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Double_Grapefruit_55 t1_ja387xu wrote

What type of telescope do you need to see this? I am curious how powerful it needs to be.

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Zanhard t1_ja3kwny wrote

Nothing crazy actually, however it is much easier to capture if using a tracking mount which follows the movement of the night sky, allowing for longer exposures.

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Double_Grapefruit_55 t1_ja3mykj wrote

I have a telescope , but it isn't too strong. I can see stars and see the moon close up, but that is the extent of it.

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Zanhard t1_ja3snxj wrote

There's generally a difference between telescopes used for visual use and astrophotography.

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J3RRYLIKESCHEESE OP t1_ja5mo7h wrote

I used a 10" goto Dobsonian for this image, but I'm sure you can get similar results with an 8. A goto or tracking setup will make your life easier but it isn't necessary especially if you have a larger camera sensor

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Double_Grapefruit_55 t1_ja6liax wrote

I have a Celestron 70az. I don't know anything about telescopes. So I am not sure how strong this is.

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J3RRYLIKESCHEESE OP t1_ja7a0na wrote

This is enough to see the moon, planets, and some of the brighter dso's, but not enough for photos like this sharp. The aperture is 70mm, which is just under 3 inches, compared to 10 inches which is 254mm. The light-gathering power is incomparable

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