Questions tagged “telescopes”

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Why is viewing the Sun through a telescope dangerous if a telescope can't increase surface brightness?

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2y ago

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Why does Jupiter drift out of frame so quickly when I record video through a telescope?

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5y ago

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Why can a telescope outperform a long DSLR lens for astrophotography?

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6y ago

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How can I photograph the full Moon through my telescope with a Nikon D5500?

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6y ago

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Is the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera any good for astrophotography?

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6y ago

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Can you use a camera lens on a telescope without an eyepiece?

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7y ago

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Can a smartphone capture stars or planets in the night sky?

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8y ago

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What causes a purple dot in the center of an image, and is it a known photographic artifact?

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9y ago

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What causes the 4-point starburst pattern in telescope images?

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9y ago

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What does the magnification number on binoculars and telescopes actually mean?

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9y ago

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What causes pixel value differences when comparing the same scene from different cameras or telescopes?

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9y ago

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Can I build a cheap telescope or attachment for my DSLR to photograph the Moon and planets?

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10y ago

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Can a Polycom video conference camera be used for astrophotography?

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11y ago

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What telescope should a beginner choose for planetary astrophotography with a Nikon D3100, and how is the camera attached?

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12y ago

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What camera setup is best for deep-sky astrophotography with a Skywatcher 127 telescope?

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13y ago

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What equipment do I need to photograph the Sun with a Nikon D5100?

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13y ago

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How do you calculate a telescope’s image circle and field of view at infinity focus?

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13y ago

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What’s the better budget setup for deep-sky astrophotography: telescope on a tracking mount or telephoto lens on an AstroTrac?

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13y ago

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Can I mount a Canon 60D to a telescope for about $250?

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15y ago

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What beginner camera works best for moon and planet photography with a Celestron Astromaster 114EQ?

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Dave Child

15y ago

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