Can you do astrophotography with a GoTo mount?

Can you do astrophotography with a GoTo mount?

A tracking telescope mount used for astrophotography. Not only does a GoTo telescope mount make locating objects in the night sky easier, but it also allows you to take long-exposure images (without star trailing).

Can a Dobsonian telescope be used for astrophotography?

Generally, we do NOT recommend doing astrophotography with your Dobsonian telescope, as the lack of a tracking mount or an equatorial mount will make long exposures impossible. That being said, photographs of the Moon, planets, and very short exposures of bright nebulae are doable with the right expectations.

Does a GoTo mount track?

On the other hand, dim objects can be readily photographed with long exposures using a DSLR camera attached to a small telescope, and a good-quality GOTO mount will find and track your target while your camera works.

Can you use a camera with a Dobsonian?

To take pictures through a Dobsonian telescope, you must carefully align the camera lens of your smartphone or point-and-shoot camera with the eyepiece of the telescope. The magnification of the eyepiece inserted into the telescope focus drawtube will determine the size of the object in your image.

Can a GoTo mount be used manually?

With the Nexstar 8SE (and 6SE), yes, as long as you use the drives, powered by batteries or other power supply, to move the scope via the hand controller.

Are GoTo telescopes worth it?

Good GoTo telescopes make astrophotography very accessible and enjoyable, especially with the addition of cameras and other kits. As opposed to manual scopes, GoTos can be used for long exposure astrophotography.

Do you need an equatorial mount for astrophotography?

Your equatorial mount is the #1 most important item for astrophotography of deep-sky objects. The mount should always be the most expensive part of your setup. If you can afford nothing but a mount, just get an adapter and put your DSLR or lens on if you can, then upgrade to a scope later.

What can you see with an 8 inch Dobsonian telescope?

The Moon, the bright planets, bright binary stars, bright open and globular clusters, bright nebulae, and bright galaxies are all possible targets. Light pollution and nebula filters may be useful to some degree on certain nebulae.

How do you attach a camera to a telescope?

A DSLR camera can be attached to your telescope using a T-Ring that locks onto the camera body like a lens, and an adapter that threads onto the T-Ring. The prime-focus adapter is inserted into the focus tube of the telescope just like an eyepiece.

Is a GoTo telescope worth it?

Can a GoTo telescope be used manually?

What is the big disadvantage of buying a computerized telescope?

Computer Disadvantages Computers significantly add to the cost of a optical telescope. If on a budget, keep in mind that you will not be able to buy as large of a telescope if you opt for a computer. This is important because telescope size, not magnification, most determines performance.