Smartphone Astrophotography

Smartphone Astrophotography

I journeyed into smartphone astrophotography because I wanted that screen saver photo for myself. Little did I know that those early pictures would lead to something more substantial. I’ve had success. I’ve also had many failures. All transparent to you. My hope is that they help in your journey. Now I use a Google Pixel, but any smartphone will work.

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Coma Corrector Equals Round Stars Everywhere [Newtonian Telescope]
A Coma Corrector has never been part of my continuous improvement plan. I have been happy with the progress of
Polar Alignment Camera Install [Polar Scope]
It's time to buy a polar alignment camera. The QHY PoleMaster or Orion Starshoot are each a nice $299 opportunity.
Star Hop
How to Star Hop [Beginner Astrophotography]
Navigating the night sky can be challenging for beginners. The Star Hop technique is the best way to find night
Prickly Bay Grenada
Smartphone Astrophotography [Google Pixel 3]
Smartphone astrophotography is a fast growing part of astronomy. Smartphones are common, portable, and have great cameras. I've owned a
Image Stacking M31 Comparison
Image Stacking in Astrophotography [Reduce Noise]
Image stacking is how you reduce noise from your precious photo. Yes, noise...those seemingly random specks that dot the landscape
Dark Sky Map
Dark Sky: Where Are You? [Astrophotography]
The hunt for a dark sky was once imaginary. Before Lewis Howard Latimer and Thomas Alva Edison dropped the mic
Long Exposure Astrophotography [Get A Drive Motor]
Long exposure astrophotography without a GoTo Mount has been a fun challenge for me. Over the past few months, I've
M31 Andromeda Galaxy
Wide Field Astrophotography and First Light with My Orion ST-80 [Andromeda Galaxy]
Because it's small and great for wide field astrophotography picked up an Orion ST-80 telescope. The ST stands for Short
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Comparing M13 Photos [Messier 13]
M13 or the Great Globular Cluster in Hercules is an astronomy favorite. It is 145 light years in diameter and
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How To Find Night Sky Objects Without A GoTo Mount [Plate Solving]
I want to find night sky objects with a GoTo mount. If you know me, I love technology. Yet for