Hello from Iowa!

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Brennan Jontz avatar
Hello All,

Just wanted to introduce myself here, I first began my interest in astrophotography about 10 years ago after getting a dslr and discovering long exposure photography. I joined my local astronomy club for a year but didn't pursue heavily until about a year ago when I purchased my first telescope a Skywatcher 80ed & EQ6-R Pro (trying to future proof, turns out that didn't work lol). Over the winter and a lot of trial and error I was starting to get the hang of it, as well as developing the usual aperture fever. I ended up getting married this May and moving into our first house. The house is in a bortle 5 area with no obstructions in the backyard so, I went all out and built a 8' X 12' ROR observatory (I've attached some not so current photos) to house my new iOptron CEM120 & iOptron 10" Truss Tube RC. 

I'm glad to be here to learn from other photographers and share my own work!

-Brennan


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Damien Cannane avatar
Welcome!  That's a terrific looking permanent setup. I'm jealous! smile


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I have to second Damien's sentiment. So jelly! Hopefully one day…smile
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