Provides the ability to track any object in the sky, day or night. High precision allows for long exposures when capturing photographs.
However, if you want to take your astrophotography to the next level, both telescopes and star trackers could be the answer. Here is just some of the equipment used by the shortlisted photographers.
More modern astrophotography rigs use a photo sensor that keeps a fix on one or more stars, moving the camera that is mounted on top of the tracker with just the right amount to get a sharp image.
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...
Astrophotography is one of those things ... We’ve covered cheap DIY star trackers before on Hackaday, but this design posted on Thingiverse by [Tinfoil_Haberdashery] is perhaps the easiest ...
Adults frequently advise us to reach for the stars; what if you really, literally could? With astrophotography, you might be able to get closer than you think. The image of a lone photographer ...
And finally, this wouldn’t be a proper astrophotography session without my favorite target — M42 The Great Orion Nebula. Farther south from Jupiter, the three stars that make up Orion’s Belt ...
RAHAN man Tom O'Hanlon is in the running to scoop another top astrophotography award. The former Tullamore and Midland Tribune staff photographer has been chosen for the next stage of the prestigious ...