Astrophotography

After trying my hand at some basic astrophotography with a camera, telephoto lens, and tripod, in the spring of 2024 I finally convinced myself to get set up with proper gear to photograph the night sky.  I got familiarized with my gear just about 2 weeks before the great American eclipse.  These are some of my best shots since then.

I am currently using a Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro mount, an Askar 103APO Refracting telescope, and various other accessories.  Most of these were taken from my backyard in central AR under a Bortle 7 sky.  I am still learning a ton, and learning the hard way that there's no substitute for more exposures.  I am more than happy to talk privately about my full setup, or even to take advice.