Before taking any pictures, I recommend to first research the best techniques for Astrophotography (also known as “star trails”). I became familiar with the different camera settings and their functions. I credit the success of my pictures to discovering which settings worked best for the professionals before I even took my first picture.
I agree with Meggie. Doing research on the internet is what really led to my success in this project. But also you should have fun with this project. The astrophotography project is in my opinion the simplest and most fun project. All you have to do is point and shoot your camera in the right direction and hope for the best. Another thing you should consider is taking your time. I waited to long into the semester to start the project and was not able to capture pictures of all the constellations I wanted.
Research and scheduling, and knowing your equipment ARE key for successful astrophotography! I, too, waited too long to start the project and missed out on the opportunity to have captured more images.
Before even thinking about taking a photo, read the requirements. There are a lot of different pictures you need to take. I would also advise against waiting til the last minute since your ability to take images is contingent upon the weather. This can only be done on clear nights, and works best with a new or cresent moon. I used a digital SLR camera, and at Walgreens there is a print station where you can plug the memory card into it and select which ones to print. I found that to be the most cost-effective way to prepare the photos for my presentation board.
Oh man where to start. Above all make sure you have an interest in photography. This is a very exciting project and if you are not wiling to take the time to enjoy what you are photographing I would not recommend it. Second, this is not the easiest of the projects so stop thinking that. It is very involved and requires either existing knowledge or your willingness to develop the knowledge along the way. Third, start really early. You never know when the weather will be clear and there is so much out there to photograph you will want as much data as possible. Finally, have fun why you are doing it. I know the project says that people who do bad focus on just taking pretty pictures. What I feel is missed in this context is the fact that all the pictures you will be taking are pretty. Enjoy the project and you will do well.
Photographing is the best way to observe the heavenly sky rather than just gazing it. You really learn a lot and have more experiences of photographing after doing this project. Before you begin, be familiar in using planesphere, read the instructions, figure out the objects to take photo, and follow the guidelines.”Well begun is half done”, so start working early.
I have to agree with previous posters in that knowing your equipment is very important to a project like this. If you’re unsure about any of it, it’s always a good idea to find tutorials on SLR operation and astrophotography methods. In addition, making time over several nights is important, and if you are able to, try doing it throughout the semester. That will allow you to capture celestial bodies not visible in the end of semester rush.
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Before taking any pictures, I recommend to first research the best techniques for Astrophotography (also known as “star trails”). I became familiar with the different camera settings and their functions. I credit the success of my pictures to discovering which settings worked best for the professionals before I even took my first picture.
I agree with Meggie. Doing research on the internet is what really led to my success in this project. But also you should have fun with this project. The astrophotography project is in my opinion the simplest and most fun project. All you have to do is point and shoot your camera in the right direction and hope for the best. Another thing you should consider is taking your time. I waited to long into the semester to start the project and was not able to capture pictures of all the constellations I wanted.
Research and scheduling, and knowing your equipment ARE key for successful astrophotography! I, too, waited too long to start the project and missed out on the opportunity to have captured more images.
Before even thinking about taking a photo, read the requirements. There are a lot of different pictures you need to take. I would also advise against waiting til the last minute since your ability to take images is contingent upon the weather. This can only be done on clear nights, and works best with a new or cresent moon. I used a digital SLR camera, and at Walgreens there is a print station where you can plug the memory card into it and select which ones to print. I found that to be the most cost-effective way to prepare the photos for my presentation board.
Oh man where to start. Above all make sure you have an interest in photography. This is a very exciting project and if you are not wiling to take the time to enjoy what you are photographing I would not recommend it. Second, this is not the easiest of the projects so stop thinking that. It is very involved and requires either existing knowledge or your willingness to develop the knowledge along the way. Third, start really early. You never know when the weather will be clear and there is so much out there to photograph you will want as much data as possible. Finally, have fun why you are doing it. I know the project says that people who do bad focus on just taking pretty pictures. What I feel is missed in this context is the fact that all the pictures you will be taking are pretty. Enjoy the project and you will do well.
Photographing is the best way to observe the heavenly sky rather than just gazing it. You really learn a lot and have more experiences of photographing after doing this project. Before you begin, be familiar in using planesphere, read the instructions, figure out the objects to take photo, and follow the guidelines.”Well begun is half done”, so start working early.
I have to agree with previous posters in that knowing your equipment is very important to a project like this. If you’re unsure about any of it, it’s always a good idea to find tutorials on SLR operation and astrophotography methods. In addition, making time over several nights is important, and if you are able to, try doing it throughout the semester. That will allow you to capture celestial bodies not visible in the end of semester rush.
If you choose to do this project dont wait until the night before to start
because it will probably be cloudy.
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I like what you guys are up too. Such smart work and reporting! Carry on the superb works guys I have incorporated you guys to my blogroll. I think it will improve the value of my site 🙂
Hi there, You have performed a fantastic job. I’ll certainly digg it and individually suggest to my friends. I’m sure they’ll be benefited from this site.