| These are some of my attempts
at astrophotography. I started out by purchasing a second hand 5 inch
newtonian Tasco telescope, with which I was able to take photo's of
the moon. But I was not able to find a RA (right ascension) drive for
it which limited my photo opportunities. I now own a Celestron Celestar
8 telescope which has both RA and a recently obtained Dec (declination)
motor. This will enable me to photograph deep sky objects which require
long exposures, in conjuction with my guidescope. I am able to either
use a 35mm Canon camera at prime focus or with eyepiece projection,
or a Nikon digital camera via a digiscoping mount. I am a member of
the Eastbourne Astronomical Society, and I subscribe to Astronomy Now
and the Society for Popular Astronomy magazines. This site is contstantly
being revised and updated, so be sure you return often to see something
new! |
