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Connecting a Nikon D5000 to a Telescope

I’ve recently posted photos (also re-posted below) that I’ve taken of the moon with my Nikon D5000 connected to my telescope.  Here are the components that I used.

  • Total Cost: $41.65

Edit: For this to work, you will have to use manual mode (“M”).

Lunar Photography Attempt #1:
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Lunar Photography Attempt #2 (Supermoon):
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Posted by Chad Dotson in Photography, Technology, 4 comments