Hi all, Newbie question: I want to connect my D40 to a Newtonian reflector to take some astrophotos. I understand my configuration is very standard, I am using...
... The camera body has no focal length. Only a lens or mirror has a focal length. Capturing an image with a camera does not give you a fixed magnification...
Thanks Alan and Bud. Bud's response led me to read some other forums where the question of magnification in astrophotography has been discussed....and the...
I tried taking pictures of M13 two nights ago using my 6" f/5 Newtonian with a 2X Barlow lens (D40 does'nt come close to focusing otherwise). Realized that...
... You don't necessarily need to download a raw file to focus. You can check focus using the LCD on the back of the camera by enlarging a portion of the...
Hi All, Just wanted to say welcome to all 26 members. We are all her to share and learn about Astrophotography with the Nikon D40. Alan D. Otterson Windy Ridge...
Here is a photo I took of M13 last night. Used a 6" f/5 Newtonian reflector with a dual clock drive (all low-end Orion), 2x Barlow, and D40. Ended up with 10...
________________________________ From: Carlos Davila <comunerito@...> To: Nikon Astrophotography <TheNikonD40AstrophotogrphyGroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
G'day All, I was in the Middle East last week for a short holiday. I managed to get a nice photo at the old port city of Jaffa, Israel. The photo was taken at...
Thanks, folks! I tell you, I have had ZERO time to do any astro work these last few months, and whenever I have it has been either cloudy or something to that...
I am on the fence on this once. This is my first wide-field attempt at anything in this rich region of the sky, near Sagittarius and, thus the center of the...
OH my GOD, That is sure worth more than a thousand words Guvnah! I'm going to have to get off my duff and start taking some photos. Good going my friend, Alan...
You are too kind, Alan! But thanks mate. I really need to focus on autoguiding. I have all the gear, but need to feel motivated enough to set it up and go...
This image is much better than my last attempt at this beautiful galaxy. I have a long way to go yet, but this is definitely a step in the right direction. As...
[:)] Hi and welcome all 31 members. What are you all up to. It's our cloudy season here. Alan Group owner & Founder Windy Ridge Observatory Three Rivers, Mi ...
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