Guidance for an Amazing Hobby
Astrophotography is a rewarding, but challenging hobby. The equipment and software learning curve tends to be high. But learning equipment and software is not the only challenge. Light pollution also can severely impact image quality. One hundred years ago, almost everyone on earth could go outside at night and see the Milky Way Galaxy in … Read more
What is Image Calibration? Image calibration is the process of correcting light frame images for extraneous information captured in the image that is caused by sensor noise, thermal noise, variations in pixel sensitivity and irregularities in the optical path, such as dust shadows. Calibration is typically done by correcting the light frame image with:1) Bias … Read more
There are several considerations when deciding to pursue the hobby of astrophotography. Budget should be the first thing you think about. This hobby can be quite expensive if you want the most sophisticated equipment available. But you really don’t need to break the bank when making important choices. The learning curve is steep, although automation … Read more