dawson Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 (edited) I promise various visitors last night I'd put together my own guide on doing a star trail. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1673286/Star%20trails.pdf If you spot any typos let me know. JD Edited January 20, 2014 by dawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Nice one James, we'll pin that when you are happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T A WOW Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Cracking guide JD. Really well written. Clear and easy to follow. Now all I need is a DSLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Tobias [the elder], the last thing you need to do is spend more money! Have you come down after all those caffeinated chewy whips from last night JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Great guide James - nice one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perkil8r Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 good guide, spelling error near the end, "sigh up" instead of "sign up" but other than that spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Cheers. I'd spotted that one, and another one. I need to read through it again tomorrow and make sure i've missed anything out, then it will be good to go. Cheers. Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman161 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 That's great James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TasKiNG Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Great Guide. Thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al.Grant Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 That's a nice guide James, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thanks Al. I need to make some changes, and an EMSer has sent me some links on how to install something onto the memory card of a Canon to give the camera intervalometer functions without having to buy and intervalometer.... I need to check how 'legit' this is and how well it works, but that might make it even easier [cheaper] for people to do their own star trails. This is another job for today James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I did like your star trails exhibit on Sat night James - I think it was the simplicity of a camera on a tripod surrounded by pictures that makes it obvious you don't need a mass of expensive gear to get started in AP. Would've liked to hear your talk - though I'm sure I've heard it mostly in bits at observing sessions already lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cazz Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Excellent James, very inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Lol @ Kim; there was no talk... I told them all "if i can do this, any fool can" Yes I think the simplicity is what appealed to so many of the visitors. I think next year we should expand the simplicity idea to show you don't have to spend thousands of pounds to do some worth while observing or basic night time imaging. Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Here is the revised version: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1673286/Star%20trails.pdf Enjoy. I am going to give the Nottingham Astronomical Society a copy too. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wraith01mg Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 That's ace James. A really professional looking item. I've ssved that to my read file if you have no objections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 No make use of it. I'm sure there are still some typos in there I've got to spot! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hi all, This was my attempt at star trails last year, using a similar method, but didn't have a wide enough lens to get some ground objects in the field of view, around 50x30 second exposures, stacked in startrails software. Hope you like. https://www.dropbox.com/s/876zzvaw9kqm9h2/2013-11-14%2017.15.47.jpg Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Very nice; like a vortex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yes it is, I was surprised at the star colours too, that is more or less how it came from the camera, a modified canon 1000D with CLS LP filter, just darkened the back ground slightly. Thanks Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawson Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 I've got a CLS clip too and they are amazing. The only thing though is that they screen out nearly all "shooting stars", which i think is a shame. Jd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AstroOlly Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yes but a small price to pay for the good they do for your images, light pollution here is moderate to bad, and I can't image more than 15 seconds without a horrible orange sky glow. That filter is probably the best £100 I ever spent, and I have spent a lot of £££..... Regards Olly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Cracking guide JD. Really well written. Clear and easy to follow. Now all I need is a DSLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) DSLR. Me too. I want one. Just downloaded your guide James and will have a read. Edited January 21, 2014 by Orion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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