Category Archives: Photo Tip

Total Lunar Eclipse and San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Steven Christenson

Catch the eclipsed moon over the Golden Gate Bridge. Free,rare event! Continue reading →

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Out Darn Gaps!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Andy Morris

Using Photoshop to fix those pesky gaps in star trails. A guest column by Andy Morris. Continue reading →

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Focus at Night? Here is a powerful trick

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Steven Christenson

I have addressed the night focus bugaboo before.  It was a singular topic of a post (I can’t focus at night) and it has been a running thread including a sub topic of problems with long exposures. But I finally … Continue reading →

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Protected: Night Photography 111: Catching the Moon

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Steven Christenson

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Astrophotography Equipment Recommendations – Beginner to Intermediate

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Steven Christenson

For basic astrophotography I recommend starting with a wide angle lens and a sturdy tripod.  That’s it. Go out there and get some Milky Way or starry sky shots. Take plenty and average stack them (after aligning them). More on … Continue reading →

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Astro201: Target that Fuzzy!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Steven Christenson

Helpful hints for locating and photographing hard to see objects in the night sky… Astronomers and astro images will not be amused, however. Continue reading →

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Astro101: Checklist

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Steven Christenson

An almost exhaustive list of things to collect if you want to move from tripod based to tracking mount based astrophotography. Continue reading →

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Astrophotography in the Big City

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Steven Christenson

Astrophotography is not simple, but some surprising results can be accomplished with inexpensive equipment. In fact, no telescope is needed. Continue reading →

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Who is Your Mentor?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Steven Christenson

Having a mentor may mean the difference between being stuck in a rut and making big strides in improving your craft. Here I present some of my mentors and what I have learned from them. Continue reading →

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Creating a Night Panorama

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Eric Harness

How to plan and stitch together additional foreground details with a star trail, or starry sky. Continue reading →

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