Astrophotography Tutorial: Imaging Deep Sky Objects In The City 

In this astrophotography tutorial I review steps involved in imaging deep sky objects in the city. Four different deep sky objects are photographed in this tutorial including two nebulae and two galaxies. We are not always able to get away from the city to enjoy our hobby and since light pollution is such a growing concern for many, as are our shrinking dark sky locations; the viewer is also shown examples of how this impacts astrophotography.
Last Fall I acquired an Explore Scientific ED80 apochromatic refractor and in this video you can see for yourself how this imaging telescope functions, along with the rest of my budget friendly astrophotography equipment. For those interested in upgrading to their first apochromatic refractor or if you just want to learn more about this amazing hobby, then I hope this video helps.
Follow my journey on Instagram: / jasonastro1
If you would like to learn more about or purchase the equipment used in the video then feel free to use the links below.
1) Explore Scientific ED80 Access and field flattener. Watch for sales with Explore Scientific.
- ED80: explorescientificusa.com/coll...
- Field Flattener: explorescientificusa.com/coll...
2) For deep sky astrophotography I use the Orion Skyview Pro equatorial mount. The combination of the following products to make the mount into an awesome and affordable astrophotography tool.
- Orion SkyView Pro Equatorial Mount: amzn.to/2GTkQMJ
- Orion True Track Motor Drives (includes controller and battery pack): amzn.to/2GSwiIi
- Orion Polar Scope: amzn.to/2Gzl1Po
3) I use a stock Canon T6i, which is an entry Level DSLR. This Canon camera works great for Milky Way photography and astrophotography. amzn.to/2GltPoL
4) The following camera accessories are useful. Each camera model varies and may require a different version of the following.
- Dual Battery Grip: amzn.to/2uvFbVK
- Extra batteries: amzn.to/2GCqrcp
- Remote trigger: amzn.to/2pOnCe4
5) Other items I use while photographing deep sky objects and make the experience more enjoyable.
- Orion XT8 Dobsonian Telescope: amzn.to/2uw9xr2
- Orion Dual mount finder bracket: amzn.to/2uuhflI
- Orion 90 degree finder scope: amzn.to/2I92ExK
- Orion Red dot finder: amzn.to/2pSDU5I
- Pocket Sky Atlas: amzn.to/2GBR6Gl

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