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Old 28-08-2010, 08:20 PM
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How to do Astrophotography in Hawaii at 10000ft.

Hi,

Buddman and myself head of to Hawaii on the 24th September for a teachers astronomy conference for 10 days. Yahoooooooooo. One day we go to the Gemini North observatory for a day trip and then drop down to 3000m above see level to an observatory to do some observing through an organisations telescopes. We will have two canon cameras with us (400d and 1000d) but would love to know if anyone has any ideas on how to go about doing some photography at this level.
The only thing I can think of is star trails and maybe I could take my monfrotto and ask if I could attach it and do some widefield but that may be rude.

I would hate to waste this opportunity. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Mark
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