Difference between revisions of "Astrophotography"
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File:Messier1.jpg|Messier 1: A Supernova remnant, 8.4 magnitude | File:Messier1.jpg|Messier 1: A Supernova remnant, 8.4 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier8.jpg|Messier 8: A Nebula with cluster, 6 magnitude | File:Messier8.jpg|Messier 8: A Nebula with cluster, 6 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier16.jpg|Messier 16: A Nebula, H II region with cluster, 6 magnitude | File:Messier16.jpg|Messier 16: A Nebula, H II region with cluster, 6 magnitude | ||
File:Messier17.jpg|Messier 17: A Nebula, H II region with cluster, 6 magnitude | File:Messier17.jpg|Messier 17: A Nebula, H II region with cluster, 6 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier31.jpg|Messier 31: A Galaxy, spiral, 3.4 magnitude | File:Messier31.jpg|Messier 31: A Galaxy, spiral, 3.4 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier42.jpg|Messier 42: A Nebula, H II region, 4 magnitude | File:Messier42.jpg|Messier 42: A Nebula, H II region, 4 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier45.jpg|Messier 45: A Cluster, open, 1.6 magnitude | File:Messier45.jpg|Messier 45: A Cluster, open, 1.6 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier64.jpg|Messier 64: A Galaxy, spiral, 9.4 magnitude | File:Messier64.jpg|Messier 64: A Galaxy, spiral, 9.4 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier68.jpg|Messier 68: A Cluster, globular, 9.7 magnitude | File:Messier68.jpg|Messier 68: A Cluster, globular, 9.7 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier82.jpg|Messier 82: A Galaxy, starburst, 8.4 magnitude | File:Messier82.jpg|Messier 82: A Galaxy, starburst, 8.4 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier84.jpg|Messier 84: A Galaxy, lenticular, 10.1 magnitude | File:Messier84.jpg|Messier 84: A Galaxy, lenticular, 10.1 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier97.jpg|Messier 97: A Nebula, planetary, 9.9 magnitude | File:Messier97.jpg|Messier 97: A Nebula, planetary, 9.9 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier101.jpg|Messier 101: A Galaxy, spiral, 7.9 magnitude | File:Messier101.jpg|Messier 101: A Galaxy, spiral, 7.9 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier104.jpg|Messier 104: A Galaxy, spiral, 9 magnitude | File:Messier104.jpg|Messier 104: A Galaxy, spiral, 9 magnitude | ||
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File:Messier109.jpg|Messier 109: A Galaxy, barred spiral, 10.6 magnitude | File:Messier109.jpg|Messier 109: A Galaxy, barred spiral, 10.6 magnitude | ||
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Revision as of 13:03, 18 May 2014
Wikipedia describes Astrophotography as "a specialized type of photography that entails recording images of astronomical objects and large areas of the night sky. The first photograph of an astronomical object (the Moon) was taken in 1840, but it was not until the late 19th century that advances in technology allowed for detailed stellar photography. Besides being able to record the details of extended objects such as the Moon, Sun, and Planets, astrophotography has the ability to image objects invisible to the human eye such as dim stars, nebulae, and galaxies]. This is done by long time exposure since both film and digital cameras can accumulate and sum light photons over these long periods of time. In professional astronomical research, photography revolutionized the field, with long time exposures recording hundreds of thousands of new stars and nebulae that were invisible to the human eye, leading to specialized and ever larger optical telescopes that were essentially big "cameras" designed to collect light to be recorded on film. Direct astrophotography had an early role in sky surveys and star classification but over time it has given way to more sophisticated equipment and techniques designed for specific fields of scientific research, with film (and later CCD cameras) becoming just one of many forms of sensor."
I personally conduct most of my astrophotography by leveraging the telescopes available to me via iTelescop.net. I started taking my first pictures using my own telescope in my teens, but as my professional career had me move over different parts of the country, it became difficult to impractical to continue shooting direct. In addition, the proper mounts and camera equipment can be very costly, and the trade-off of leveraging an IP based array of telescopes allows me the capability of shooting far more objects throughout the year.
Currently, I am building out my portfolio of images.
I am also shooting the entire Messier Catalog leveraging these telescopes. With still more than 1/2 the year left, I have captured about 70% of the Messier objects.
Gallery
Here a few samples. Visit portfolio of images for more!
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Messier1.jpg
Messier 1: A Supernova remnant, 8.4 magnitude
Messier8.jpg
Messier 8: A Nebula with cluster, 6 magnitude
Messier16.jpg
Messier 16: A Nebula, H II region with cluster, 6 magnitude
Messier17.jpg
Messier 17: A Nebula, H II region with cluster, 6 magnitude
Messier31.jpg
Messier 31: A Galaxy, spiral, 3.4 magnitude
Messier42.jpg
Messier 42: A Nebula, H II region, 4 magnitude
Messier45.jpg
Messier 45: A Cluster, open, 1.6 magnitude
Messier64.jpg
Messier 64: A Galaxy, spiral, 9.4 magnitude
Messier68.jpg
Messier 68: A Cluster, globular, 9.7 magnitude
Messier82.jpg
Messier 82: A Galaxy, starburst, 8.4 magnitude
Messier84.jpg
Messier 84: A Galaxy, lenticular, 10.1 magnitude
Messier97.jpg
Messier 97: A Nebula, planetary, 9.9 magnitude
Messier101.jpg
Messier 101: A Galaxy, spiral, 7.9 magnitude
Messier104.jpg
Messier 104: A Galaxy, spiral, 9 magnitude
Messier109.jpg
Messier 109: A Galaxy, barred spiral, 10.6 magnitude
