Journey through Time as we explore the Cosmos through Astrophotography!
Together, we’re going to take a thrilling journey through Time, where looking up at the night sky means seeing the Cosmos as it was in the past. Join me as we take off on this incredible voyage together, and you can be a time traveling Astropotamus, just like me!
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Bits and Pieces of Hardware
The Amazon Summer Prime Days starts July 16, but there are some crazy good deals on tech that budding Time Travelers might find useful. Here’s a quick list:
May 10, 2024 Solar Storm
Most people in the Northern Hemisphere were treated to the after effects of the strongest solar storm since 2003 – the Aurora, also known as the Northern Lights.
Strongest Northern Lights in 20 Years
You have until late 2024 to see some of the most widespread and intense Northern Lights in over 20 years!
Time for the Moon
One of the universe’s intriguing quirks is the variation in timekeeping: seconds pass slightly faster atop mountains than in valleys. While this discrepancy is negligible for daily life, it becomes crucial in the context of lunar exploration. As nations like the United States and China race to establish permanent lunar settlements, the need to address…
Post-Processing Your Astrophotos
Capturing the image is only the beginning. Editing your photos can bring out details and colors you might not see straight out of the camera. For some time travelers, this can be a chore. For others, it’s a way to show off your artistic skills and create something truly unique. First, import your photo into…
Capturing Star Trails and the Milky Way
Star trails, the Milky Way, and composition. This time, we’re diving into two of the most stunning astrophotography subjects: star trails and the Milky Way. Let’s start with star trails. To capture those beautiful circular patterns, set your camera to a low ISO, around 100-400, and a small aperture, like f/8. Use Bulb mode for…
Focusing in the Dark
Time traveling brings it all into focus Getting a sharp image is crucial, and it can be challenging when you can barely see anything. We’ll take a look at some ways you can focus more easily when it’s dark out. Today, we’re tackling one of the trickiest parts of traveling through time with astrophotography: focusing…
Camera Settings for Astrophotography
It doesn’t matter what you can see, it’s about what you can capture. Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of our camera settings. Remember – your camera is a mini time machine, so understanding ISO, aperture, and shutter speed is key to capturing stunning astrophotography shots Let’s start with ISO. This controls your camera’s sensitivity…