Stay ConnectedLooking to take the plunge into the awesome hobby of astrophotography? This is the place to get a good start. From starting out with the DSLR camera you may already have to full blown imaging system, this podcast takes you though some of the challenges and how to have fun with taking astrophotography images. Meant for everyone at all skill levels.
Our Topics include image capture and equipment setup, targets for different times of the year, challenges for our listeners, how to keep it fun.
Copyright: © All rights reserved
The scurge of every imager!! No not an unfocused image......DEW!! Having a solid dew control solution is vital when you are imaging. As the night goes on change in temperature will create dew to form on your telescope. There are several great solutions, and we talk about some of them in this podcast.
Continuation of our interview with Explore Scientific. Greg Talks about the new line of mounts, and Scott gives us his super secret formula for cleaning coated optics.
One of the worlds best known brands of telescopes is Explore Scientific. We talked with Scott Roberts, Founder and President, and Greg Bragg, Director of Specialty sales, about Explore Scientific's beginnings and where they are today. In this first of a two part interview, listen as 2 heavy weights of the industry share some stories and the business mind that drives them.
The key to a great image is a good polar alignment. There are several tools available out there that make polar alignment a snap. you might already have them and are not aware! Trevor and Steve discuss the various methods. Find the method and App which works well for you
So.....Trevor has a new mount to play with. The iOptron CEM60 !! Along with the new mount Trevor has decided to finally try computer control and automate his imaging sessions. This is important considering the cold weather is coming. That's not all !! Something BIG is happening at Ontario Telescope and Accessories as well! Listen to find out more.
Trying to decide on which camera is right for you? Trevor talks about his experiences with a DSLR, a Cooled camera, and a Hypercam 183C camera. Steve just listens in and brags about his new project.... Send us your feedback at facebook.com/astrobackyardpodcast
Are you struggling with your auto guiding setup or want to know what you need to do to get going with it? Trevor and Steve talk about PHD auto guiding software, and how adjust the settings required.
So now you have captured your target data.....now what? Trevor goes over the steps of processing, and Steve tries to sound like he knows what he is doing. find out about the software to get yourself going, and where to get the tools you need to produce excellent astrophotography images.
Trevor and Steve discuss plate solving and focusing. Listen to the pro (that's Trevor by the way) on the easy way to focus your imaging rig manually. When you're all focused then next step is it align your mount perfectly.....and there is a really easy way without having to look through your finder scope.....seriously....you might even want to sell it!
Steve and Trevor talk about imaging targets in the fall sky. Targets for those that are just starting out and would like to see results, and then some hard ones too. tell us what you think at facebook.com/astrobackyardpodcast
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
