11 things that have helped my Astrophotography

Michael Goh
Michael Goh
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Published 2024-05-31
A quick list of 11 things that have helped my astrophotography over the past 12-14 years of photographing the stars. This is focused on landscape astrophotography. In retrospect when uploading - I could also have added - working for someone else - it's when you have to capture the stars for someone elses requirements, makes you think more. Also timelapsing which has occupied a lot of my astrophotography over the past couple of years - there are lots of additional considerations with landscapte timelapsing which will be covered in a future post.

Sponsored by Skywatcher (in a round about sort of way). I'm not being paid by Skywatcher but there is a promotion for them inside the video.

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All Comments (12)
  • @MrAppoline
    Great video. I am an astrophotography novice, but was very pleased with my first astro panorama taken with my inexpensive 14mm 2.8 and full frame camera mounted on a travel tripod whilst on holiday. I wasn't expecting it to work, but it stitched without a problem in Lightroom. My first selfie wasn't too bad either. Without Photopils I would have been in the dark 🤪. And at last someone who mentions the importance of monitor calibration! I can see how people get into this genre.
  • @Wendy-cf5tv
    Just found you and appreciated this video. Your work is beautiful. Would love to do a selfie using the light you hold. Thanks.
  • @rolsonn
    Excellent video, Michael! Good to see you back.
  • @GrowPhotography
    Thanks for sharing these tips and tricks Michael. I was fortunate enough to have won a Skywatcher Star Adventurer 2i from the last time this competition was run. While there is a bit of a learning curve to using trackers, there is little doubt in my mind if you persist they will help raise the quality of your images to the next level.
  • @ericwilkes1840
    Great video Michael, practical honest advice which we all appreciate.
  • @mark1hancock
    Great Video Michael, I've done a few single or stacked shots before but you have inspired me to have a go at some astro panorama shots.
  • @roycejohnson929
    Great work there Michael, do really enjoy your images as well as Richard Tatty. I did purchase a used star adventurer and will take it down to the South Island in July. I love your comment, getting a bit cooler ! been bloody freezing over here in NZ windy and wet then clear but cool. Cheers
  • @aaronjenkin
    Have you tried Planit Pro? I think you would like it for planning.
  • @Borg4
    Is there any mobile phone app that can stitch panorama?