Posted in Lens Accessories

It’s Time to Start Tracking with the Samyang 135mm

The Samyang ED UMC 135mm f/2 is a lens that’s hard not to love. And you know…

Pinwheel Galaxy
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Imaging Testing

3D-Printed Star Tracker with Stock 135mm Lens

I’ve been continuing to tinker with this and that with the 3D-printed star tracker. And the clear…

Star Tracker Lessons Learned
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Imaging Testing

Star Tracker Lessons Learned During Testing

As bad as the weather has been from November through February, I’ve managed to get outside for…

3D-Printed Star Tracker Electronics
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

3D-Printed Star Tracker – Alignment and Upgrades

Following the last test, I’m happy that I have a working 3D-printed star tracker. But how good…

Orion Belt Tracked
Posted in 3D Printed DIY Testing

First Test of the 3D-Printed Star Tracker

I’ve been blessed with a string of clear sky nights lately. The only downside is that the…

3D Printed Star Tracker
Posted in 3D Printed DIY

3D-Printed Star Tracker – Minimum Viable Product

It’s been a while since I last posted. You can probably imagine that the last two weeks…

Witch Head Nebula Untracked
Posted in Imaging

Imaging the Witch Head Nebula Untracked at 135mm

Call me blessed. Another night of clear skies before the moon rose was the perfect opportunity for…

Rosette Nebula
Posted in Imaging

Capturing the Rosette Nebula Using an Untracked Setup

I was a bit dubious when my weather app informed me that we had clear skies. However,…

Photos Under a Full Moon
Posted in Imaging

Lessons Learned Taking Photos Under a Full Moon

Beggars can’t be choosers. After several months of living under miserably overcast skies, the weather finally broke….

Updated Arduino Nano 33 IoT Bracket
Posted in 3D Printed DIY

I Updated the Arduino Nano 33 IoT Driver Board Bracket

I enjoyed a couple of nice nights out taking pictures and spending some time with one of…

Nano 33 IoT in Bracket on ULN2003A Board
Posted in 3D Printed DIY

Evaluating the Nano 33 IoT and Printing A Bracket

Good news! We might actually get a couple of clear nights over the next couple of days…

Rosette Nebula - Canon EOS 250D, 135mm, f/2.8, ISO 6400, 100 x 1s - DSS, Siril, GIMP
Posted in Imaging Testing

Rosette Nebula – Scurrying to Run a Quick Experiment

To say I’m frustrated right now would be an understatement. The weather has been so fickle that…