Tag: Samyang 135mm f/2

Posted in Nebulae

Finally! Shooting Under Dark Skies – Heart Nebula

It’s been an absolute stinker of a summer when it comes to astrophotography opportunities. However, I took…

Posted in Galaxies

Just Having a Little Fun with Astrophotography

I feel much more comfortable now with my astrophotography setup and processing routines. I’m not where I…

Posted in Nebulae

The Veil Nebula on a Nice Summer Evening

It’s been slim pickin’s for decent weather to shoot so far this summer. Not to mention we’re…

Iris Nebula
Posted in Tools

Testing New Siril Features and the Iris Nebula

Those wizards over at Siril.org dropped their latest version 1.2.0-beta2 back in March. I wasn’t really paying…

Posted in Galaxies

N.I.N.A. Manual Focusing Routine and M51

I’ve been super distracted lately trying to get the next-gen star tracker project tidied up. And while…

Posted in Tools

Feedback on Using N.I.N.A for the First Time

I kind of like “clear enough” nights. Those nights when the weather conditions are less than ideal,…

Posted in Galaxies

Shooting M81 & M82 with the Samyang 135mm

I’ve learned that if the skies are clear, you better be outside. Because you never know when…

Posted in Lens Accessories

Samyang 135mm Lens Focuser – Available Now

The DPD guy made my Monday when he showed up to deliver the wire wrap tool I…

Posted in Lens Accessories

Samyang Focuser – Yes, I’m Working on It!

I really do appreciate it when people reach out to ask questions. In fact, more than appreciation,…

Posted in Nebulae

The California Nebula with My Friend Murphy

It’s been quite a while since I’ve been able to head outside and shoot. So after obsessing…

Gamma Assembled
Posted in 3D Printed

Setting My Next Goals for Astrophotography

I think I’ve learned that this is the yuckiest time of the year for astrophotography. It’s been…

The precision of Samyang 135mm Focuser Measured by APT Bahtinov Aid Tool
Posted in Lens Accessories

Samyang 135mm Bluetooth Low Energy Focuser

The cloudy weekend may have blanked me in the photo department, but I had plenty of time…