The way to control astronomy equipment when taking astrophotography has come a long way over the years from manually adjusting things to having computer software that does a lot of the hard work for us. There are two main contenders when it comes to automation of portable amateur astronomy rigs and we will cover them both so you can decide.
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Astronomy can be a rewarding experience and the first time you see something in the solar system close up can be unforgettable, but how do you get started? I will give you some tips for getting into astronomy as a hobby.
When you look at getting your first telescope or upgrading to something new, you will want to consider what mount to get. The mount is the part that allows you to move the telescope. The mount sits on top of the tripod, and a telescope will be on the mount. The mount will move the telescope and point it at the objects you wish to see.
We all love to show our astrophotography images to people, especially in a community of other astronomers who will appreciate what they are seeing. Although Astronomer Hub does not use your images for anything other than displaying them on our website, your photos can be downloaded and used by community members. Making sure everybody knows who took the photo is why it is a good idea to have your name on the image. Adding your name to a photo is called watermarking.