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![So if you’re not aware, I post stuff on Twitter. The only things I post on Twitter are astrophotos, or comments related to shots I’ve taken. This keeps me out […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Markarians-Chain-115x115.jpg "Starting to get this @SocialMedia thing down…")
Starting to get this @SocialMedia thing down…
Posted on 9 February, 2018 | No CommentsSo if you’re not aware, I post stuff on Twitter. The only things I post on Twitter are astrophotos, or comments related to shots I’ve taken. This keeps me out […] -
![SNR, or Signal to Noise Ratio is a concept which comes up regularly in astrophotography (as well as in life, more on that in a bit…). The idea is, you […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/M42-Canon-100-400mm-Stack-115x115.jpg "SNR improvement")
SNR improvement
Posted on 1 January, 2018 | No CommentsSNR, or Signal to Noise Ratio is a concept which comes up regularly in astrophotography (as well as in life, more on that in a bit…). The idea is, you […] -
![So I missed the 50k shot because I totally pulled a space-cadet this morning on the way in. I knew I was going to trip the meter on the way […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/20171108_071826-115x115.jpg "Mileage recap, redux.")
Mileage recap, redux.
Posted on 8 November, 2017 | No CommentsSo I missed the 50k shot because I totally pulled a space-cadet this morning on the way in. I knew I was going to trip the meter on the way […] -
![Not really a philosophical post, but then again it is. I’ve written before about getting down into a scene to get better pictures (see post here). Something else to consider […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/IMG_9707-1-115x115.jpg "Changing perspective, again.")
Changing perspective, again.
Posted on 26 August, 2017 | No CommentsNot really a philosophical post, but then again it is. I’ve written before about getting down into a scene to get better pictures (see post here). Something else to consider […] -
![On our list of ‘things to do’ while stationed in the DC area was making it out to Luray Caverns. Since we needed to do a shakedown run with the […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/IMG_7782-Edit-1-115x115.jpg "Dark Skies")
Dark Skies
Posted on 26 June, 2017 | No CommentsOn our list of ‘things to do’ while stationed in the DC area was making it out to Luray Caverns. Since we needed to do a shakedown run with the […] -
![So there’s this thing with astronomy geeks… whenever one acquires new gear, it angers the weather gods, and cloudy nights follow. Even though I’ve managed to part out the CPC […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/M51-PS-stack-Edit-1-115x115.jpg "Waiting on a break in the weather.")
Waiting on a break in the weather.
Posted on 22 June, 2017 | No CommentsSo there’s this thing with astronomy geeks… whenever one acquires new gear, it angers the weather gods, and cloudy nights follow. Even though I’ve managed to part out the CPC […] -
![Both of the astronomy forums I’m on have photo upload and storage systems so people don’t have to host their shots online, they can just dump them on the forum […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Autosave043-1-115x115.jpg "At some point, I’ll figure out the cross-posting thing…")
At some point, I’ll figure out the cross-posting thing…
Posted on 19 May, 2017 | No CommentsBoth of the astronomy forums I’m on have photo upload and storage systems so people don’t have to host their shots online, they can just dump them on the forum […] -
![A tag, usually left at the bottom of an internet forum post, sometimes abbreviated ETA. Usually done to expand on one’s point after some time has passed since posting, but […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Rosette-Detail2-edit-2a.tif-1-115x115.jpg "Edited to add…")
Edited to add…
Posted on 10 May, 2017 | No CommentsA tag, usually left at the bottom of an internet forum post, sometimes abbreviated ETA. Usually done to expand on one’s point after some time has passed since posting, but […] -
![Assuming one is trying to improve, getting more reps gives more opportunity to critique, adjust, and re-try. The trick is being able to properly observe the reps, and evaluate how […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_8047-115x115.jpg "Repetitions.")
Repetitions.
Posted on 22 April, 2017 | No CommentsAssuming one is trying to improve, getting more reps gives more opportunity to critique, adjust, and re-try. The trick is being able to properly observe the reps, and evaluate how […] -
![Having ‘the eye’ or ‘an eye’ as it regards photography is something that can be developed over time. Or at least I’d posit that it can. However, being predisposed to […]](https://www.galaxieman.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_7407-1-115x115.jpg "The photographer’s eye.")
The photographer’s eye.
Posted on 14 April, 2017 | No CommentsHaving ‘the eye’ or ‘an eye’ as it regards photography is something that can be developed over time. Or at least I’d posit that it can. However, being predisposed to […]
