StarTools, My Workflow [Post Processing]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:October 21, 2020
Post category:Astronomy Astrophotography Beginner Astrophotography Dedicated Astronomy Camera Noise Reduction Post Processing

https://youtu.be/uw_lj2JTU4E I've not spent a lot of money on post processing software. In general, I use Gimp and StarTools. After all, this hobby consumes a lot of money, if you…

Dedicated Astronomy Camera vs. DSLR

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:October 4, 2020
Post category:Astronomy Astrophotography Beginner Astrophotography Dedicated Astronomy Camera DSLR Camera Long Exposure Astrophotography

https://youtu.be/GNxO2EX8m5s Save your money for the optics and the camera. After all a dedicated astronomy camera is the next logical step. Given that I'm dad of the century, my family…

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Eagle Nebula, A Stellar Nursery [M16]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:September 19, 2020
Post category:Astronomy Astrophotography Beginner Astrophotography Deep Sky Long Exposure Astrophotography Nebula Night Sky Star Clusters Stars Universe

Eagle Nebula, M16 The Eagle Nebula is the 16th object cataloged by Charles Messier and discovered by Jean-Philippe de Cheseaux in 1745. Also it spans 70 by 55 light years…

Planetary Nebula M27

Planetary Nebula Are Spectacular [M27 Dumbbell Nebula]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:September 2, 2020
Post category:Astronomy Astrophotography Beginner Astrophotography Galaxies Long Exposure Astrophotography Nebula Planetary Nebula

Planetary Nebula take on beautiful shapes and colors. There's one called the God's Eye Nebula because it looks like an eye. Similarly, M27 the Dumbbell Nebula, is classified as a…

Dual Axis Motor Drive [Mount Upgrade]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:August 20, 2020
Post category:Astrophotography Beginner Astrophotography Deep Sky Long Exposure Astrophotography Telescope Mount

https://youtu.be/-t-pmW4_pdI A Dual Axis Motor Drive is a logical next upgrade to my mount. Why? Although I already have a motor on the RA axis, why add one to the…

Beginner Astrophotography Setup [A How To]

Post author:Kevin Francis
Post published:July 27, 2020
Post category:Astrophotography Beginner Astrophotography Telescope Telescope Mount

https://youtu.be/NAoeZax48ow The beginner astrophotography setup takes many forms. There's no one way to setup for astrophotography. It's simply about taking the steps to do it. Therefore, never fear, Kevin's setup…