First time long time…So, I've had these tools for over two years now. I did what everyone says not to do (spend tons of money on all the equipment before taking your first shot), and I lost interest before starting. The spark is back with a better mindset about my goals with this hobby…but where do I start?
I'll start here with a list of the current equipment I have that I'd like to use to begin this process:
Canon EOS R5 w/ Optolong L-Pro clip filter
iOptron Skyguider Pro
William Optics RedCat 51 Telescope
All of this while in a Bortle 8 area and limited with time, as I do not have my backyard to spend all night doing this (not yet, at least), and from what I've gathered, this is more than enough to shoot some basic milky way or simple stars photography.
My question is, am I going in the right direction with this, and what tips does anyone have on techniques with this equipment? Can I do more than simple stargazing and Milky Way shots? Andromeda, maybe?
Again,…first time, long time, and I've had a tough time putting this post together, so apologies in advance.
Thank you!
I'll start here with a list of the current equipment I have that I'd like to use to begin this process:
Canon EOS R5 w/ Optolong L-Pro clip filter
iOptron Skyguider Pro
William Optics RedCat 51 Telescope
All of this while in a Bortle 8 area and limited with time, as I do not have my backyard to spend all night doing this (not yet, at least), and from what I've gathered, this is more than enough to shoot some basic milky way or simple stars photography.
My question is, am I going in the right direction with this, and what tips does anyone have on techniques with this equipment? Can I do more than simple stargazing and Milky Way shots? Andromeda, maybe?
Again,…first time, long time, and I've had a tough time putting this post together, so apologies in advance.
Thank you!