Astro-photography - photos through telescopes.

[Miguel Bravo-Escos]

I am now the proud owner of a telescope - a Celestron 70 - and I spent about 5 hours trying to figure out how to use it with my camera a couple of nights ago. During my trials and tribulations, I figured out I had an incorrect mount (it wasn't an equatorial mount) - so I am getting it replaced.

While waiting for the new mount, I would be interested in any tips/guidance than more experienced astro-photgraphers may have for a beginner. Set up tips, configuration variables, accessories, software, any post processing guidelines ... anything you think may be useful to know.

Perhaps even a title of a good book to purchase/read?

Thanks in advance.

I did manage to take this image though - looking forward to experimenting some more!

[Sue Wilde]

I had no idea you could attach a camera to a telescope...this is a gorgeous pic.

[TJ's World]

This was shot through a telescope using a point and shoot Canon camera....thinking of getting a mount for my larger camera so I can shoot deep space objects. Love your shot!

[Phil]

HI Miguel! Love the shots! And Congratulations on getting a telescope!! This is the best time of year in the UK for stargazing, I could bore you for hours if you like....!
I have a telescope and a little point-and-shoot but love trying to put the two together! I have taken a few shots but this one is probably my best - I included some spiel on how I did it. One tip I heard was to remember it is daylight on the moon so not to use a 'night-time' setting. Looking forward to seeing some more shots from you!

[bekah bell]

wow, I had no idea you could do this! my son got a telescope for Christmas, I'll have to break it out & play! thanks, and beautiful shots!

[Phil]

Hi again! Just remembered, I took a photo of Jupiter which didn't come out very well but Moony took some wonderful shots including this one...
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You'll probably pick up some technical tips from his shots? Also Rachel @raebell took some wonderful moon shots - mostly in her 2nd album I think. Enjoy! :_

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

These shots are all amazing!!! My mind is boggled! lol xD

[Lisa Pouncy]

@filsie65 Fantastic. I am in awe as you've used the same little P&S for this shot that I have. All credit to you and you've gained a new follower xx

[Jo Arrowsmith]

@sixthblade your shot is awesome - how do you take a shot through the telescope. I am going to make my hubby get his out, glad he just bought his telescope a new lens!!!

[Miguel Bravo-Escos]

@jo365 - Thanks Jo! For my camera (Nikon D200) I had to use this http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-T-Ring-T-Mount-Adapter-Nikon/dp/B0002379UO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1325708249&sr=8-3 and this http://www.amazon.com/Celestron-93625-Universal-1-25-inch-T-Adapter/dp/B0000665V6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325708249&sr=8-2. These allow for the telescope to be used as a camera lens. Now, focusing is pretty complicated! I am still not sure I know enough to speak about that yet! Hope this helps.