It was a reasonably cool night last night. Perfect conditions for star-gazing. Almost perfect conditions for imaging.

I have the equipment (mostly) but until recently didn't move in that type of photographic circle, preferring to be just a viewer of the universe.

The pursuit of astrophotography can be as expensive, or as cheap as you want to make it. I'm trying to keep the costs down, but have decided to move on from the classic "star-trail" photos. Don't get me wrong, I will continue to take such photos, they're easy and if done right, rather spectacular.

Here is a couple of photos from last nights viewing/photographing session. I had to focus by eye - the most unreliable method - but I think I came close enough for the moment. I'll post a review of the scope I use, shortly.

And now in the interest of keeping the photographic content down on this particular site, I'll sign off.

Tags: astronomy, astrophotography, telescope, photography