![]() ![]() The price tags of these setups may seem steep for the casual enthusiast, but the staggering images they capture are worth the down payment. The best cosmic images are usually assembled from scores of different exposures. Many skills are necessary, but one of the most crucial is mastery of Photoshop. And while gear counts, some have very modest rigs. Some are so good they’re given access to the biggest telescopes available, including the Spitzer Space Telescopes. But don’t call them amateurs – these terrestrial space explorers have some of the most sophisticated rigs outside the pros, and they know how to use them. Here you’ll meet some of the best DIY astrophotographers in this growing subculture. Price drops for semi-pro astronomy gear have put some impressive equipment in the hands of astrophotographer hobbyists.
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