobby over again, I'd start here. This video explains why I think the Sharpstar 61 on an AZ-GTi is one of the best setups for basic astrophotography.