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Astrophotography 101 – Useful Accessories

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Thanks for watching this episode of Astrophotography 101. If you’ve ever wondered how to produce captivating astro-self-portraits, light paint foreground elements for a unique flare, or achieve technical perfection by mastering precise focus and cutting through light pollution, this video will explain the necessary products to truly take your astrophotography to the next level. In most genres of photography, the photographer creates the image, not the gear, but astrophotography is one exception. Below are (non-affiliate) links to purchase some of my favorite accessories:

Bahtinov Mask: https://goo.gl/j7QYmn
Light Pollution Filter: https://goo.gl/2NqGoP
Wireless Intervalometer: https://goo.gl/fAfmrA
Good Flashlight: https://goo.gl/JjiewN
Pixel Stick: https://goo.gl/TUpqoh
Light Sphere: https://goo.gl/BV1SMz
Star Tracker: Vixen Polarie: https://goo.gl/38jzie , iOptron SkyTracker: https://goo.gl/Dbrg8q , Star Adventurer (another good option): https://goo.gl/DoK1W3

Let me know what you thought of this latest animation. Currently under production are a number of camera basics videos (“20 Photography Terms Every Beginner Must Know” & “How to Improve Your Image Quality with Expose to the Right (ETTR)”) and an advanced star trail tutorial.
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Animation: Vincent Ledvina
Vector Design: Vincent Ledvina & freepik.com illustrations
Voiceover: contracted from “Aarons_voice”
Sound Effects: Created by myself and sourced online
Music: Rebirth – Mattia Cupelli
Images: Sourced from pixabay
Timelapse: Used with permission from the European Southern Observatory
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