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A good thought Alex. I’ve found in my very short Astro journey that there is such a massive gap between the beginners and the pros. I’ve gone from phone photos through a 4” MAK unfiltered to DSLR through an 8” Newt or 9.25 SCT with a relatively expensive filter. Every step of the way I’ve had eureka moments and then I’ve stepped up to better equipment and become total beginner again ( where I’m at now ). I just don’t know if you split into say beginners and intermediate, where you could draw that line. I do however totally support your notion of “ post what ever you have “. We have all started somewhere and in the same breath I think all members need to remember that and help new people as much as possible. This game is not easy and we all need to remember that and remember that a lot of people are operating on a budget. I’m sure if we all had the Hubble we’d be better but we don’t all have Russian hackers to give use control of it. Fantastic results can be had from modest equipment and with a little help one can become inspired to continue growing. Being critical of other people’s work can be helpful if it is delivered respectfully. I think the fear of being put down for having slightly bloated stars in your first ever image of a galaxy 20 million light years away is far more likely to keep people away than the fear of not producing amazing images like some other members on here. Remember where we all were when the light left the object we are imaging and stay humble.
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