Can you take photos through a telescope?
The most inexpensive method of taking photographs through a telescope is called afocal. This means that you focus the telescope on the object you want to photograph and then point your camera into the eyepiece to take the photo. For larger cameras, you may need to use a tripod.
How do you photograph Saturn with a telescope?
Photograph Saturn Saturn is dimmer than Jupiter so exposures typically need to be longer, resulting in reduced frame rates. An 8-inch or larger scope is recommended for detail, aim for f/15-f/25. Keep an eye the planet’s position and on the seeing, then take advantage when the atmosphere appears stable!
What telescope do I need to take pictures of the planets?
A telescope with a long focal length (1000mm+) is required for a detailed photo of the planets. The photo below features my best planetary images of Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars using this method.
What size eyepieces do you need for astrophotography?
Most telescopes either have a 1.25 or 2-inch eyepieces. You need to make sure that the adapter you get will fit the telescope. Thankfully some companies manufacture camera attachments for astrophotography. But you can also buy third-party options.
Can you take pictures of planets with your phone camera?
Smartphone camera (iPhone) Yes you can photograph planets using your iPhone. For this to work, you’ll want to use the eyepiece projection method with a telescope. Simply place the camera lens of your phone perpendicular to the center of the telescope eyepiece to capture the action.
What is the focal length of the telescope in the photo?
Steve created this photo by shooting through the eyepiece with the variable projection camera adapter attached. The focal length of the telescope is 1900mm but the adapter adds some magnification so it is a little longer than that (hard to know exactly how much as it is variable).