OUR Journey Deeper into Astrophotography
Astrophotography has always held a special place in our hearts, especially since it was a passion we shared with our late father. Recently, we decided to take this hobby to the next level, right from the deck of our home in Grand Junction. Despite the challenges posed by light pollution in the area, we're committed to capturing the wonders of the night sky by using some new gear and refined techniques that help us mitigate these obstacles.
Even with light pollution from Grand Junction, we've learned to pick our targets carefully and use specialized software to stack multiple images. This process, along with calibration frames to eliminate sensor noise and vignette from our non-astro cameras, allows us to create stunning images of deep space objects. Each session brings us closer to the stars, reminding us of the nights we spent under the sky with our father, and inspiring us to keep pushing the boundaries of what we can capture from our own backyard. We hope to continue progressing in our astrophotography journey and capture more of the stunning images provided by the night sky.
Our Basic Set Up for Astrophotography
How We Shoot The Stars
Our current setup includes the Star Adventurer GTi, a mount specifically designed for tracking the stars. We've also added a small guide scope and guide camera to fine-tune our tracking during long exposures, ensuring that we capture every detail with precision. The new brain of the operation is an Asiair, which seamlessly connecting our tracking system, mount, and camera, allowing us to set up each shot with ease. For now, we're using our regular mirrorless camera and lens, but soon hope to explorer deeper
The North American Nebula - NGC 7000
