/r/AstrophotographyData

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This is a subreddit where raw images are uploaded (Through dropbox or other cloud based storage medians) so that people can practice processing techniques.

Welcome to the Raw Astrophotography data subreddit. This is a place where you can download RAW data from peoples astrophotography sessions to practice your processing techniques.

This data is for personal use only unless otherwise specified To visit the astrophotography subreddit, /r/astrophotography

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Pretty impressive! Performs its intended functions flawlessly and provides an incredible experience!

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2023/06/30
19:02 UTC

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How do I make this look better

So I imaged the North American nebula and I would like to know if to make it look like the nebula and not just stars. It’s a 30 second exposure on an iPhone, with the help of a short tube refractor and a star tracker

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2023/06/14
01:24 UTC

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I saw a perfect dark line in the sky then it disappeared while camping in a very rural area in Australia. Can anyone shed some light on what this could be?

Hi all, Last night I was camping in the middle of nowhere in Victoria, Australia. We were all sitting around the fire and decided to look at the stars. We saw a perfect line in the sky and then 15 minutes later it was gone. Does anyone have any idea what this would be? At first we thought it was a power line, even though we know there is no power lines in the area. When we checked again in approximately 15 minutes it was gone so no photos were taken. Has anyone had any similar sighting and could shed some light on what it could be? My first thought was contrails from a plane or a meteor tale?

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2023/05/28
03:59 UTC

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Good DSLR cam for beginners

I’m just getting into astrophotography with my fiancé and we’re looking for a good camera to take our own shots.

There’s so many on the market for different prices and all the specs go over my head…

Does anyone have any recommendations? It’s a new hobby and we’re eager to get out there and explore.

Idk if anyone needs to know we have a telescope.. not very expensive but it does the job to see the moon up close and various stars and stuff…

Thanks in advance!!

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2021/12/16
19:26 UTC

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2021/01/22
04:15 UTC

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Horsehead taken from my backyard

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2020/10/31
20:06 UTC

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New to Deep Sky

I've spent a couple of years with a Celestron Nexstar 8SE as an introduction to astrophotography. A great way to start looking to the skies.

I managed to get some reasonably good Moon, Jupiter & Saturn results with a ZWO 224. Tried Orion's nebula a few times with some success but found that it was easier to use the 1 shot Canon Rebel T2i with an F/6.3 reducer to get the same result. Cool pics but lacking detail. The first best is hanging on the wall.

A few weeks ago, after watching a few masterful deep sky photo sessions on line (AstroBackyard), I set out to shoot the Great Orion Nebula with the Canon once more... With a ton(ne?) of luck I managed 9 pics out of 40, 30 second exposure @ ISO 1600 with sharp stars. Took the requisite darks, flats and bias (studied the process carefully) and ran them through Deep Sky Stacker.

After a few level teaks, the result was stunning... I have a composite that I can't believe I produced. The old pick will be replaced.

The next weekend, I chased the Pleiades and Andromeda... Yikes! A total bust. The Celestron Nexstar got close to Pleiades (my bad for not studying the star patterns more closely) and there was no visual reference to Andromeda due to city lights (I should have had the O III in). A Dilemma that many have had.

Sorry if I've just repeated every post ever made to this thread.

So... I'm upgrading. I've studied. I know I need a precise equatorial mount and guidance to garner long exposures. There are a lot of options out there. I'm looking for suggestions.

Any alternative thoughts on the CEM60 with a tri pier? Does the pier make a significant difference?

Any suggestions on APO deep sky telescopes would be appreciated.

An off axis guide scope seems like it would be better that a guide scope due to flex. Does anyone have an indication that the prism interferes with the captured images? Does the inability to find a bright guide star within the subjects view present a problem?

Any advice is most welcome.

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2020/02/16
02:51 UTC

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