Showerthought: I chose a star tracker over a fast lens for the Milky Way and my shots got worse

Henry Rivera · 2026-09-29T04:45:03.64759+00:00

Snagged a used Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer on Facebook for $180 instead of putting that cash toward a 20mm f/1.4, thinking longer subs at f/4 would beat shorter ones wide open. Three trips out to Joshua Tree later and my stars are trailing every single time, probably because I rushed the polar alignment in the cold. Anyone got a good trick for nailing alignment without a laptop out in the field?

Topic Shares

Loading…

Showerthought: I chose a star tracker over a fast lens for the Milky Way and my shots got worse | Astronomy Photos - Topic Shares