Planning for Success
Deep-sky imaging has no respect for sloppy technique and benefits from careful planning and choices.
This and the previous chapter introduce you to the broader considerations that propel simple landscape images on to deep-sky astrophotography. They examine the practical aspects of imaging and introduce a healthy dose of realism, in an attempt to avoid unnecessary outlay and disappointment later on.
Apart from those few opportunist images, taken without specialist techniques, astrophotography benefits from preparation. It is cold, dark and the brain is dulled from a hard day at the office. (I’m not selling this hobby, am I?) In these circumstances, having a clear idea of what equipment to use, how to set it up quickly (and ...
