How To Take A Picture of the ORION NEBULA!
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This channel is all about astrophotography. I'll take you with me as I shoot nebulae, galaxies, and star clusters with my camera and telescope in the backyard. Whether you are in the middle of town with heavy light pollution or blessed with dark country skies, I'll show you how to capture the night sky. Here's what to expect: • Astrophotography Tutorials • The Astrophotography Equipment you need • The Camera settings I use • Image Processing Tips and Tricks • Examples of what to expect with similar gear Find more information at: https://astrobackyard.com/
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How I Took a Picture of the Orion Nebula! Camera (STOCK): https://amzn.to/3tzkV4I Camera Lens: https://amzn.to/3RxrdKo Light Pollution Filter: https://bit.ly/47c6nFW Portable Star Tracker: https://bit.ly/3XF6wig With only a few hours of clear sky time, I set up my camera and star tracker to photograph the Orion Nebula under a first quarter moon. The final image includes 90 x 60 seconds (1 hour, 30 minutes) of total exposure time from my Bortle 6 backyard! I hope this video inspires you to get started in astrophotography and explore the wonders of the night sky with me! AFFILIATE LINKS: Some of the links in my video descriptions are affiliate links, which means at no extra cost to you, I will make a small commission if you click them and make a qualifying purchase.
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