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Astrophotography


Astrophotography has advanced dramatically in the last 5 years due to the advent of relatively cheap CCD cameras, computers, and image-processing software. A backyard astronomer can now take digital images that rival what the best telescopes produced a decade ago. While film cameras still have their niche, the majority of astrophotography done today is digital using digital cameras or dedicated CCD cameras, auto-guiders, and CCD image-processing software. The days of using film cameras and hypered film for astrophotography are waning.

Serious astrophotographers use apochromatic (APO) refractor telescopes on a solid equatorial mount. A decent discussion of astrophotography could fill an entire website, but here are are some products that may spark your interest:

  • CCD Cameras for Astrophotography

  • CCD Imaging Software for Astrophotography





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