April 13 Rich Asarisi presents "Astrophotography"
Astrophotography -- A general overview
Astrophotography -- A general overview
I will provide
a basic overview of the equipment and concepts used in
astrophotography. We will discuss types of glass required, the mounts
available and the camera's that can be used for this type of
photography. I will discuss the proper setup of your mount from
leveling and polar alignment to focussing and tracking. We will discuss
image acquisition, manual or software driven, exposure times and ISO
settings. I will also touch upon guiding, what it is and how it can
benefit your images. I will also touch on accessories that you will
need to be successful at astro-imaging. I will give information on how
to process your images after you have captured them to make them look
their best.
Rich Asarisi - A nature
lover, my favorite thing to do is to spend time in the wild getting to
know nature. I enjoy watching, and photographing nature. From the time I
was a boy scout I have always had a fascination with nature. I'd much
rather be out in the wild with my camera observing and photographing
then anywhere else. I am a freelance nature photographer interested in
birds, mammals, landscapes, stars, planets and all aspects of
astrophotography. http://www.bluebirdsknoll.com/blog/index.html
I shoot astro images with a Nikon D4 and various lenses, Ioptron mounts, Meade Telescopes and accessories by Astro-Physics.