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Originally Posted by Emuhead
Hi all,
First of all im not sure if this sits within the Visual or Astrophotography section as its a bit of both... Electronically Assisted Astronomy / Video Astronomy.
Is this becoming popular? It does look interesting to say the least, and fairly easy to observe a number of faint objects in quick succession.
Does this taint the art of visual observing? Does this taint the art of astrophotography? Or is it more just whatever works for you..
What hardware/software do you need? Generally, do you recommend it?
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G'Day, been doing EAA/VA for 7 years. If you treat astronomy like a religion then both EAA and AP will taint the art of visual observing! LOL. I say it is whatever floats your boat.
EAA is a form of AP! It's AP using a smaller number of shorter exposures which are processed while your scope is pointing at the object rather than at home the next day / week, and uses very similar techniques and software, except the software is all packaged up in one app rather than several.
Be realistic about your expectations ... entry level cheap kit used on mounts which an Astrophotographer would never use for AP will get you fuzzy, low level of detail. BUT (!) at the same time it will get you seeing much, much more than by using your eyeballs through that same entry level kit."
If you have a short attention span, or give-up easily rather than someone who never gives up are the virtues which dictate if you will stay in the hobby or not.
WARNING: Almost AP quality images are posted on EAA forums. And made out to be simple point and click. But time, experience and money are used to get to that point. Often EAA posters equipment lists show they own 5 full rigs! And often what I would call uber $ gear.
If you do decide to give it a go. pm me and we'll chat.
Cheers