Astrophotography from the CITY

If you want to do astrophotography from a city, using a narrowband filter set is a great way to go. For a beginner or expert it is an amazing way to see the wonders of the universe without ever leaving home.

This walkthrough of the basics of narrowband and how and why it works is a perfect non-technical introduction to this type of imaging.

My Equipment:
Telescope: Celestron RASA 8
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM40
Filters: 2" Baader RGB and f/2 3.5/4nm Narrowband SHO
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini
Guide Scope: Orion 60mm Guide Scope with Helical Focuser
ZWO ASIAir Plus
ZWO EAF (Electronic Automatic Focuser)

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Rode Wireless Go microphone system

Astrophotography Atlas: Astrophotography Sky Atlas by Charles Bracken

Photographs of the universe, with galaxies, stars, nebulae, supernovas, comets, planets, Moon, Sun. Inspiring wonder about the night sky, even from the light pollution of Chicago.