![]() When it comes to astrophotography, it’s the telescope mount that must accurately track the apparent movement of the night sky. While all pieces of the puzzle must unite for a successful deep sky image, the undeniable foundation of it all is the equatorial telescope mount. I hope that you benefit from my decade of experience in this hobby and that the descriptions of the equipment I use give you a better understanding of the entire process. My goal for this article is to provide you with an overview of the astrophotography equipment needed to capture detailed images of the night sky. ![]() WiFi-controlled devices, Mini PCs, harmonic drive mounts, and multi-bandpass narrowband filters are just a few of the incredible tools amateurs can now enjoy from home. Camera sensor technology has come a long way over the past 10 years, while telescopes remain largely the same (with the exception of a few new optical designs).Īdvancements in technology have also changed the way amateur astrophotographers capture images of space. Due to increased popularity, astrophotography has experienced a wave of advancements in equipment over the years. The astrophotography equipment I use is constantly evolving, and I am able to test many new products soon after they come out. Guide Scope: William Optics 50mm Guide Scope.Color Camera Filters: Optolong L-eXtreme, Radian Triad Ultra.My “Primary” Deep-Sky Telescope Rig (2023) Almost all of the photos of space I take are captured from my backyard in Ontario, Canada. I personally started my journey using a DSLR camera and telescope and some used equipmentin the backyard, and things progressed from there. You may choose to mirror one of the equipment profiles I have put together to get a better idea of what’s possible. This article is designed to help beginners navigate the process of choosing astrophotography equipment and share what I have learned as an astrophotographer over the past decade. My personal astrophotography equipment profile has evolved substantially over the years, (and yours may too). Additional accessories may be added to improve tracking (autoguiding) and automate the imaging session throughout the night. A basic deep-sky astrophotography equipment setup typically includes an equatorial tracking mount, a camera, and a telescope or lens.
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