Tag: Andromeda

Posted in Nebulae

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 for Astrophotography?

Finally, we are having a string of good nights here in southern Poland for astrophotography. Unfortunately, they…

Posted in Testing

Surprise Clear Skies – Surprise Star Tracker Performance

The forecast called for cloudy skies. The forecast was wrong. I began to have my doubts around…

Posted in Testing

Clear Nights and a Few New Astrophoto Toys

Everyone likes getting gifts. I’m no exception. So I was delighted that my dad sent my son…

Posted in Testing

More Star Tracker Testing – I’ve Seen Enough

On the distant horizon, the orange and rose clouds fought valiantly to hold onto their firey glory…

Posted in Galaxies

Andromeda – Bortle 4 Zone Gamma Testing

I was hoping to have at least one more good night for imaging during our short little…

Frustration
Posted in DIY Imaging Testing

Lego Star Tracker V5 Tests 2-5 – Frustration Abounds

Lego Star Tracker Frustration I thought I was standing on the precipice of greatness.  The reality is…

Questions
Posted in Imaging Testing

Lego Star Tracker V4 Test 5 – I Have Problems

Questions Answered Alright, I’m determined to get my focus right tonight and my batteries are all charged…

Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC
Posted in Imaging

Happy Anniversary – Samyang 135mm f/2 ED UMC

Surprises! My wife and I just celebrated 20 years together in marriage.  What a journey.  And for…

Lego Star Tracker V3 Test 1 - My First Tracked Photo
Posted in DIY Imaging Testing

Lego Star Tracker V3 Test 1 – Sizzle or Fizzle?

A Brief Window of Opportunity To my great surprise, the weather folks got it right.  There was…

Posted in Imaging

Andromeda – What a Difference Darkness Makes

Hoping for the Best After a long day on the road, we rolled up to Kopalino and…