How Does an Amateur Astronomer Begin Astrophotography?

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In summary, an amateur astronomer can begin astrophotography by first familiarizing themselves with their camera and its settings, investing in a sturdy tripod and a remote shutter release, and learning basic photography techniques such as long exposure and manual focus. They should also research the best times and locations for astrophotography, and consider using editing software to enhance their images. Learning about different types of celestial objects and using a star tracker can also greatly improve the quality of astrophotographs. With practice and patience, an amateur astronomer can capture stunning images of the night sky.
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Charles Fichter
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Hello -
Just an older fellow, avid amateur astronomer, cosmology pontificator and astro-photographer:
https://www.astrobin.com/users/AstroChas/

Looking forward to meeting and learning from folks here.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Welcome to PF! Nice photos!
Thank you very much. Only about 2 years into AP, consider myself lucky to have really experienced mentors helping me.

Cheers
 

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