Narrowband Deep-Sky Imaging from the City
Master narrowband astrophotography in light pollution: Hα, OIII, SII filters, OSC dual-band, fast optics, workflows, processing, troubleshooting, and FAQs.

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Listen to Bernard Miller describe his journey into AstroPhotography and detail how he captured this stunning image of the Sculptor Galaxy.
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Drew Evans talks about his passion for astrophotography, the equipment used and tips for post processing image data.
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Hear D.j Van Bourgondien as he talks about using his Celestron EdgeHD 8″ telescope to capture this image of the Fireworks Galaxy
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Master narrowband astrophotography in light pollution: Hα, OIII, SII filters, OSC dual-band, fast optics, workflows, processing, troubleshooting, and FAQs.

The Apertura AD8 is one of High Point Scientific’s mid-range Dobsonian reflector telescopes, which is comparable to GSO’s 8” Dobsonian and Orion’s XT8. This is a great budget-friendly telescope for beginners and experienced astronomers alike. Key Features The Optical Tube Assembly The Apertura AD8 is a Newtonian-style reflector mounted on a Dobsonian alt-azimuth base. Like
Step-by-step Newtonian collimation with Cheshire vs laser, barlowed laser, star test, secondary offset, and field tips for sharper views.