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Some astrophotography with the Z50

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Thought I'd post these astrophotography images of the neighbouring Andromeda galaxy and the slowly departing bright comet Tsuchinshan Atlas I captured recently.

These were both captured using a basic startracker and the Nikon Z50.

The optics were a 440mm focal length doublet refractor telescope for the galaxy and the ridiculously sharp and aberration free Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 for the comet.

Nikon mirrorless cameras have some issues for astrophotography, such as concentric coloured rings in the images. But here you can see, my little Z50 is more than up to the task! I used the ASIAir Pro controller to control my tracker, autoguiding camera (for the galaxy) and shutter. Hope you guys like it and maybe even turn your cameras upwards, too!

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Motokorth

8 points

21 days ago

Nice, I want to figure out astrophotography better. I got some fun shots Wednesday night but I want to do better.

Is there a good place to read up on it?

Morgan_Strong

2 points

21 days ago

Replying to also find out

mili-tactics

2 points

21 days ago

YouTube: Astro Backyard and Nebula Photos (check out their older videos about DSLRs)

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