Astrophotgraphy Question Time

Experts @AstroBackyard @AstroStace Simon Tang and Dave Woods answer your astro questions LIVE from the astrobiscuit discord server.

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00:00 Introductions
3:00 - What other motivations are there other than simply imaging the night sky?
7:40 How do you measure RA backlash on your tuned mount?
11:15 Without cutting the OTA tube how can you push the mirror forward to achieve focus with a DSLR?
17:35 How important is having a buddy with you whilst outside doing your AP?
23:40 At what point do you think you'd like to transition from AP to scientific endeavour?
30:30 Why is astro gear seemingly so expensive?
39:35 How to use flat frames effectively?
45:30 Should you be taking flats, darks, darks and or bias on a CMOS camera?
53:50 Do you have any tips for starting out as an new astro Youtuber?
101:45 What is the target that alludes you that you would really love to capture?
105:40 What is easiest and non destructive way in which you can modify your mount to improve guiding? And what not to do!!
114.06 Wrap up.

You can watch the extra hour of questions that happened after astrobiscuit called it a night here: https://youtu.be/HJLvUcKjPJ0

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